No labor progress made, NBA start put in doubt
The long looks on players’ faces and the anger in Deputy Commissioner Adam Silver’s voice made it obvious: There was no progress Tuesday in talks […]
Month: September 2011
Bowden reveals he had prostate cancer in 2007
Former Florida State coach Bobby Bowden was secretly treated for prostate cancer before the 2007 season and has been in remission for four-plus years.
Manny released from jail; can’t contact wife
Former baseball star Manny Ramirez has been released from jail after deputies say he struck his wife during an argument.
Carter rested by All Blacks
New Zealand fly-half Dan Carter has pulled out of Friday’s encounter against Japan with a back injury.
Triple boost for Ireland
Ireland have recalled fit-again Sean O’Brien, Rob Kearney and Cian Healy for the key RWC pool clash with Australia at Eden Park.
Jackson makes Cobblers switch
Northampton have drafted in Bristol City striker Marlon Jackson on a two-month loan deal.
Bank of America will cut 30,000 jobs
Bank of America is slashing 30,000 jobs as part of an effort to reverse a crisis of confidence among investors. It's the largest single job […]
Kenya pipeline explosion leaves 75 dead
A leaking gasoline pipeline in Kenya’s capital exploded on Monday, turning part of a slum into an inferno in which at least 75 people were […]
US Open final: Brilliant Djokovic shatters Nadal
Novak Djokovic shrugged off a back scare to defeat defending champion Rafael Nadal 6-4, 6-2, 6-7 (3/7), 6-1 to clinch the US Open on Monday, […]
ICC Awards: MS Dhoni wins Spirit of Cricket award
Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has won the Spirit of the Cricket Award at the ICC Annual Awards 2011 for calling back Ian Bell in […]