Reuters: Sports News

Nash shines for red-hot Suns in victory over 76ers

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:02:09 -0500

PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - Steve Nash scored 21 points and made 20 assists as the Phoenix Suns continued their fine start to the season with a 119-115 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers Monday.

Roethlisberger guides Steelers to victory in Denver

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:39:31 -0500

DENVER, Colorado (Reuters) - Ben Roethlisberger's three second-half touchdown passes and a stingy defense helped the Pittsburgh Steelers ease to a 28-10 victory over the Denver Broncos on Monday.

Chiefs release controversial back Larry Johnson

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:57:52 -0500

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Kansas City Chiefs released controversial running back Larry Johnson on Monday, the day he had been scheduled to return from suspension for "conduct detrimental to the club."

Woods bemused by warm Australian reception

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:25 -0500

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Thousands of fans and a media circus worthy of a head of state greeted Tiger Woods at Melbourne's Kingston Heath golf club on Tuesday, as the world number one made his first visit to Australia in 11 years.

Toews back in line to help Blackhawks usurp Kings

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:31:14 -0500

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Captain Jonathan Toews scored on his return to the lineup as the Chicago Blackhawks romped to a 4-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Monday.

Brett welcomed to the Hull of Fame

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:31:01 -0500

TORONTO (Reuters) - Brett Hull joined his father "the Golden Jet" Bobby Hull in the Hockey Hall of Fame on Monday, offering heartfelt thanks and stinging criticism as he prepared to take his place among the sport's greats.

Red Sox exercise Martinez option, decline Varitek

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:46:09 -0500

BOSTON (Reuters) - The Boston Red Sox have exercised their 2010 contract option on catcher Victor Martinez and declined options on shortstop Alex Gonzalez and catcher Jason Varitek, the team said on Monday.

Bolt, Bekele vie for top male athlete award

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:47:41 -0500

LONDON (Reuters) - World and Olympic champions Usain Bolt and Kenenisa Bekele were among five contenders shortlisted for the male Athlete of the Year award on Monday.

Coaching stability for troubled Dodgers

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:21:00 -0500

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - While control of the Los Angeles Dodgers continues to be contested in a highly public divorce battle, the team gained much needed stability Monday when the entire coaching staff was retained for next season.

Wizards guard James out for five weeks with broken finger

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:03:33 -0500

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The injury-depleted Washington Wizards will be without Mike James for the next four to five weeks after the veteran reserve guard broke a finger on his left hand, the team said on Monday.