Reuters: Sports News

Americans Gatlin and Jeter win sprints in Daegu

Wed, 16 May 2012 11:40:42 -0400

DAEGU, South Korea (Reuters) - American sprinter Justin Gatlin continued his recent resurgence ahead of the London Olympics with victory in the men's 100 meters at the IAAF World Challenge meeting on Wednesday.

Heat look vulnerable, Spurs still sharp

Wed, 16 May 2012 02:01:16 -0400

MIAMI (Reuters) - Without Chris Bosh, championship favorites Miami suddenly looked vulnerable as they suffered an upset defeat to the Indiana Pacers, while the West's top seeds San Antonio look to have hit peak form with a victory over the Los Angeles Clippers in their second-round opener on Tuesday.

Orioles spoil Sabathia's record in win over Yankees

Wed, 16 May 2012 02:18:33 -0400

(Reuters) - Baltimore handed CC Sabathia his first loss of the season with a 5-2 home victory over the New York Yankees on Tuesday that kept the Orioles tied for the American League East lead.

Nats pitcher Strasburg brings the heat, regrets it

Wed, 16 May 2012 02:14:32 -0400

(Reuters) - Washington pitcher Stephen Strasburg may read warning labels a little closer in future after some 'Hot Stuff' heat rub ointment got on "the wrong place" and made Tuesday's outing on the mound an uncomfortable one.

Unstoppable Kings bash Coyotes for 2-0 lead

Wed, 16 May 2012 02:53:35 -0400

(Reuters) - The Los Angeles Kings dominated Phoenix Coyotes 4-0 on Tuesday to continue their playoff transformation and storm to a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference finals.

Aching Federer makes up for lost time

Wed, 16 May 2012 13:07:55 -0400

ROME (Reuters) - An aching Roger Federer made up for lost time on Wednesday as he saw off Carlos Berlocq of Argentina 6-3 6-4 to reach the third round of the Rome Masters.

New York to host 2013 MLB All-Star Game

Wed, 16 May 2012 13:19:33 -0400

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The 2013 All-Star Game will be played at New York's Citi Field, marking the second time in five years the city will enjoy the economic boost the event provides, Major League Baseball (MLB) said on Wednesday.

Defense to cross-examine star witness in Clemens' trial

Wed, 16 May 2012 08:53:47 -0400

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A former trainer who says he gave ex-Major League Baseball star Roger Clemens performance-enhancing drugs is expected to face a rough cross-examination by defense lawyers on Wednesday in the pitcher's perjury trial.

Beckham to help bring Olympic flame to Britain

Wed, 16 May 2012 12:49:27 -0400

ATHENS (Reuters) - David Beckham will help bring the Olympic flame back to Britain on a golden plane on Friday after he takes part in a formal handover ceremony in Athens, London 2012 organizers said.

Ireland's Taylor books London boxing berth

Wed, 16 May 2012 05:34:08 -0400

QINHUANGDAO, China (Reuters) - Ireland's boxing queen Katie Taylor booked her place at the London Olympics without throwing a punch at the women's world championships on Wednesday.