Provides the latest RSS feeds for Breaking Sports News. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page Herald Globe.com http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/cat/c4cdc9be967f45f9/ en-us Fri, 24 May 2013 13:08:06 -0400 Fri, 24 May 2013 13:08:06 -0400 30 India's women's football team will aim to finish the AFC Cup qualifiers on a "good note" when they take on Palestine in their final match here Saturday. India have lost their previous two matches against Myanmar and Chinese Taipei, respectively, but have in no way embarrassed themselves. In the last match India fought bravely only to be thwarted in the final minutes of the game, losing 1-2 ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214739512/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 11:00:02 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214739512/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Spanish football club Real Madrid has exercised its option of signing Sao Paulo loanee Casemiro on a permanent deal. The 21-year-old joined the Spanish giants on loan in January and made his Liga debut in a 3-1 victory over Real Betis at the Santiago Bernabeu April 19, reports Xinhua. A series of impressive performances for Real Madrid Castilla in Spain's second tier convinced club president ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214735963/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 06:40:01 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214735963/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has said that it would soon introduce new rules to bring Pakistan umpires under its 'domain' so that they can keep a check on their behaviour. The PCB made this statement in the wake of the International Cricket Council's (ICC) decision to withdraw Pakistani umpire Asad Rauf from the ICC Champions Trophy following his questioning in connection with the ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214735620/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 06:30:05 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214735620/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Socialite Khloe Kardashian says she wants a son when she and basketball player-husband Lamar Odom finally start a family. "They always say you don't care, and I really don't know if I do care...But I think it would be fun to have a boy because Lamar is a basketball player," contactmusic.com quoted Kardashian as saying. "(I want) to take him to the games and dress him and up and be like 'oh, ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214735615/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 06:30:04 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214735615/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday said that a special investigation team (SIT) should be formulated to probe the spot-fixing accusations, currently gripping the money-spinning cricket league. "A special investigation team should be formed, infact it should have been formed by now, it should have been formed on the day this scam emerged," said BJP spokesperson, Vijay Sonkar Shastri. "We ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214735200/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 06:00:03 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214735200/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Manchester City chief executive Ferran Sorriano has said the club expects new manager Manuel Pelligrini to help the team win a trophy each year, including the Union of European Football Association (UEFA) Cup, following the sacking of previous coach Roberto Mancini. The embarrassing defeat at the hands of Wigan Athletic in the FA Cup final and poor management skills, saw Mancini lose his job. ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214735198/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 06:00:02 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214735198/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Sports Minister Jitendra Singh said Friday that states need to take adequate steps to combat illegal practices in sports after the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) was marred by spot-fixing. Singh said that the central government was ready to extend full support to the states with regards to combating illegal practices in sports. "The states have an important role to play in wake of the ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214735197/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 06:00:02 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214735197/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Striker Nils Petersen will remain in Werder Bremen and not return to Bayern Munich after signing a four-year deal with the football club. Petersen, who spent the last season on loan to Werder, scored 11 goals in the German Bundesliga, reports Xinhua. Werder barely escaped relegation and is rebuilding after parting company with long-term coach Thomas Schaaf. The club are looking to sign Robin ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214733128/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 05:20:01 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214733128/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has announced new anti-doping initiatives including the launch of a research study retrospectively measuring the steroid profiles of nearly 900 players who have participated in UEFA competitions since 2008. According to UEFA general secretary Gianni Infantino, the organisation wants to identify the potential relevance of steroid use across ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214733107/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 04:40:01 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214733107/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Lokomotiv Moscow forward Felipe Caicedo has said that he tries to block out racist chants at Russian football stadiums. "I try not to notice these things, not to react in any way," the 24-year-old Ecuadorian told R-Sport Thursday. "It's not easy because you are agitated during the game and the smallest thing can throw you off the balance, but I try so it doesn't bug me." Caicedo is completing ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214732977/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 04:30:01 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214732977/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) is set to impose a minimum ban of 10 matches for players and officials found guilty of racist offences in European club matches or internationals under tougher disciplinary regulations approved by their executive committee. The committee is set to propose that all their 53 national associations adopt the same sanction, although the English FA ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214732689/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 04:20:02 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214732689/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 The Indian women's football team's dream of qualifying for the AFC Cup fell by the wayside as they went down fighting 1-2 to Chinese Taipei, who notched their second consecutive win, in a group D encounter at the Faisal Al Huseni Stadium here. Yu Hsiu Chin and Lai Li Chin scored either side of a fine set-piece equaliser from Sasmita Malik in the 53rd minute to secure the win for Taipei Thursday. ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214732687/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 04:20:02 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214732687/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Union Sports Minister Jitendra Singh has congratulated Arunima Sinha for becoming the first amputee to scale Mount Everest. In a statement, Singh said: "Congratulations for having scaled the Mount Everest. This incredible achievement shows your sheer grit and indomitable courage against heavy odds." "Your efforts and achievements show that a physical handicap is not a deterrent to achieve ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214731640/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 02:30:02 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214731640/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Former England captain Andrew Flintoff is set to make a comeback to cricket with two Twenty20 matches involving yesteryear English and Australian cricket stars, with the back-to-back Ashes series underway. Flintoff, who has been victorious in his one-bout boxing career, which he adopted following his retirement from cricket, will be back on more familiar territory and will join former Test ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214731638/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 02:30:01 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214731638/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Veteran Australian sports commentator David Morrow will not be sacked by ABC Radio for his racist remarks, but will be banned from working during this season's marquee rugby league events so that he can complete training and cultural awareness programs. Morrow, Rugby League caller and the voice of National Rugby League (NRL) for ABC Radio, was suspended by the national broadcaster management ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214731631/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 02:10:01 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214731631/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 A parcel containing two kg of hashish reportedly sent from India has been seized in Germany. The substance was found hidden inside beach tennis rackets mailed to an address in Italy, police said. Police sniffer dogs detected the haul of so-called "black bombay" hashish, estimated at 20,000 euros, during a routine check at Germany's Frankfurt airport. The parcel arrived onboard a flight from New ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214729492/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Thu, 23 May 2013 22:20:01 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214729492/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Russia is expected to spend no more than $8 billion to fund the 2018 football World Cup, a steep fall from the previously estimated $16.6 billion, Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov said. "All parameters that could have been cut have been cut. The last figure that (Sports Minister Vitaly) Mutko ... came to me with was 250 billion rubles ($7.94 billion)," Xinhua quoted Shuvalov as saying. The ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214733865/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 05:30:02 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214733865/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 UEFA EURO 2012 was a positive advert for football, UEFA President Michel Platini and the UEFA Executive Committee said in their report to the XXXVII Ordinary UEFA ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214740075/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 11:56:51 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214740075/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Cycling's first major race since the end of the Lance Armstrong case was rattled by another high-profile positive doping test Friday.Former Giro d'Italia winner Danilo Di Luca tested positive for EPO in a surprise check at his home before this year's race, organizers said.If confirmed in a backup "B" sample, Di Luca risks a lifetime ban since this is his third offence. ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214741838/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 11:55:16 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214741838/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Yes, tennis fans, Roger Federer is finally on Twitter.The owner of a record 17 Grand Slam titles says Friday he waited to join the social media site until after seeing how other athletes used it.Speaking at the French Open, which begins Sunday, Federer says: "At the end of the day, it's got to be something I needed to feel comfortable with."He accrued more than 150,000 followers ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214741385/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 11:54:52 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214741385/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Ajay Shah shot to the lead in the third day of the KCB Advantage Banking golf tour at the magnificent Muthaiga Golf club with a superb 4 under par 67 to claim a standing in the prize money ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214741839/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 11:53:59 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214741839/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 VIRGINIA WATER, England - Two-time defending champion Luke Donald and Ryder Cup teammate Ian Poulter missed the cut Friday at the BMW PGA Championship. Donald (72) was 6 over overall after two rounds in the cold and rain at Wentworth. Donald's round of 78 Thursday was Donald's worst at Wentworth by four shots. Poulter (76) is planning to make the most of his free weekend, going to ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214741842/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 11:53:46 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214741842/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 After intense lobbying by conservationists, hunters and sportsmen’s groups, Gov. Mark Dayton on Thursday used his line-item veto to cut off an attempt by legislators to override the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council and fund a slate of habitat projects in metro ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214741841/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 11:53:45 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214741841/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Startribune.com digital sports editor Howard Sinker used to cover the Twins and now shares season tickets with friends in Section 219 of Target Field. He blogs about baseball from the perspective of a long-time fan who loves the game, doesn't always believe the hype and likes hearing what others think. Howard sometimes talks about sports with Cathy Wurzer on MPR's Morning ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214741840/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 11:53:43 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214741840/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 FILE - In this May 12, 2013, file photo AC Milan players Mario Balotelli, left, Kevin Prince Boateng (10) stand on the pitch during a stoppage in play in a Serie A soccer match between AC Milan and AS Roma, at Milan's San Siro Stadium. The game was stopped for almost two minutes because of racial abuse by Roma fans towards Balotelli and Boateng. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni, ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214741843/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 11:53:08 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214741843/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Rain meant there was no play on the first day of the second and final cricket Test between England and New Zealand at Headingley on Friday.Heavy overnight and early morning rain meant the square was still fully covered when the captains should have been tossing the coin at 10.30am.And after several showers, the umpires abandoned play for the day shortly before 4pm.England lead the series 1-0 ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214740667/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 11:52:28 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214740667/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Quote ) Friday reported a marginal decline in first-quarter profit, citing a colder weather, which impacted its performance. Earnings per share, as well as revenues increased from last year, while missed analysts' consensus estimates. Looking ahead, the firm said it is well-positioned for the summer, and back-to-school sales periods. Hibbett also said it is confident in maintaining its ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214741844/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 11:52:22 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214741844/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Springbok Sevens captain Frankie Horne will miss the IRB Rugby World Cup Sevens in Moscow next month because of injury. The most experienced Springboks Sevens player ever injured a shoulder during the last round of the Sevens World Series in London and will undergo an operation to fix the damage next week.He has a fractured bone in his shoulder and also suffered ligament damage.Horne made ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214740041/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 11:51:23 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214740041/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Now that the college basketball season is over, the WNBA draft has finished, the NBA draft is drawing near, as is the end of the NBA season, SportsWorld (@Professor Earl Smith) is exploding with discussions about sexuality and homosexuality in ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214741837/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 11:50:53 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214741837/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, commending UEFA for introducing stricter sanctions for racist behavior, stressed that it was 2013 and prevalence of racism and discrimination ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214741801/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 11:49:29 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214741801/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Poised to become the first man to win eight French Opens, Nadal makes his long-awaited return to Grand Slam tennis. The Spaniard, who goes into Roland Garros having already surpassed Bjorn Borg's mark of six titles in 2012, and having lost just once in 53 matches on the Paris red dirt, was keen to play down fevered talk that the 2013 trophy was his for the taking. "The Grand Slams are ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214741852/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 11:48:45 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214741852/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Cricket News: Kolkata: IPL Cricket 2013: Tomorrow`s match will determine the Chennai Super Kings` opponents in the Sunday summit clash at the same venue. Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians present interesting facts and ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214740799/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 11:47:42 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214740799/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 The Reds are set for a summer of speculation surrounding their star forward, scorer of 30 goals this season, as they face another campaign without Champions ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214741853/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 11:45:41 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214741853/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 The Italian hit out at the "arrogance" and "ignorance" of some of his players after handing out seven fines in a matter of days, with two players contacting the Professional Footballers' Association for advice amid talk of a revolt over his methods, but club sources have dismissed claims of a dressing room rebellion.And N'Diaye is adamant that neither he nor his ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214741855/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 11:45:38 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214741855/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Tottenham Hotspur player has been charged with breaches of Rule E8 (b) in relation to a number of betting offences."The player has until 3 June to respond to the charges."A separate statement from the FA said: "Townsend will receive the full support of the FA and Tottenham Hotspur FC in seeking rehabilitation whilst responding to the allegations."The FA also ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214741854/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 11:45:38 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214741854/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Saeed Ajmal to the boundary to level the scores.Asked if he thought Ireland could win Sunday's decider and claim a first series win over a full-member nation, he said: "Yeah definitely, there's no reason to ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214741856/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 11:45:36 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214741856/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Barclays Premier League . Osman has been at the club since he was an apprentice, making 284 league appearances.Osman's previous deal was set to expire at the end of next season and he was delighted to extend his stay at Goodison Park, and he told evertontv: "I am delighted to have put my signature on another contract and secured another year at the club."He added: "I have been ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214741857/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 11:45:35 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214741857/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 United have refinanced 177.78million of outstanding sterling bonds, on which they are currently paying a rate of 8.75 per cent.In addition they have refinanced approximately 17million of dollar bonds on which they are currently paying 8.375 per cent.Through the new loan ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214741858/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 11:45:33 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214741858/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 After evening showers in Kolkata delayed the start of the virtual semi-final by an hour, Rajasthan Royals decided to bat against Mumbai Indians. Royals didn't make any change to the XI that beat Sunrisers Hyderabad in the eliminator. Mumbai, who would have batted too despite possibility of more rain, were still without Sachin Tendulkar. They did make one change, though. Munaf Patel, who ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214741859/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 11:43:02 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214741859/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 LATEST CRICKET ODDS Open an account with Sky Bet for the latest odds and live in play cricket betting!New Customers: £10 Completely Free ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214741861/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 11:42:15 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214741861/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 The Rajasthan Royals won the toss and chose to bat first against the Mumbai Indians in Kolkata, with the winners going through to the IPL final to face the Chennai Super Kings for the title.The Royals beat the Sunrisers in the Eliminator to reach this stage, while this is Mumbai's second crack at the final after losing the first Qualifier against Chennai.Mumbai were without talisman Sachin ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214741860/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 11:42:15 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214741860/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 South Africa's captain Graeme Smith and coach Gary Kirsten hold the ICC mace on a lap of honour after South Africa defeated England in the third cricket test match at Lord's in London August 20, 2012. REUTERS/Philip ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214741862/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 11:37:56 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214741862/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 LEEDS, England (Reuters) - Play was abandoned without a ball being bowled on the opening day of the second and final test between England and New Zealand at Headingley due to persistent ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214741863/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 11:37:49 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214741863/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 LONDON (Reuters) - World rowing federation (FISA) boss Denis Oswald became the fifth candidate for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) presidency on Friday, with the Swiss sports administrator citing his long experience as an ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214741864/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 11:37:47 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214741864/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 The spot-fixing probe in India has spread to the son-in-law of the president of the Board of Control for Cricket, who is part of the Chennai IPL ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214741865/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 11:37:43 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214741865/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Rain meant there was no play before lunch on the first day of the second and final Test between England and New Zealand at Headingley on Friday.Heavy overnight and early morning rain meant the square was still fully covered when the captains should have been tossing up at 10.30am (0930GMT).With rain still falling, the umpires decided to take lunch half an hour early at 12.30pm (1130GMT).England ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214741866/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 11:37:22 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214741866/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Mike Trout’s homer was measured at over 450 feet. (AP) Did we mention that Mike Trout is heating up? Earlier this week, the 21-year-old Angels ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214741867/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 11:35:44 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214741867/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Sydney's Adam Goodes was visibly distressed after an apparent racial taunt from a fan marred his side's 47-point victory over Collingwood in the AFL round-nine clash at the MCG on Friday night. Sydney won 15.12 (102) to 8.7 (55) with Goodes in tremendous form in the opening match of the AFL's Indigenous Round, kicking three goals and gathering 30 possessions. However the dual ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214740708/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 11:30:35 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214740708/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 North Queensland coach Neil Henry was left "bitter and twisted" after a series of overturned video referee decisions cruelled his side in the Wests Tigers' last-gasp 22-20 NRL win on Friday night. The Tigers snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 78th minute David Nofoaluma try in horrendous wet weather at Leichhardt Oval. It was a brave victory for an injury-hit Tigers outfit ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214740707/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 11:30:34 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214740707/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 © Copyright by the Boston Herald and Herald Media.No portion of BostonHerald.com or its content may be reproduced without the owner's written ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214741042/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 11:25:24 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214741042/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Manchester United are to part company with coaches Mike Phelan and Eric Steele.The decision has been made as part of a shake-up instigated by David Moyes following his arrival from Everton as Sir Alex Ferguson's successor.A former United player, Phelan came back to Old Trafford as a youth team coach in 1999, and was promoted to Sir Alex Ferguson's backroom team two years later, ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214740373/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 11:24:23 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214740373/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 NICE, France ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214741851/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 11:21:35 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214741851/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 LONDON ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214741850/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 11:20:50 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214741850/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Coach Phil Housley takes charge of practice during the morning skate prior to the USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game at the First Niagara Center on September 29, 2012 in Buffalo, N.Y. (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) Forty-eight of the top 50 underclass high school boys basketball players in the country will compete in a 40-team Nike series tournament beginning Friday at the High Performance ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214741869/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 11:19:25 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214741869/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 LISBON ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214741262/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 11:18:18 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214741262/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 MANCHESTER, England ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214741849/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 10:56:49 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214741849/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 For some teams, a little chaos is in their DNA. The Boston Bruins, for instance, do not seem comfortable unless their playoff series go to seven games. It is even better if they are down a few goals in the third period, so failing to sweep the Rangers Thursday night in Game 4 came as a surprise to almost no one. The series may have only just ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214741038/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 10:48:14 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214741038/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 When Jonathan Toews watches the tape of Chicago’s 2-0 Game 4 loss in Detroit, he should pay close attention to the play of his nemesis Henrik Zetterberg and of Zetterberg’s Red Wings teammate, Pavel Datsyuk. He’ll see the two stars were subjected to a series of hooks, jabs, slashes and all manner of uncalled cheap shots, just as Toews was. He might also notice that, despite ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214739833/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 10:42:27 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214739833/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 EDMONTON - The Edmonton Senior Amateur Baseball League opened the new Renfrew Baseball Park in Rossdale to a capacity crowd of more than 3,000 who watched the Royals play the South Side.The previous baseball season featured attendance of about 120,000, an exceptionally high mark considering Edmonton's population, the short season and the fact the country was in the depths of the Great ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214739834/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 10:41:27 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214739834/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 A cat getting a hairball is not usually a life-threatening situation, unless the cat in question is a 27-stone Serbian tiger, and this particular hairball is the size of a ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214739835/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 10:39:13 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214739835/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 LONDON ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214741848/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 10:20:49 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214741848/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 BERN, Switzerland ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214740568/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 10:06:48 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214740568/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 A SEVEN-minute exercise regimen devised by scientists has been shown to provide as many health benefits as doing a long run and a session of weight training. The workout requires no more than a wall, a chair and seven minutes of your time. However, the experts say that you must be in pain when performing it in order to benefit. The article, High-Intensity Circuit Training Using Body Weight: ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214739308/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 10:00:00 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214739308/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Dual Brownlow Medallist Adam Goodes kicked three goals in a brilliant all-round performance and clashed with a fan as Sydney claimed a 47-point AFL win over Collingwood on Friday night.The Swans won 15.12 (102) to 8.7 (55), thanks in large part by holding Collingwood to a combined tally of 1.3 in the second and third quarters.Indigenous superstar Goodes gathered 30 disposals in a dazzling display ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214738981/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 09:49:45 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214738981/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Unnamed Jet: Team through with Sanchez According to a teammate, it's time Gang Green moves on from Mark Sanchez. This from a Jets player, who asked not to be identified: "Everyone on the team likes Mark personally but there's a general feeling among some of the players that maybe it's time to give someone else a chance." The player went on to say that he estimates ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214738982/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 09:47:35 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214738982/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 View Photo President of English Football Association Prince William, left, holding a football presented to him, reacts as UEFA President Michel Platini presents him ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214738498/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 09:44:58 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214738498/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Results Monaco is seeded third and the highest-ranked player left in the field. But he needed nearly 2 hours to overcome his left-handed, 101th-ranked opponent, who was playing in his first semifinal match on the tour after going through qualifying. Pella saved two match points -- and wasted one set point -- before whipping a backhand into the net to end the grueling battle from the baseline. ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214738744/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 09:44:07 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214738744/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Britain's Luke Donald reacts after his daughter Ellie holed a putt on the 9th green during the annual Masters Par 3 Contest at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, April 10, ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214738985/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 09:41:29 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214738985/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 MUMBAI (Reuters) - The International Olympic Committee has set India a September 1 deadline for a new election to facilitate the country's return to the Olympic ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214738984/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 09:41:29 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214738984/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 FIFA is set to follow England's lead and bring in a mandatory five-match ban for players found guilty of racism plus points deductions for clubs where fans are serial offenders.The sanction is being proposed by FIFA's new task force on racism and if agreed by the world governing body's congress next week, all 209 countries will have to adopt the rule.The proposals have not been ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214738413/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 09:35:33 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214738413/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 VIRGINIA WATER, England ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214741847/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 09:11:55 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214741847/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 English touched down in the corner for tries in the ninth and 75th minutes as the Rebels, led by another immense display by their skipper and number eight Scott Higginbotham, edged a scrappy contest in front of their fans at AAMI ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214738142/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 08:54:56 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214738142/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 LONDON (Reuters) - A potential glimpse of England's rugby future will be on display at Twickenham on Sunday when a fledgling team, including three uncapped starters and another six on the bench, take on the ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214738143/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 08:54:54 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214738143/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 FRANKFURT/LONDON (Reuters) - German sportswear makers Adidas and Puma will renew their own decades-old rivalry when Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund meet in the Champions League Final at Wembley on ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214738144/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 08:54:49 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214738144/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Springbok Sevens captain Frankie Horne will miss the Rugby World Cup Sevens in Moscow, Russia, next month because of injury. Picture by: Wessel ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214737457/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 08:49:28 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214737457/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Cape Town – "I’m not proud, I was wrong. And the truth is hard to take, I felt sure we had enough. But our love went overboard. Lifeboat lies lost at sea, I’ve been trying to reach your shore. Waves of doubt keep drowning ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214738145/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 08:49:25 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214738145/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 New Delhi : With the spot-fixing probe widening and Mumbai Police likely to question Gurunat Meiyappan, the son-in-law of BCCI chief N Srinivasan, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has said that Mr Srinivasan should step down."N Srinivasan should immediately resign keeping morality in mind, until the investigation is complete," NCP leader DP Tripathi said today."Match fixing is ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214737806/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 08:48:16 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214737806/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 A 78th-minute David Nofoaluma try sealed a controversial 22-20 NRL win for the Wests Tigers over North Queensland on Friday night and ended a seven-game losing streak. In atrocious conditions at Leichhardt Oval, the Cowboys were below their best against a brave Tigers outfit but were desperately unlucky not to leave with the competition points. The home side showed far more fight than last ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214737762/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 08:48:01 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214737762/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Canterbury bounced back from their last-start thrashing to Newcastle with a solid 24-14 NRL win over Brisbane at ANZ Stadium on Friday night. The Bulldogs had begun to resemble the side that surged to last year's grand final with three successive wins before crashing 44-8 to the Knights last week. But they returned to the winners' circle with a grinding four-tries-to-three win over ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214737763/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 08:48:00 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214737763/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 The Melbourne Rebels put a serious dent in the Waratahs' surge to the Super Rugby finals with a 24-22 upset win on Friday night. The Rebels finally got a taste of victory against the Stormers last round following a series of close defeats and made it two from two at AAMI Park with their first-ever win over NSW. The loss could be a near fatal blow to the Waratahs' finals hopes given ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214737764/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 08:47:59 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214737764/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Maria Sharapova, shown after winning the 2012 French Open, is seeded second in this year's event behind world No. 1 Serena Williams. UPI/David ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214737793/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 08:34:07 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214737793/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 PARIS ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214740770/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 08:29:58 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214740770/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Steven Nzonzi signed a four-year contract with Stoke City after signing from Blackburn Rovers for 3.5m last summer. Photograph: Richard ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214737355/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 08:09:09 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214737355/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 All-rounder Kevin O'Brien is confident Ireland can claim a series win over Pakistan after Thursday's dramatic tie in the first ODI in Dublin.O'Brien swept the final ball from Saeed Ajmal to the boundary to level the scores and leave the hosts agonisingly short of a first ever win against a Test-playing nation in the Republic.Pakistan had appeared in full control when Mohammad ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214737346/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 08:05:05 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214737346/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 LONDON ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214739933/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 08:04:09 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214739933/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Former Queensland fast bowler Steve Magoffin says if the phone rings he'll be available to play for Australia in the upcoming Ashes series.The 33-year-old took remarkable figures of 12-31 playing for Sussex against Somerset this week."I am quite shocked to be honest but all the guys played well and it was pretty much the perfect performance," Magoffin told Britain's Daily ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214737347/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 08:00:11 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214737347/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Flyhalf Aaron Cruden and captain Craig Clarke both scored first half tries after charging down Crusaders kicks and the defending champions survived sustained periods of second period pressure from the seven-times winners to earn a crucial ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214737350/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 08:00:01 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214737350/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 LONDON (Reuters) - Jockey Eddie Ahern has lodged an appeal against his 10-year ban for corruption, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) said on ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214737351/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 07:59:56 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214737351/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Samantha Stosur faces Japanese veteran Kamiko Date-Krumm in the opening round of the French Open, with Maria Sharapova a possible quarter-final ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214737352/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 07:59:53 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214737352/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Riccardo De Luca/AP PARIS (AP) -- Seven-time champion Rafael Nadal could face top-seeded Novak Djokovic in the French Open semifinals a year after they met to decide the title. Friday's draw for the clay-court Grand Slam tournament placed Nadal and Djokovic on the same half of the field, while Roger Federer could face David Ferrer in the other semifinal. Federer, the ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214736945/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 07:57:57 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214736945/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 View Photo Reuters/Reuters - Novak Djokovic of Serbia (R) shakes hand with Rafael Nadal of Spain after the final match of the Monte Carlo Masters in Monaco April 21, 2013. REUTERS/Olivier ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214737100/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 07:55:11 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214737100/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 BANGOR, Maine - A former Maine college basketball star has been found guilty of a child pornography charge.Dana Wilson pleaded no contest Thursday in a Bangor courtroom. The plea means while not admitting guilt, he is not contesting the charges. The judge then found him guilty.Authorities say the 62-year-old Wilson, who works as a disc jockey, had videos of young girls engaged in sexual behavior ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214737192/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 07:47:51 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214737192/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 The track through the streets of Monaco is an anomaly and an anachronism in modern Formula One. It is the shortest, slowest circuit in the series, but because the Grand Prix is run through the narrow confines of the city, with cars racing only inches from the guardrails, it is also one of the biggest challenges for drivers and their cars. ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214741261/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 07:37:50 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214741261/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Manchester City players celebrate promotion after the 1999 Division Two play-off final against Gillingham at Wembley. Photograph: Alex Livesey/Getty ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214736548/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 07:14:12 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214736548/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Champions League final: live webchat with Barney Ronay Barney Ronay will be online from 12pm to answer your questions about Bayern Munich v Borussia ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214736276/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 07:13:55 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214736276/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 The 31-year-old asked to leave the club for personal reasons in January, but was persuaded to stay on Tyneside, with Pardew determined to retain the services of a man who signed a four-year contract extension in March last year.Argentinian club San Lorenzo, who employ Coloccini's father as a youth coach, are desperate to recruit the central defender, and president Matias Lammens has already ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214736570/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 07:07:12 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214736570/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Champions League has led to increased speculation that the 23-year-old could leave White Hart Lane, although the player himself has dropped hints over the last few days that he will stay.Desailly thinks Bale cannot fulfill his ambitions at the north London club, however, and believes the time is right for ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214736372/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 07:05:23 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214736372/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Barclays Premier League terms, Rodgers improved one place on Dalglish's final league position of eighth and cut the deficit to the top four from 17 to 12 points."I think Brendan has made remarkable progress," Werner told ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214736374/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 07:05:21 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214736374/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Parramatta legend Luke Burt says Eels captain Jarryd Hayne has emerged as capable of leading the NRL club to a new era of success. Burt, a member of the Eels coaching staff after retiring last year, said he had reservations when Hayne was first named as skipper by new Parramatta coach Ricky Stuart. But the Eels' most prolific try-scorer said Hayne has grown into the leadership role ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214736257/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 07:00:13 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214736257/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Rain delayed the start of play on day one of the second Test between England and New Zealand at Headingley in Leeds.The inclement weather had not relented by the scheduled toss at 10:30 local time (09:30 GMT), with umpires Steve Davis and Aleem Dar were yet to inspect conditions.England are likely to name an unchanged XI, while the visitors will field an all-seam attack in the wake of spinner ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214735876/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 06:19:14 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214735876/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Football Association (FA), joked about who he thought would win the eagerly anticipated final.Speaking at central London's Grosvenor House hotel he told delegates: "It is a great honour for us, the English FA, to host not just this prestigious congress, but of course - the real excitement - tomorrow's Champions League final. My money is on Bayern Munich and two-nil. To host these ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214735877/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 06:17:07 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214735877/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Defending Super Rugby champions the Chiefs took a firm grip of the New Zealand conference and kicked clear at the top of the overall standings with a brutal 28-19 win over the Crusaders on Friday night.In an arm wrestle between defensively strong sides, the Chiefs tackled themselves to a standstill before finishing the stronger of the two in Hamilton.Trailing 19-15 with half an hour remaining, ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214735880/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 06:14:43 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214735880/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 PONTE DI LEGNO, Italy (Reuters) - Heavy snow has forced Giro d'Italia organisers to call off Friday's mountainous stage 19 from Ponte di Legno to Val ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214735881/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 06:14:37 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214735881/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 A Nova Scotia high school has created a curriculum where every subject -- from physics to design technology to dance -- centres on hockey. Cole Harbour District High School, in Sidney Crosby's hometown, received special recognition from Hockey Canada this week for its special project, which encompasses all subjects in all grades. "In Canada, if you're going to pick a vehicle to ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214735457/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 06:11:52 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214735457/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 (51 mins ago) The chief executive of the Chennai Super Kings is likely to be questioned by police in Mumbai later Friday as part of investigations into spot-fixing in the Indian Premier League. Gurunath Meiyappan, who is married to the daughter of Board of Control for Cricket in India president Narainswamy Srinivasan, is reported to have been in touch with Bollywood actor Vindoo Randhawa who is ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214735517/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 06:08:19 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214735517/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 When Oriol Servia arrived at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and heard the slogan, he thought it was intended for him.Indy 500 or bust.For Servia and his team, Panther DRR, it's actually more fitting given that Sunday's race isn't just the biggest of the season for this team, it's an all-out battle for survival."My girlfriend has been (living) in Costa Rica the last five ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214734514/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 05:16:52 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214734514/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 It’s a Monday in May and Jared Allen is reciting from the Book of Herm. ¶ "You always have to ask, ‘Do you love football or do you love what football gives you?’ " ¶ The adage is borrowed from Herm Edwards, Allen’s head coach during his final two seasons in Kansas City. But this is the question the Vikings’ Pro Bowl defensive end is ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214734946/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 05:15:42 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214734946/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 DETROIT – Another night, another quiet clubhouse. Another night to try to shake off the latest tough loss. "It is frustrating," Twins lefthander Scott Diamond said, "but good teams have to come back and fight through these, and we are still showing some fight." The Twins battled for seven innings Thursday. They had a lead that seemed safe, with a usually capable ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214734945/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 05:15:40 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214734945/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 The Hoosiers are the conference’s showcase team this year, and they looked the part in defeating Minnesota 4-2 in a Big Ten tournament winners’ bracket game at Target ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214734951/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 05:15:39 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214734951/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Adrian Peterson ’s yardage goals. Back in January, when Peterson was cleaning out his Winter Park locker after the 2012 season finished, he made his early declaration to chase the 2,500-yard mark in 2013, hoping to smash the single-season NFL rushing ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214734952/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 05:15:38 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214734952/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Ra’Shede Hageman . The article noted that Hageman, a former tight end who will be a redshirt senior next year, played AAU basketball ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214734950/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 05:15:36 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214734950/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Mille Lacs: "Fishing’s been phenomenal," said Terry Thurmer of Terry’s Boat Harbor. Most walleyes are being taken in 5-16 feet of water on jigs and minnows. Shiners and rainbows are working better than fatheads, and in the last hour or so of the day, dragging Rapalas or other crankbaits in bays are producing walleyes. Some leeches are taking fish, but mostly it’s been ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214734949/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 05:15:35 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214734949/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 It’s probably best that the Vikings’ rumored interest in Brian Urlacher went unrequited. Urlacher retired a Bear, and without coming back five years later and signing one of those silly one-day contracts to pretend he had remained in love with his original organization all ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214734948/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 05:15:34 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214734948/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 The WNBA has a new logo and a newly enhanced TV deal with ESPN, with all the hype and marketing that goes with it. ¶ But here’s the funny thing. The league, which will begin its 17th season Friday even though the Lynx don’t open until June 1, never has needed the hype less. Take a look at the rosters - especially in the deep Western Conference - and the feeling is the action will ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214734947/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 05:15:33 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214734947/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 FORT WORTH, Texas - Ryan Palmer has a definite home-course advantage at the Colonial. Palmer and his longtime caddie James Edmondson are both full-fledged members of the club, and play there quite often. Edmondson is even the reigning Colonial club champion, having won his third such title just last year. Making good use of all that local knowledge, Palmer shot an 8-under 62 on Thursday that ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214734953/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 05:15:31 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214734953/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Righthander P.J. Walters told the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle on Thursday that he is being promoted to the Twins and expects to start sometime this ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214734954/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 05:15:31 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214734954/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 But while in the past only a sprinkling of hardcore female fans turned up for matches, more women are now taking to the stands. And with them, they have brought more than a touch of colour and glamour to the game. What is more, they have organised themselves in groups whose activities go beyond the stadiums. The Nairobian goes behind the scenes to bring you the stories of the most ardent female ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214734955/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 05:15:27 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214734955/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 The son-in-law of the most powerful man in Indian cricket is likely to be questioned by police in Mumbai later on Friday as part of investigations into spot-fixing in the Indian Premier League.Gurunath Meiyappan, whose father-in-law is Board of Control for Cricket in India president Narainswamy Srinivasan, is reported to have been in touch with Bollywood actor Vindoo Randhawa.Randhawa is alleged ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214734956/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 05:14:14 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214734956/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 letter to the editor . /inline-content --> We need a new baseball stadium. Let's get this done, Las Vegas. Let's face it. Cashman Field is old, outdated and in a bad neighborhood, and has way too many bleachers to sit on. No matter what team is here -- this year the Mets -- they all complain about the lack of indoor batting cages and training facilities for their team. The truth is ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214734211/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 05:09:54 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214734211/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Sports News: The historical shooting venue of Munich is going to be crowded, in the following days. Over 700 athletes coming from 78 countries registered to take part in the 10 Olympic events of Rifle and Pistol shooting, to be conducted from the 25th to the 29th of May. An impressing overall number of 1205 starts were ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214733221/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 05:08:56 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214733221/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Sports News: Paris: Having pulled clear of Bjorn Borg's record of six wins at Roland Garros with a seventh championship in 2012, the 26-year-old Rafael Nadal has already confounded the critics who had written him off during a seventh-month injury ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214733824/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 05:08:55 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214733824/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Barclays Premier League . Osman has been at the club since he was an apprentice, making 284 league appearances.Osman's previous deal was set to expire at the end of next season and he was delighted to extend his stay at Goodison Park, and he told evertontv: "I am delighted to have put my signature on another contract and secured another year at the club."He added: "I have been ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214734965/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 05:07:21 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214734965/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 , or indeed somewhere else. "If they say I must stay, I won't necessarily accept that. I do not in any way want to feel I didn't get the most out of my career," he WilliamWallaced when asked about his future.The remarks left his agent right narked: "This always happens when he goes away with the national team. I'd prefer he didn't speak to journalists but the ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214734915/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 05:06:38 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214734915/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 After introducing blood passports to bolster the NRL's anti-doping measures, chief executive Dave Smith says he will now consider a more transparent approach to stamping out illicit drug use.Smith wouldn't go so far as to say the NRL will mirror the AFL's policy, in which they publicly reveal the number of failed tests.However he promised to continue to take steps towards ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214734966/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 04:59:55 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214734966/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Penrith have re-signed fullback Matt Moylan, one of a handful of youngsters that coach Ivan Cleary says has helped power the NRL side to back-to-back wins amidst their injury crisis.Moylan was named man of the match when he made his NRL debut in the Panthers' 44-12 thumping of Parramatta in round seven.Over the past fortnight, the 21-year-old was influential in a shock win over reigning ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214734967/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 04:59:53 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214734967/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 The 24-year-old Frenchman only joined from Blackburn last summer, but has already set his sights on a move away from the Britannia Stadium.Stoke chairman Peter Coates told the Daily Telegraph: "I can confirm that we have received a written transfer request from Steven Nzonzi. We are not unduly worried about the situation as he is our player and has three years remaining on his ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214734111/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 04:58:01 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214734111/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Aston Villa say I must stay, I won't necessarily accept that. I do not in any way want to feel I didn't get the most out of my career. I try to get everything."He added: "Of course playing the World Cup in Rio is in my head. But I have no fear of falling out of the team. There is no point in me getting into a tug-of-war with Villa."If the chance comes up for me to join a ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214734110/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 04:58:01 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214734110/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 LONDON ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214734964/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 04:53:51 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214734964/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 MIAMI -- The Birdman is most comfortable when he is soaring above the chaos, over the rim, poised to swat the basketball away or to slam it home. Elevation has always suited him ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214733421/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 04:51:09 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214733421/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 There is a fresh look to the Cork team to face Limerick in tomorrow night's Munster SFC quarter-final at the Gaelic Grounds (throw-in 7pm).Manager Conor Counihan will give Championship debuts to goalkeeper Ken O'Halloran, wing back Toms Clancy and the Under-21 trio of Damien Cahalane, John O'Rourke and Brian Hurley.Bishopstown clubman Ken O'Halloran, who deputised for the ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214733426/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 04:46:53 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214733426/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 LONDON ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214734045/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 04:23:53 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214734045/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Rajiv Shukla, the IPL chairman, and Arun Jaitley, the BCCI vice-president, have met the federal law minister, Kapil Sibal, in Delhi over the planned legislation to deal with corruption in sports. The two are also likely to meet the sports minister, Jitendra ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214732994/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 04:14:17 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214732994/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Former captain Mark Taylor has implored the selectors to promote batsman Shane Watson to the top of the order, ahead of the Ashes in England in July.Watson has not opened the batting in a full-time capacity since November 2011, since stepping to the crease at three, four and five in series against West Indies, India and Sri Lanka.Results have been largely unsuccessful, with the right-handed ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214732995/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 04:13:16 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214732995/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 MOSCOW, May 24 (R-Sport) - A time capsule was laid Friday to mark the start of construction at the site of the 2015 European basketball championships arena in the Ukrainian capital of Kiev. The 17,402-capacity Arena Kiev will also be equipped to hold hockey matches and rock concerts. "We are setting course for a future when such complexes, which practically every major city will be ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214732996/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 04:06:59 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214732996/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Mikko Ilonen ahead of the second round after firing a six-under-par 66 at Wentworth.While McIlroy, even reverted to a Scotty Cameron putter rather than using ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214732878/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 04:06:54 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214732878/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 NEW YORK (AP) -- During a sluggish first period, a difficult second period, and a tense third period, there were few signs the New York Rangers would be able to hold off the Boston Bruins and extend their season for at least one more ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214732885/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 04:02:08 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214732885/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 indicating whether or not the specified user agent represents a smart phone. * If any of the regular expressions are updated then they should be updated in ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214732776/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 04:01:24 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214732776/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 When Chris Andersen does something particularly impressive for the Miami Heat, a heavy metal guitar riff blares through their arena. Some children have shown up for games with replicas of his tattoos drawn upon their bodies. Others have gotten their hair gelled and shaped to match his Mohawk 'do. His style is unmistakable. His numbers are pretty eye-catching as well. With a career ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214732997/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 03:53:17 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214732997/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Deciding who plays, and when they don't, is one of the toughest parts of coaching. Sometimes coaches stick with a player too long. Sometimes they have too much of a quick hook. Indiana's Frank Vogel was still being criticized Thursday, long after he sent the Pacers out on the floor for the game's final possession in Miami without Roy Hibbert -- and that wasn't even the ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214732998/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 03:53:16 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214732998/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 The Chicago Blackhawks began the year with a record-breaking start. The NHL's best team during the regular season will have to finish the season strong to avoid flopping out of the playoffs in the second round. Jakub Kindl scored on a power play in the second period, Daniel Cleary had an empty-net goal and Jimmy Howard made 28 saves to help the Detroit Red Wings earn a 2-0 win Thursday ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214732999/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 03:53:15 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214732999/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Dorian Butler, a 6-foot-6 forward from John W. North High School in Riverside, Calif., will play for the University of Denver men's basketball team, DU coach Joe Scott announced Thursday. Butler helped his team to a 31-4 record and a Southern Section Division 2AA championship last season. "Dorian is a skillful, strong forward who we are excited to have joining our team," Scott ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214732902/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 03:45:38 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214732902/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 PARIS (AP) -- Victoria Azarenka used to create the impression on court she was contending with more than an opponent. There seemed to be demons at play as ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214733007/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 03:42:05 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214733007/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 FC Utrecht beat Twente 2-0 on Thursday night in the first leg of their battle for a place in the Europa League preliminary rounds. The second leg takes place on Sunday at home, but Utrecht will be without captain Nana Asare, who was given a second yellow card in last night's match. Meanwhile, Deventer club Go Ahead Eagles are a step nearer moving up to the premier division after beating ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214732235/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 03:21:52 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214732235/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Australia An online sports betting agency head has admitted a proposal by commercial TV networks to limit gambling ads during sports broadcasts does not meet public expectations.Gambling industry bosses have been meeting with TV executives this week to discuss the proposed code, which recommends the promotion of live odds be restricted to scheduled breaks in sporting coverage.For example, under ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214732510/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 03:18:09 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214732510/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 So often the joker, Ali Williams revealed an emotional side as he announced his retirement from international rugby after 77 All Blacks Tests.World-class lock Williams broke down at a press conference on Friday as he explained his reasons for ending a career which began against England in 2002 and finished against Italy in Rome last November."It's pretty hard but you've got to make ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214732532/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 03:16:40 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214732532/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 David Moyes had no hesitation in rubber-stamping Rio Ferdinand's one-year contract extension because he believes the Manchester United defender has just had one of his best seasons ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214732388/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 03:14:56 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214732388/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 24 May 2013 Manchester City recovered from three goals down to thrill an enthusiastic American crowd with a 4-3 last-gasp friendly victory ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214732389/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 03:14:55 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214732389/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Miguel Cabrera is proving his Triple Crown season of 2012 was no fluke, as he sits at or near the top of the AL in each statistical category yet again. The reigning MVP looks to extend his hitting streak while helping Detroit deal the ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214732533/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 03:14:22 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214732533/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Jonathan Quick made numerous key saves and the Kings got contributions from across the ice as they defeated the San Jose Sharks 3-0 at Staples Center, giving them a 3-2 lead in the teams' playoff ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214732534/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 03:14:21 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214732534/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Western Force coach Michael Foley says his team's best chance to avoid the Super Rugby wooden spoon is simply not to dwell on it. The Force have made important strides this year under Foley, beating the Reds in Queensland and the Crusaders in Perth, while also pushing a host of other teams right to the edge. But their inability to convert good territory into points has seen them slip to ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214732270/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 03:08:36 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214732270/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Essendon coach James Hird won't be leaving the AFL club any time soon if it's up to him. Thursday's resignation of chief executive Ian Robson over their supplements saga prompted suggestions that football department bosses such as Hird deserve an even greater share of the blame. But the Essendon favourite son has no intention of following Robson out the door. "I'm the ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214732271/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 03:08:35 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214732271/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 School directors unanimously approved the club, pending approval by the Clairton Education Association. District officials said the sponsor position would have to be added to the contract in a memorandum of ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214732431/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 03:05:42 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214732431/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 San Jose Sharks center Scott Gomez (23) falls to the ice as he battles for the puck against Los Angeles Kings right wing Justin Williams (14) in the first period during Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs, Thursday, May 23, 2013, in Los ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214731999/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 02:29:01 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214731999/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Ben Henry is the third Warriors player to succumb to a season-ending knee injury after he was hurt in training for Sunday's NRL match against ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214732043/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 02:25:31 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214732043/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Josh Dugan's former Canberra teammate Bronson Harrison says the fullback has fitted in seamlessly at St George Illawarra.Dugan starred on his Dragons debut against Parramatta last week after two months out of the NRL after being sacked by the Raiders for repeated discipline breaches.Harrison and Dugan spent four seasons in Canberra before the former Kiwi back-rower joined the Dragons this ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214732044/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 02:25:29 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214732044/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 In 2013-14, Krueger must find right circumstances for Gagner to succeed… How well did Oilers coach Ralph Krueger handle his centres this year? Did he get the most out of this group? When it came to doling out time on ice to his centres, Krueger handed the most even strength ice-time to Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, as well as the most difficult assignment to the kid. If only RNH could have played ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214732045/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 02:22:43 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214732045/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Queensland great Petero Civoniceva says he'd hit NSW's power pack with a Matt Scott-Dave Shillington front-row combination in next month's opening State of Origin match in Sydney. Settling on a replacement for the 33-game Origin prop who retired last year on the back of Queensland's seventh successive series win is an issue for selectors before they reveal their 17-man squad ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214731798/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 02:18:43 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214731798/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 The 26-year-old trained lightly this week, completing running exercises from Wednesday away from the main group in a bid to prove his recovery was on track. But Daley is not willing to take injured players into camp, preferring to have his full squad about to train from day one. That re-opens the door for South Sydney's Nathan Merritt, forgotten Newcastle winger Akuila Uate and Manly ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214731801/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 02:18:40 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214731801/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 122 not out from opener Mohammad Hafeez and 84 from sidekick Asad Shafiq carried Pakistan to 266 for five in Thursday's rain-affected first ODI against Ireland at the Clontarf Cricket Club Ground in Dublin.The hosts named an XI sans the services of the banned John Mooney, while the tourists opted for right-arm fast bowler Ehsan Adil ahead of left-armer seamer Wahab Riaz.Ireland: William ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214731595/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 01:39:35 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214731595/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysian billionaire Vincent Tan is exploring an IPO of U.K football team Cardiff City for as early as this year, people with knowledge of the matter told Reuters, in a deal that would follow the team's recent promotion to the Premier ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214731571/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 01:30:56 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214731571/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 LONDON ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214734962/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 01:29:44 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214734962/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Malaysia's deputy prime minister said there was no government interference in the case and arrest of three opposition leaders and an activist this ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214731209/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 01:14:20 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214731209/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 ESPN reportedly laid off nearly 400 employees earlier this week, but on Thursday the World Wide Leader announced a hire that sets the tone for the future.ESPN confirmed the Wall Street Journal's scoop that controversial and popular radio host Paul Finebaum had joined the network.A free agent since his contract with a Birmingham radio station expired in January, Finebaum reportedly signed a ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214731575/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 01:13:57 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214731575/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 KANSAS CITY, Mo. ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214734961/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 00:53:55 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214734961/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 David Beckham , but ultimately failed.William is likely to make reference to the 150th anniversary of the formation of the FA, celebrated this year, in his speech.Ebenezer Morley, a solicitor and sportsman living in Barnes in south-west London, was the driving force behind a meeting in London on October 26, 1863 that led to the establishment of a governing body for English football.The lawyer, ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214731074/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 00:44:14 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214731074/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Jay Haas' familiarity with Bellerive Country Club was plain to see as he shot a 5-under 66 on Thursday to take a share of the lead in the Senior PGA Championship.Haas, who grew up nearby, and Duffy Waldorf shared the lead after a round played in breezy, cool conditions.Australia's Peter Senior and Taiwan's Chien-Soon Lu shot 68, and Tom Watson, a two-time Senior PGA champion, was ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214731076/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 00:41:57 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214731076/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Brumbies coach Jake White says Saturday's Super Rugby clash with the Blues gives his side a chance to make amends for the defeat to the Kiwi side in ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214731075/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 00:41:53 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214731075/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 The NRL has announced a number of new steps to outlaw drug cheats from the game, including the immediate introduction of a biological passport program.With the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) currently investigating possible doping violations across the code, the NRL has moved to ensure it is on the front foot in the future.The Athlete Biological Passport (ABP) program won't ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214731077/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 00:41:49 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214731077/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Kevin Gausman lasted five innings in his first Major League start. (Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images) The Orioles' Kevin Gausman made his major-league debut Thursday night, showing the flashes of dominance that will make him a future ace but also the inconsistencies that remind us it has been less than a year since he was drafted, with just two wins in his professional career. The tall ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214731078/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 00:39:32 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214731078/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Jose Mourinho is expected to sign a four-year deal with Chelsea. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images) Former Real Madrid head coachJose Mourinho has agreed to a four-year deal to coach Chelsea, according to Yahoo!’s Martin Rogers. Days after being relieved of ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214731079/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 00:39:29 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214731079/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 The Detroit Red Wings bench celebrate an empty net goal by Daniel Cleary against the Chicago Blackhawks in the final minute of Game 4 of their NHL Western Conference semi-finals hockey playoff game in Detroit, Michigan May 23, ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214731080/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 00:33:45 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214731080/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 OTTAWA ... http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214734960/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9 Fri, 24 May 2013 00:31:10 -0400 http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/214734960/scat/c4cdc9be967f45f9