Yao a towering figure on and off the court
Tue,19 Jul 2011 11:34 PM PDT
Reuters - NEW YORK (Reuters) - A towering sports figure on and off the court, Yao Ming not only proved himself a force in the National Basketball Association, he was also a source of pride and symbol of China's emergence as a sporting giant. Full Story | |
 SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Yao Ming, who ignited China's interest in the NBA and became one of Asia's best-known athletes, announced his retirement from basketball on Wednesday. | |
 TORONTO (Reuters) - Rajai Davis loves driving opposing pitchers crazy and the speedy Toronto Blue Jays outfielder did just that on Wednesday by stealing three bases in a 6-5 extra-innings win over the slumping Seattle Mariners. | |
 CHICAGO (Reuters) - Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane had surgery on his left wrist on Tuesday and is expected to be fit for the start of training camp in September, the National Hockey League team said. | |
 TORONTO (Reuters) - Roberto Alomar, the unproven name in a trade that transformed Toronto in to back-to-back World Series champions, has become the first Blue Jay to have his number retired. | |
 PITTSBURGH (Reuters) - Pittsburgh Steelers running back RashardMendenhall is suing Hanesbrands Inc. for terminating an endorsement deal after the football player posted controversial messages on Twitter following the death of Osama bin Laden, his attorney said on Tuesday. | |
 MIAMI (Reuters) - High-scoring free agent Steven Stamkos signed a five-year contract to stay with the Tampa Bay Lightning, the National Hockey League team said on Tuesday. | |
Contador's surprise attack revives Tour hopes
Tue,19 Jul 2011 12:10 PM PDT
Reuters - GAP, France (Reuters) - Just as the Tour de France seemed to be cruising peacefully toward the Alps, Alberto Contador rocked the peloton on Tuesday with an unexpected attack that revived his hopes of a fourth victory in the race. Full Story | |
 DETROIT (Reuters) - Detroit Red Wings netminder Chris Osgood, one of only 10 National Hockey League (NHL) goalies to win 400 games, announced his retirement on Tuesday. | |
Schleck unhappy to lose time on tricky descent
Tue,19 Jul 2011 10:35 AM PDT
Reuters - GAP, France (Reuters) - Andy Schleck lost time in the climb following Alberto Contador's attack and more seconds in a tricky descent to the finish of the 16th stage before turning his anger toward Tour de France organizers on Tuesday. Full Story | |
 GAP, France (Reuters) - The Tour de France truce ended in the hilly 16th stage to Gap on Tuesday when Alberto Contador showed he was far from finished and Cadel Evans emerged as the man to beat in the last week. |
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