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PREVIEW: Kuchar embraces his Byron Nelson distractions (17 May 01:38 am)

REUTERS - Off-course distractions by his peers and the media were always going to be a challenge for in-demand Matt Kuchar at this week\'s Byron Nelson Championship in Irving, Texas, but he says he

Lakers' Ebanks and Bynum each fined by the league (17 May 01:04 am)

REUTERS - Los Angeles Lakers players Devin Ebanks and Andrew Bynum were each fined by the National Basketball Association for separate violations, the league said on Wednesday.

Maradona could be next coach of UAE (16 May 11:45 pm)

ABU DHABI (Reuters) - Diego Maradona could return to international soccer as the Argentine is being considered for the vacant United Arab Emirates head coaching job.

Maradona in contention for UAE manager's job - FA president (16 May 11:33 pm)

ABU DHABI (Reuters) - Diego Maradona could be set for a return to the international arena with the Argentine being considered for the vacant United Arab Emirates head coaching job.

Hodgson's Euro squad put under the microscope (16 May 11:08 pm)

LONDON (Reuters) - Roy Hodgson said he would need to grow a thicker skin to cope with a very demanding British media and the new England manager may want to do so in a hurry after naming his first

FACTBOX - Former Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish (16 May 11:06 pm)

REUTERS - Factbox on Kenny Dalglish, who was sacked as Liverpool manager on Wednesday.

Injured Pakistan opener Jamshed out of Sri Lanka tour (16 May 10:49 pm)

KARACHI (Reuters) - Opening batsman Nasir Jamshed has been ruled out of Pakistan\'s tour to Sri Lanka next month after sustaining a finger injury during a club game.

Aching Federer makes up for lost time (16 May 10:48 pm)

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.

Liverpool end Dalglish's second stint in charge (16 May 10:41 pm)

REUTERS - Kenny Dalglish\'s second stint in charge of Liverpool was ended by the club\'s American owners on Wednesday as the Anfield great paid the price for his side\'s worst Premier League finish for

Americans Gatlin and Jeter win sprints in Daegu (16 May 09:14 pm)

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

Bayern trounce Chelsea in balancing books (16 May 08:44 pm)

LONDON (Reuters) - Bayern Munich clearly outshine Champions League final opponents Chelsea when it comes to balancing the books, an issue that will increasingly shape European soccer in seasons to

Barcelona's Alves to have surgery on fractured collarbone (16 May 07:55 pm)

MADRID (Reuters) - Barcelona defender Dani Alves fractured his right collarbone during training on Wednesday and is due to have surgery later in the afternoon, the Spanish club said in statement.

Sauber gives CEO Kaltenborn a stake in F1 team (16 May 07:31 pm)

LONDON (Reuters) - The Swiss founder and owner of Sauber has given the Formula One team\'s chief executive a third of the company to ensure she stays on to lead it after he retires.

Terry named in England Euro squad, Gerrard captain (16 May 06:44 pm)

LONDON (Reuters) - England manager Roy Hodgson included Chelsea\'s John Terry, Liverpool striker Andy Carroll and Norwich City goalkeeper John Ruddy in a 23-man squad with Steven Gerrard named as

Ireland's Taylor books London boxing berth (16 May 03:03 pm)

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.

Beckham to help bring Olympic flame to Britain (16 May 03:02 pm)

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

Australia captain Clarke tests driving ambition (16 May 01:28 pm)

(Reuters) - Australia cricket captain Michael Clarke will get the chance to put his driving skills to the test when he gets behind the wheel at the International Rally of Queensland later this month,

Blackout curtains will let London athletes sleep in (16 May 02:13 am)

LONDON (Reuters) - If the sun shines on the London Olympics athletes will not have to worry about being woken up early by its rays thanks to blackout curtains installed in every apartment in the Games

Di Matteo hoping to avoid worst-case scenario in Munich (16 May 02:06 am)

COBHAM, England (Reuters) - Chelsea\'s caretaker manager Roberto Di Matteo is hoping to avoid what he described on Tuesday as the \"worst-case scenario\" with reserves and youngsters on the bench for the

Murray survives Nalbandian scare to advance in Rome (16 May 12:47 am)

ROME (Reuters) - Andy Murray battled back from a break down in the final set to beat Argentina\'s David Nalbandian in the second round of the Rome Masters tennis on Tuesday.

Gourcuff in France preliminary squad, Kaboul out (15 May 10:29 pm)

PARIS (Reuters) - France coach Laurent Blanc called up playmaker Yoann Gourcuff when he completed his preliminary squad for the European Championship finals with a set of home-based players on

Ex-trainer to return to stand in Clemens perjury trial (15 May 08:35 pm)

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The star prosecution witness in Roger Clemens\' perjury trial will return for a second day of testimony on Tuesday with more vivid details expected about the former baseball

Di Matteo hoping to avoid worst-case scenario at Champions League final (15 May 08:18 pm)

COBHAM, England (Reuters) - Chelsea\'s caretaker manager Roberto Di Matteo is hoping to avoid what he described on Tuesday as the \"worst-case scenario\" with reserves and youngsters on the bench for

Stoke winger Pennant handed suspended jail term (15 May 08:16 pm)

LONDON (Reuters) - Stoke City winger Jermaine Pennant was handed an eight-week jail sentence, suspended for one year, after he admitted drink-driving and driving while disqualified, the Press

PREVIEW - England wary of Chanderpaul, Windies pace (15 May 06:35 pm)

LONDON (Reuters) - Shivnarine Chanderpaul\'s limpet-like batting and the express pace of Kemar Roach and Fidel Edwards will make West Indies dangerous opponents for strong favourites England in the