Thursday, November 25, 2010

Rooney apologises to Manchester United fans

AFP – Thu Nov 25, 8:33 pm ET  
Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney reacts during the UEFA... AFP/File
GLASGOW (AFP) - Wayne Rooney has tried to make his peace with Manchester United's fans by saying sorry for the way his contract talks were concluded last month. Full Story »

If Woods has answers, he's keeping them to himself

AP – Thu Nov 25, 4:49 pm ET  
FILE - This Nov. 10, 2010, file photo shows Tiger Woods at a... AP
Over the course of a year, almost everything we knew about Tiger Woods has been turned on its head. He touched new lows, both personal and professional. He lost his wife, his aura, some fans, wheelbarrows of cash and in a sense, every tournament he entered. Even his good name is gone. Full Story »

Murray State edges Stanford 55-52 in 76 Classic

AP – 56 mins ago  
Stanford's Jarrett Mann, top, drives to the basket over Murray... AP
ANAHEIM, Calif. - B.J. Jenkins scored 15 points, including two free throws in the final 25 seconds, as Murray State held on for a 55-52 victory over Stanford on Thursday night in the first round of the 76 Classic. Full Story »

Alberto Contador repeats threat to quit if punished

Reuters – Thu Nov 25, 5:45 pm ET  
Astana team rider and Tour de France winner Alberto Contador... Reuters
MADRID (Reuters) - Tour de France champion Alberto Contador has reiterated his threat to quit cycling if he is punished over a failed doping test. Full Story »

Hall lifts Oilers past Avalanche

AP – 17 mins ago  
Edmonton Oilers' goalie Martin Gerber, right, keeps his eyes... AP
EDMONTON, Alberta - Taylor Hall scored with 29 seconds left to give the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday night. Full Story »

Federer on fire, but Tour Finals just 'starting'

AFP – 2 hrs 50 mins ago  
Roger Federer of Switzerland returns a shot to Robin Soderling... AFP
LONDON (AFP) - Roger Federer insists his imperious form in the group stages of the ATP World Tour Finals counts for nothing now he has reached the semi-finals. Full Story »

# # Ward has no losses but Aussie foe has no worries



OAKLAND, California (AFP) - Cameroon-born Australian fighter Sakio Bika has adopted a "no worries" attitude for his Saturday showdown with unbeaten Andre Ward for the World Boxing Association super middleweight title. Full Story »