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From Boston to Bay Area, running tributes abound
Thousands of miles from the Boston Marathon bombings, distance runners shared in the sorrow. To honor the victims and deal with their own emotions, ...
Consulate: Chinese national killed in Boston
The Chinese Consulate in New York says a Chinese national was among those killed in the marathon bombings in Boston, but did not identify the person.
Brazil official: World Cup, Olympics will be safe
Brazilian officials said Tuesday they were closely following the investigation into the explosions at the Boston Marathon as they consider whether to ...
FIFA head: Boost security after Boston blasts
A top FIFA official says the international football organization will be stepping up security for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil as a result of the ...
DHS: No evidence of broader plot tied to Boston
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano says there is no evidence that the bombings at the Boston Marathon are part of a wider plot.
Djokovic will play Monte Carlo despite balky ankle
Top-ranked Novak Djokovic will play in the Monte Carlo Masters after making a swift recovery from the twisted ankle he sustained on Davis Cup duty.
Russia ponders sports security lessons from Boston
Russian officials gave mixed signals Tuesday over whether they needed to increase security at key sporting events like the World Athletics ...
SA police took photos of Pistorius on cellphones
Even police officers clamored to get photos of Oscar Pistorius on their cellphones after the famed Olympic athlete was arrested for the shooting death ...
After finish, bombs shatter Boston Marathon
Two bombs exploded at the Boston Marathon finish line Monday about three hours after Lelisa Desisa and Rita Jeptoo crossed it to win the race.
Boston blasts prompt UK review of London Marathon
British police are reviewing security plans for Sunday's London Marathon, the next major international marathon, because of the bombs that killed two ...
An Aussie finally Masters it at Augusta
Greg Norman almost couldn't stand to watch. The Great White Shark had circled around the elusive green jacket too many times without being able to ...
Timbers' Johnson answers slur with winning goal
After Earthquakes forward Alan Gordon directed a slur at Will Johnson, the Timbers midfielder responded with the game-winning goal. Johnson's goal on ...
Alonso remains realistic about title chances
Fernando Alonso has "no illusions" about his prospects in the Formula One championship despite ending a 12-race drought with a commanding victory at ...
Bahrain backs 5-year sentences for king insults
Bahrain's government has backed proposals to impose penalties of up five years in prison for insulting the Gulf state's king or its national symbols, ...
Great Scott: Aussie finally dons green at Augusta
Adam Scott strolled into the room, looking quite dapper in green. He let out a deep sigh and struggled to contain his emotions — the thoughts of Greg ...
Scott beats Cabrera in a playoff at Augusta
Adam Scott barely had time to think about an Australian in a green jacket when a sudden roar from the 18th green and a quick look at the TV reminded ...
Cabrera comes up big again _ but just shy in major
Angel Cabrera usually comes up big in these situations. He did again. It just wasn't enough to win his second green jacket. Cabrera forced a playoff ...
Snedeker comes up short at Masters again
The last time Brandt Snedeker came this close to winning the Masters, he wept uncontrollably, distraught that the tournament he's dreamed of winning ...
Woods leaves Masters empty-handed one more time
A Masters that began so swimmingly for Tiger Woods effectively ended late in the second round, when his near-perfect wedge struck the flagstick at No.
MASTERS WATCH: Adam Scott, Masters champion
Aussie! Aussie! Aussie! Adam Scott has become the first Australian to win the Masters, beating Argentina's Angel Cabrera on the second playoff hole.
Medical examiner says man shot self at NASCAR race
A medical examiner says a man who died in the infield during a NASCAR race at Texas Motor Speedway shot himself in the head. The Tarrant County ...
Man City beats Chelsea 2-1 to reach FA Cup final
Manchester City reached the FA Cup final by beating defending champion Chelsea 2-1 in a free-flowing game at Wembley on Sunday. Goals by Samir Nasri ...
Masters over, it's back to the books for Guan
No matter what the leaderboard says, Guan Tianlang leaves the Masters a winner. Making history from the moment he stepped on the first tee Thursday, ...
Keselowski expresses anger toward NASCAR
Brad Keselowski had plenty of good things to say about his team for all it overcame for another top-10 finish. As for his feelings about NASCAR, the ...