Sports

SAfrican Court Acquits Brother Of Oscar Pistorius

May 21st, 2013

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Oscar Pistorius’ older brother cried tears of relief Tuesday as a magistrate acquitted him of culpable homicide and negligent driving for the death of a woman in a road accident. The case attracted international interest because the two Pistorius two brothers — including double-amputee Olympics star Oscar — faced court cases for
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Golf Adopts Rule To Ban Anchored Putting Stroke

May 21st, 2013

Golf’s governing bodies approved a rule Tuesday that outlaws the putting stroke used by four of the last six major champions, a move opposed by two major golf organizations that contend long putters are not hurting the game. The Royal & Ancient Golf Club and U.S. Golf Association said Rule 14-1b will take effect in
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Chelsea Tops AP Poll After Winning Euro Title

May 21st, 2013

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Chelsea surged to the top of the weekly Associated Press global soccer poll after winning the Europa League and qualifying for the Champions League for the 11th straight season. There was a Chelsea player at the top of the player rankings, with Fernando Torres sharing first place with Bayern Munich winger
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Romo To Miss Workouts After Cyst Removal On Back

May 21st, 2013

IRVING, Texas (AP) — Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo will miss at least three weeks of offseason workouts after a procedure to remove a cyst from his back. The team’s website reported Tuesday, the first day of organized team workouts, that Romo underwent the procedure last month and could return for the mandatory minicamp that starts
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Red Wings Beat Blackhawks To Take 2-1 Series Lead

May 21st, 2013

DETROIT (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks were controlling the puck and dominating play early in the second period. It took all of a half-minute for the Detroit Red Wings to swing the momentum. Gustav Nyquist and Drew Miller scored 31 seconds apart midway through a previously scoreless game, helping the Red Wings beat the Blackhawks
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