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Pro hockey players aim to combat homophobia with ad campaign
Sat,3 Mar 2012 11:07 PM PST
Reuters - BOSTON (Reuters) - Thirty players in the National Hockey League have joined a campaign intended to promote gay and lesbian equality in sports with a television ad that will premiere during Sunday's matchup of the New York Rangers and Boston Bruins. The campaign, called "You Can Play," aims to combat what its organizers call an atmosphere of "casual homophobia" in locker rooms, in which slurs are carelessly used, creating a difficult atmosphere for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender athletes. ... Full Story | Top |
Ron the Greek wins Santa Anita Handicap
Sat,3 Mar 2012 08:21 PM PST
Reuters - (Reuters) - Ron the Greek, ridden by Jose Lezcano, wore down Setsuko in the final furlong to win the $750,000 Santa Anita Handicap by three-and-a-half lengths on Saturday. Full Story | Top |
Hansen scores decisive Gotham Stakes victory
Sat,3 Mar 2012 04:49 PM PST
Reuters - (Reuters) - Hansen rebounded from his only career defeat to claim a decisive victory in the $400,000 Gotham Stakes on Saturday and maintain his status as a Kentucky Derby favorite. The near-white son of Tapit came from off the pace before crusing to a three-length victory over My Adonis in the Grade III race at Aqueduct. "He really took the step forward as far as maturing," said Hansen jockey Ramon Dominguez. "He actually did it better than I expected, he was so relaxed. "Coming to the three-eighths pole when he switched to his left lead and I got after him, he went on beautiful. ... Full Story | Top |
UPDATE 1-Golf-McIlroy closes in on world number one spot
Sat,3 Mar 2012 04:28 PM PST
Reuters - * McIlroy has two stroke lead * Win would make him number one * Tiger fails to make a move (Adds detail, quotes) PALM BEACH GARDENS, Florida March 3 (Reuters) - RoryMcIlroy took a big step towards gaining the number one spot inthe world rankings, grabbing a two stroke lead ahead of Sunday'sfinal round of the Honda Classic. The Northern Irishman shot a four-under par 66 in windyconditions on Saturday, recovering from successive bogeys on thesixth and seventh holes to produce three birdies on the backnine with some of his characteristically confident golf. ... Full Story | Top |
Redskins players also had "bounty" system: reports
Sat,3 Mar 2012 03:50 PM PST
Reuters -  (Reuters) - The National Football League's (NFL) "bounty" scandal spread on Saturday with media reports that Washington Redskins players also had a cash scheme to reward individuals who injured opponents and forced them to leave games.
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Klitschko knocks out Mormeck in fourth round
Sat,3 Mar 2012 03:24 PM PST
Reuters -  DUESSELDORF, Germany (Reuters) - Vladimir Klitschko knocked out Jean-Marc Mormeck of France with a stinging left-right combination in the fourth round to retain his world heavyweight titles at the Esprit Arena Saturday.
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RPT-Golf-Honda Classic third round scores
Sat,3 Mar 2012 03:23 PM PST
Reuters - (Repeats for additional subscribers, no changes to text) March 3 (Infostrada Sports) - Leading third round scoresfrom the U.S. PGA Tour's Honda Classic on Saturday in Palm BeachGardens, Florida (par-70) 199 Rory McIlroy (Britain) 66 67 66 201 Harris English (U.S.) 66 69 66 Tom Gillis (U.S.) 68 64 69 203 Keegan Bradley (U.S.) 67 68 68 Brian Harman (U.S.) 73 61 69 Justin Rose (Britain) 66 66 71 204 Charl Schwartzel (South Africa) 71 66 67 Dicky Pride (U.S.) 66 67 71 205 Greg Chalmers (Australia) 68 69 68 206 Chris Stroud (U.S.) 70 69 67 Kevin Stadler (U.S. ... Full Story | Top |
Golf-Honda Classic third round scores
Sat,3 Mar 2012 03:22 PM PST
Reuters - March 3 (Infostrada Sports) - Leading third round scoresfrom the U.S. PGA Tour's Honda Classic on Saturday in Palm BeachGardens, Florida (par-70) 199 Rory McIlroy (Britain) 66 67 66 201 Harris English (U.S.) 66 69 66 Tom Gillis (U.S.) 68 64 69 203 Keegan Bradley (U.S.) 67 68 68 Brian Harman (U.S.) 73 61 69 Justin Rose (Britain) 66 66 71 204 Charl Schwartzel (South Africa) 71 66 67 Dicky Pride (U.S.) 66 67 71 205 Greg Chalmers (Australia) 68 69 68 206 Chris Stroud (U.S.) 70 69 67 Kevin Stadler (U.S.) 66 71 69 Graeme McDowell (Britain) 73 64 69 Jeff Overton (U.S. ... Full Story | Top |
Golf-McIlroy closes in on world number one spot
Sat,3 Mar 2012 03:08 PM PST
Reuters - March 3 (Reuters) - Rory McIlroy took a big steptowards gaining the number one spot in the world rankings,grabbing a two stroke lead ahead of Sunday's final round of theHonda Classic. The Northern Irishman shot a four-under par 66 on Saturday,recovering from successive bogeys on the sixth and seventh holesto produce three birdies on the back nine with some of hischaracteristically confident golf. ... Full Story | Top |
Wieber, Leyva win at American Cup
Sat,3 Mar 2012 02:28 PM PST
Reuters -  NEW YORK (Reuters) - World all-around women's champion Jordyn Wieber and fellow-American Alexandra Raisman finished one-two, and compatriot Danell Leyva claimed men's honors at the American Cup gymnastics meet on Saturday.
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Motor racing-Roll on Melbourne, says Webber after final F1 test
Sat,3 Mar 2012 01:20 PM PST
Reuters - March 3 (Reuters) - Mark Webber completed his last dayof pre-season Formula One testing in Barcelona on Saturday withchampions Red Bull handing him an upgraded car to try outbefore his home Australian Grand Prix on March 18. With rivals suspecting Red Bull were keeping their powderdry for Melbourne, the Australian was eighth fastest of 10drivers on track and played down the importance of the newchassis and changes that included a revised exhaust layout andnew front wing. ... Full Story | Top |
Motor racing-New HRT is a step up, says Karthikeyan
Sat,3 Mar 2012 11:53 AM PST
Reuters - LONDON, March 3 (Reuters) - HRT hope to run their newFormula One car for the first time on Monday after failing tomake the final pre-season test in Spain this weekend, Indiandriver Narain Karthikeyan said on Saturday. Karthikeyan told Reuters by telephone from Spain that theSpanish-based team had sought permission for a filming day atBarcelona's Circuit de Catalunya so they could get at least100km of running. He said mechanics at the factory in Inningen, near Augsburg,were working around the clock to meet the deadline. ... Full Story | Top |
Padres' Maybin agrees five-year deal
Sat,3 Mar 2012 11:36 AM PST
Reuters - (Reuters) - The San Diego Padres have signed outfielder Cameron Maybin to a five-year contract extension with an option for the 2017 season, the Major League Baseball team said on Saturday. Full Story | Top |
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