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Justice Department probes University of Montana student rape reports
Mon,30 Apr 2012 08:11 PM PDT
Reuters - (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department has opened an investigation into the handling of numerous sexual assault allegations involving students at the University of Montana, where at least two members of the football team are accused of rape. University President Royce Engstrom told Reuters he was informed of the inquiry during a meeting on Monday with Justice Department officials who told him the probe would examine the response of the Missoula-based university, city police and county prosecutors. ... Full Story | Top |
Caps beat Rangers to square playoff at 1-1
Mon,30 Apr 2012 08:06 PM PDT
Reuters -  NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Washington Capitals survived a ferocious fightback from New York to beat the Rangers 3-2 on Monday and square their Stanley Cup second round playoff series at 1-1.
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Knicks' Stoudemire cuts up his hand after loss
Mon,30 Apr 2012 08:01 PM PDT
Reuters -  MIAMI (Reuters) - New York Knicks forward Amar'e Stoudemire suffered a badly cut hand after his team's 104-94 defeat to the Miami Heat in the NBA Eastern Conference playoffs on Monday. Stoudemire, who was his team's second top scorer with 18 points and seven rebounds, left the American Airlines Arena with his left arm in a sling and his hand heavily wrapped. A team spokesman said that the player had suffered a "laceration" and confirmed that the injury had happened after the game but gave no details of exactly how the cut occurred. ...
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Golf-Spanish centenary and Seve anniversary so special - Jimenez
Mon,30 Apr 2012 08:00 PM PDT
Reuters - May 1 (Reuters) - Spanish golfers will have extra motivationto win in Seville on Sunday with this week's European Tour eventmarking the 100th birthday of their national open and the firstanniversary of the death of the great Seve Ballesteros. Frenchman Arnaud Massy triumphed when the inaugural SpanishOpen was staged in Madrid in 1912 and Ryder Cup stalwart MiguelAngel Jimenez spoke for all of his countrymen when he talkedabout the importance of the tournament. "The Spanish Open is very special to us Spanish players,"the 48-year-old told the tour's official website(www.europeantour.com). ... Full Story | Top |
Tigers' Young banned seven days for hate crime
Mon,30 Apr 2012 07:58 PM PDT
Reuters -  (Reuters) - Detroit Tigers outfielder Delmon Young has been suspended seven days following his arrest in New York City for allegedly yelling anti-Semitic remarks during a scuffle with tourists, Major League Baseball (MLB) said on Monday. Young, 26, was in New York for a three-game series with the Yankees when he was arrested early last Friday and charged with a hate crime. "An incident like this cannot and will not be tolerated," MLB Commissioner Bud Selig said in a statement. "I understand that Mr. Young is regretful, and it is my expectation that he will learn from this unfortunate episode. ...
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Blunt-force trauma killed two in California-to-Mexico yacht race
Mon,30 Apr 2012 07:38 PM PDT
Reuters - LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Two sailors killed in a mysterious crash at sea that reduced their vessel to ruins during a yacht race from California to Mexico died of blunt-force injuries, while a third crewman drowned, coroners reported on Monday. The finding of blunt-force trauma in two of the deaths aboard the 37-foot sailboat Aegean was further indication the impact was a powerful one. A fourth sailor was still missing as investigators sought to determine if the yacht struck another vessel, presumably a larger ship, or a land mass. ... Full Story | Top |
Heat crush Knicks again for 2-0 lead
Mon,30 Apr 2012 06:59 PM PDT
Reuters -  MIAMI (Reuters) - A dominant Miami Heat took a 2-0 lead in their Eastern Conference first round playoff series against the New York Knicks with a convincing 104-94 victory on Monday. It was a closer affair than Miami's 33-point humbling in Saturday's opener but New York never looked like seriously worrying the Heat, despite briefly taking the lead in the second quarter. Dwyane Wade top-scored for the Heat with 25 points, Chris Bosh made 21 and LeBron James had 19, seven rebounds and nine assists. ...
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Yankees edge Orioles, Chavez homers and Kuroda gets win
Mon,30 Apr 2012 06:55 PM PDT
Reuters -  NEW YORK (Reuters) - Eric Chavez supplied the firepower with a two-run home run and Hiroki Kuroda combined with two relievers on a five-hitter as the New York Yankees edged the Baltimore Orioles 2-1 on Monday in the opener of their three-game series. Kuroda improved to 2-3, allowing four hits over seven innings, with David Robertson and Mariano Rivera pitching an inning each to wrap up the win. Chavez blasted a long home run to the back of the Yankees bullpen in right field in the second inning off Baltimore starter Jason Hammel with Mark Teixeira aboard for all the runs New York would need. ...
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Oasis singer Gallagher rocks up as Manchester City win
Mon,30 Apr 2012 05:39 PM PDT
Reuters - MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Rock star Liam Gallagher, one of Manchester City's staunchest fans, gave an impromptu press conference to amused soccer reporters after City's 1-0 win over Manchester United took them to the top of the Premier League table on Monday. Wearing sunglasses and beaming a huge smile, the often irascible former frontman of Oasis was in party mood, saying: "What do you want to know lads? ... top of the league. Well done City. ... Full Story | Top |
Tiger ready for Quail Hollow with "fixed" swing
Mon,30 Apr 2012 05:13 PM PDT
Reuters - (Reuters) - Tiger Woods returns to PGA Tour action at this week's Wells Fargo Championship in Charlotte, North Carolina, confident he has solved the ball-striking problems which plagued him at this month's Masters. Full Story | Top |
Golf-Tiger ready for Quail Hollow with 'fixed' swing
Mon,30 Apr 2012 05:05 PM PDT
Reuters - April 30 (Reuters) - Tiger Woods returns to PGA Tour actionat this week's Wells Fargo Championship in Charlotte, NorthCarolina, confident he has solved the ball-striking problemswhich plagued him at this month's Masters. The former world number one failed to break 72 in any of hisfour rounds at the year's opening major, completing his worstperformance at Augusta National since he turned professional. ... Full Story | Top |
City take leaf from United's book with derby win
Mon,30 Apr 2012 04:54 PM PDT
Reuters -  MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Manchester City closed in on their first top flight title in 44 years by beating Manchester United 1-0 on Monday after doing what their rivals have done for years - keeping their nerve when all seemed lost.
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Oasis singer Gallagher rocks up as City win
Mon,30 Apr 2012 04:51 PM PDT
Reuters - MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Rock star Liam Gallagher, one of Manchester City's staunchest fans, gave an impromptu press conference to amused soccer reporters after City's 1-0 win over Manchester United took them to the top of the Premier League table on Monday. Wearing sunglasses and beaming a huge smile, the often irascible former frontman of Oasis was in party mood, saying: "What do you want to know lads? ... top of the league. Well done City. ... Full Story | Top |
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