LONDON, July 2, 2008 (Reuters) Rain delayed five-times champion Roger Federer from starting his quarter-final against Mario Ancic at Wimbledon on Wednesday and the match got underway 58 minutes late just before 1300 GMT (9:00 a.m. EDT) on Centre Court. ... > full story
ASH, July 2, 2008 (Reuters) The European Tour's drug-testing program comes into effect this week and officials have tried to leave no stone unturned in an effort to ensure the players are fully educated on the new policy. ... > full story
BERNE, July 2, 2008 (Reuters) Newly crowned European champions Spain have climbed to the top of the latest world rankings published by world soccer's governing body FIFA on Wednesday. ... > full story
CHICAGO, July 2, 2008 (Reuters) The Chicago White Sox staged a late rally against the Cleveland Indians to register a sixth straight victory on Tuesday, the home team scoring twice in the bottom of the 10th inning to seal a 3-2 triumph. ... > full story
OMAHA, Nebraska, July 1, 2008 (Reuters) Natalie Coughlin and Aaron Peirsol blitzed to world records in the 100 meters backstroke to highlight another breathless day of action at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials on Tuesday. ... > full story
LONDON, July 1, 2008 (Reuters) Croatia's Mario Ancic, the last man to beat Roger Federer on grass, stands imposingly between the champion and his 19th grand slam semi-final on Wednesday. ... > full story
TOKYO, July 1, 2008 (Reuters) Sugar lumps and telepathy are the ingredients for success in the equestrian sport of dressage, according to Japanese rider Mieko Yagi. ... > full story
LOS ANGELES, July 1, 2008 (Reuters) Tiger Woods has made a habit of achieving the remarkable as a player but even he was amazed when his first tournament as a host on the PGA Tour was accomplished so quickly. ... > full story
LOS ANGELES, July 1, 2008 (Reuters) High scoring right wing Corey Perry has signed a five-year contract with the Anaheim Ducks, the team said on Tuesday. ... > full story
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Lightning get short-term rights to Malone, Roberts July 1, 2008 (Yahoo! News) The Tampa Bay Lightning acquired the short-term negotiating rights to Pittsburgh Penguins forwards Ryan Malone and Gary Roberts on Saturday for a ...
Free agent update (2:30 p.m.) July 1, 2008 (Atlanta Journal Constitution) No Thrashers signings to report yet.. . The Thrashers made qualified offers not just to Kari Lehtonen but also to Joey Crabb, Nathan Oystrick and ...