Saturday, May 18, 2013
 
 
Bernanke upbeat on innovation outlook in commencement address
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke painted an upbeat picture on Saturday for the potential of innovation to lift living standards, delivering a sweeping look at the last 100 years that included memories of his 1963 South Carolina home.

Bernanke made no reference t...
 
Bernanke, in commencement address, upbeat on innovation outlook
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke painted an upbeat picture on Saturday for the potential of innovation to lift living standards, delivering a sweeping look at the last 100 years that included memories of his 1963 South Carolina home.

Bernanke made no reference t...
 
Dane Hoyer Larsen elected BWF president
By Angie Teo

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Badminton's world governing body (BWF) will create a separate commission to deal with match-fixing problems, Poul-Erik Hoyer Larsen said after being elected president on Saturday.

Denmark's 1996 Olympic men's singles g...
 
Kuroda inspires Yankees, Detroit edge Rangers
(Reuters) - Japanese ace Hiroki Kuroda pulled out his best performance of the season as the New York Yankees cruised to a 5-0 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday.

Kuroda (6-2) allowed just two hits in eight innings and lowered his ERA to 1.99 to keep the Yankees (26-16) on top of the ...
 
3MU-GAMING-05-17-2013
EA has registered THE SIMS 4 web domain, the game is expected to be unveiled this week. EA Sports also confirmed that they would not be including female players in FIFA 14! The upcoming Ouya gaming console has been delayed! Plus see who has sold more than two million copies.
 
Phil Jackson Weighs in on Who is Better Kobe or Jordan?
In Phil Jackson's new book 'Eleven Rings' he compares Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan for the first time publicly.
 
Seahawks Bruce Irvin Suspended Four Games for PED Violation
Seattle Seahawks defensive end Bruce Irvin has been suspended for the first four games of the 2013 season for using performance enhancing substances.
 
Crosby hat-trick helps Penguins to 2-0 series lead
(Reuters) - Captain Sidney Crosby scored a hat-trick as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Ottawa Senators 4-3 in Game Two of the National Hockey League Eastern Conference semi-finals on Friday.

The top-seeded Penguins won the first game of the best-of-seven series 4-1.

 
Bradley stays in charge, Guan exits
(Reuters) - Former champion Keegan Bradley maintained a three-shot lead in Friday's second round of the Byron Nelson Championship in Irving, Texas after grinding his way to a one-under-par 69 in increasingly tricky conditions.

Three ahead of the chasing pack overnight after opening wit...
 
America's Cup team calls for changes to make regatta safer
By Noel Randewich and Ronnie Cohen

ALAMEDA, California (Reuters) - The head of the Italian sailing team in the America's Cup called on Friday for lowering limits on wind speeds and other safety measures to make the regatta less dangerous following a deadly accident last week.

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O.J. Simpson's ex-lawyer says "poured his soul" into Nevada trial
By Alexia Shurmur

LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - An attorney who O.J. Simpson claims botched his Nevada robbery trial five years ago told a court on Friday that he poured his blood, sweat and soul into defending the former football hero, who he said had been badly tainted by his sensational 1990s...
 
Ferguson praises 'amazing' Beckham's longevity
(Reuters) - David Beckham's longevity and his ability to reinvent himself were absolutely incredible, retiring Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has said.

Beckham and Ferguson, who were synonymously linked with Manchester United until the former England captain moved to Real Ma...
 
Hall of Famer Venturi dies aged 82
(Reuters) - Former U.S. Open champion and television broadcaster Ken Venturi, a 14-times winner on the PGA Tour, died on Friday at the age of 82 following various health complications.

Inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame just 11 days ago, Venturi had been in hospital for the last two...
 
Gritty Kings find a way to keep winning in the playoffs
By Mark Lamport-Stokes

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A year ago, the unfancied Los Angeles Kings delivered their own unforgettable Cinderella story as they beat the odds en route to claiming the franchise's first Stanley Cup.

They snuck into the National Hockey League&#...
 
Gillis sizzles at the Byron Nelson, China's Guan fades
(Reuters) - American journeyman Tom Gillis rocketed into the early clubhouse lead in Friday's second round of the Byron Nelson Championship in Irving, Texas, where China's 14-year-old Guan Tianlang was certain to miss the cut.

Gillis, bidding for his first PGA Tour title after spen...
 
Jones knocks out Lebedev to reclaim crown
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Former champion Guillermo Jones of Panama stopped title holder Denis Lebedev with seconds remaining in the 11th round to reclaim his WBA cruiserweight crown from the Russian on Friday.

Earlier, Alexander Povetkin knocked out previously undefeated challenger Andrzej Wawrz...
 
O.J. Simpson's ex-lawyer says did his best at Nevada trial
By Alexia Shurmur

LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - An attorney who O.J. Simpson claims botched his Nevada robbery trial five years ago told a court on Friday that he poured his blood, sweat and soul into defending the former football hero, who he said had been badly tainted by his sensational 1990s...
 
Knicks seek productive sidekick for high-scoring Anthony
By Larry Fine

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Carmelo Anthony's scoring prowess has powered the New York Knicks all season but he may need someone to fill the role of sidekick in order to stave off playoff elimination against the Indiana Pacers.

With defensive-minded Indiana...
 
Decision on anchored putting expected next week
By Mark Lamport-Stokes

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Golf's governing bodies are widely expected to announce whether they will go ahead with a controversial proposed ban on players anchoring putters to their body when they hold simultaneous news conferences next week.

T...
 
Poverkin knocks out Pole, sets up Klitschko clash
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Alexander Povetkin knocked out previously undefeated challenger Andrzej Wawrzyk in the third round to retain his WBA heavyweight crown on Friday, setting up a long-awaited clash with super champion Vladimir Klitschko later this year.

Watched by Klitschko's elder brot...
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 





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