By Mark Lamport-Stokes
INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) - Second-seeded Serb Novak Djokovic tumbled out of the Indian Wells ATP tournament on Wednesday, upset 7-5 6-3 by big-serving Croat Ivan Ljubicic in the fourth round.
Djokovic lost his serve in the sixth game of the second set and sent a forehand service ...More
LONDON (Reuters) - David Beckham arrived in England on Wednesday to start his recovery from an Achilles tendon injury that appears certain to rule him out of the World Cup finals.
"He's in London for the next few days, then he will travel to Los Angeles to continue his recuperation ...More
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Former Cy Young Award winner Cliff Lee of the Seattle Mariners has been handed a five-game suspension for "intentionally" throwing at the head of Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Chris Snyder, Major League Baseball said on Wednesday.
The incident occurred during the third inning of Seattle's 13-5 loss ...More
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Tiger Woods return to pro golf for the Masters tournament next month is being celebrated by more than fans as EA Sports will launch the final commercial version of its online golf game named after the world's top golfer that week, the company's president said on ...More
PHOENIX (Reuters) - Quarterback Derek Anderson, ditched by the Cleveland Browns, has signed a two-year deal with the Arizona Cardinals, the NFL team said Wednesday.
Cardinals starting quarterback Kurt Warner retired at the end of last season.
Anderson spent five seasons with the Browns but struggled last year, having lost his ...More
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Lenny Dykstra filed a $100 million lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase & Co alleging he was fraudulently induced into borrowing more money than he could afford, leading to the former star baseball center fielder's bankruptcy.
Dykstra contended that Washington Mutual Inc, now owned by JPMorgan, let him borrow ...More
MIAMI (Reuters) - The Miami Dolphins have signed infamous former St. Louis Rams and Buffalo Bills guard Richie Incognito, the team said on Wednesday.
Incognito, voted the dirtiest player in the NFL, was fined $50,000 in December after head-butting an opponent after the completion of a play.
After his sixth ...More
LONDON (Reuters) - John Lloyd resigned as Britain's Davis Cup captain Wednesday after a humiliating defeat to Lithuania that triggered hand-wringing and soul-searching in the home of Wimbledon.
Britain have lost their last five Davis Cup ties, and face a relegation playoff against Turkey at Eastbourne in July to avoid ...More
PHOENIX (Reuters) - Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington tested positive for cocaine last July but has since completed a drug-treatment program and will be retained by the team, the Rangers' website said Wednesday.
"I am truly sorry for my careless, dangerous and frankly stupid behavior last year," Washington said at a ...More
MIAMI (Reuters) - Tiger Woods's return to golf at the U.S. Masters next month will generate huge interest in the tournament but almost nothing in the way of immediate revenues or profits for the event.
T.V. ratings will be up, sponsors will be pleased at increased coverage and ...More
