World number one Tiger Woods will launch his bid for a 15th major title in the company of fellow American Stewart Cink and Indian Jeev Milkha Singh at this week's U.S. Masters. A four-times winner of the year's opening major, Woods is scheduled to tee off at 1:52 p.m. EDT in Thursday's opening round at Augusta National Golf Club.
You gets better of Howard as Rockets beat Magic
Houston's Yao Ming won a showdown of top-flight centers with Orlando's Dwight Howard on Tuesday to guide the Rockets to a 93-83 home victory. Yao schooled his younger rival with 20 points and 16 rebounds as Houston stopped Orlando (57-20) from overtaking second-placed Boston (58-19) in the Eastern Conference.
Pioneer Pak heads Korean success story
With Pak Se-ri blazing the trail for others to follow more then a decade ago, South Koreans have changed the face of the women's game through a winning blend of raw talent and an extraordinary work ethic. Pak and her compatriots now make up the largest foreign contingent on the U.S. LPGA Tour, accounting for more than a third, and it is very rare for a tournament to pass without a South Korean challenging for the title.
Hornets clinch playoff spot with win over Heat
MIAMI (Reuters) - The New Orleans Hornets wrapped up a playoff berth the hard way on Tuesday, defeating the Miami Heat 93-87 in overtime. David West's jumper sealed the win with eight seconds remaining in the extra session after Rasual Butler forced overtime with a clutch three-pointer that just beat the buzzer at the end of regulation.
Summit offers security tips for 2012 Games
LONDON (Reuters) - As British police struggled to contain demonstrators at the G20 summit in London last week, organizers of the 2012 Olympics picked up tips ahead of "probably the highest risk Games to be held." The London Games are expected to attract not only many world leaders but also 500,000 spectators a day and will act as a magnet for protest groups keen to publicize their message in front of a global television audience running into billions.
Bids invited for the Montreal Canadiens: paper
(Reuters) - Would-be buyers are being asked to submit formal offers for the Montreal Canadiens hockey team this week, the Globe and Mail said. Potential bidders have been going through the team's books for several weeks as part of due diligence procedures that could eventually lead to a deal to sell all or part of the team, the paper said, citing sources.
You gets better of Howard as Rockets beat Magic
Houston's Yao Ming won a showdown of top-flight centers with Orlando's Dwight Howard on Tuesday to guide the Rockets to a 93-83 home victory. Yao schooled his younger rival with 20 points and 16 rebounds as Houston stopped Orlando (57-20) from overtaking second-placed Boston (58-19) in the Eastern Conference.
Pioneer Pak heads Korean success story
With Pak Se-ri blazing the trail for others to follow more then a decade ago, South Koreans have changed the face of the women's game through a winning blend of raw talent and an extraordinary work ethic. Pak and her compatriots now make up the largest foreign contingent on the U.S. LPGA Tour, accounting for more than a third, and it is very rare for a tournament to pass without a South Korean challenging for the title.
Hornets clinch playoff spot with win over Heat
MIAMI (Reuters) - The New Orleans Hornets wrapped up a playoff berth the hard way on Tuesday, defeating the Miami Heat 93-87 in overtime. David West's jumper sealed the win with eight seconds remaining in the extra session after Rasual Butler forced overtime with a clutch three-pointer that just beat the buzzer at the end of regulation.
Summit offers security tips for 2012 Games
LONDON (Reuters) - As British police struggled to contain demonstrators at the G20 summit in London last week, organizers of the 2012 Olympics picked up tips ahead of "probably the highest risk Games to be held." The London Games are expected to attract not only many world leaders but also 500,000 spectators a day and will act as a magnet for protest groups keen to publicize their message in front of a global television audience running into billions.
Bids invited for the Montreal Canadiens: paper
(Reuters) - Would-be buyers are being asked to submit formal offers for the Montreal Canadiens hockey team this week, the Globe and Mail said. Potential bidders have been going through the team's books for several weeks as part of due diligence procedures that could eventually lead to a deal to sell all or part of the team, the paper said, citing sources.
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