All results / Stories / Samora St Rose

Grief-stricken Djokovic into Monte Carlo quarterfinals

MONACO (AP) -- Novak Djokovic played just hours after learning about the death of his grandfather and defeated Alexandr Dolgopolov 2-6, 6-1, 6-4 yesterday to reach the Monte Carlo Masters quarterfinals. Seven-time defending champion Rafael Nadal followed D

Mexico beats Brazil 2-0 in qualifying warm-up

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Giovani Dos Santos and Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez both scored in the first half as Mexico beat Brazil 2-0 on Sunday in a final warm-up for the Mexicans before World Cup qualifying. It was the second straight game in which Mexico

Liverpool warms up for FA Cup final with loss

LONDON (AP) -- Liverpool's hopes of taking a morale-boosting victory into the FA Cup final were dashed thanks to a 1-0 home loss to Fulham on Tuesday, improving Everton's chances of finishing above its Merseyside rival in the Premier League for the first t

Bartoli, Vinci reach the quarterfinals

By TRUNG LATIEULE Associated Press PARIS (AP) -- Marion Bartoli of France defeated Petra Martic of Croatia 7-5, 6-1 Thursday to reach the Open GDF Suez quarterfinals while Americans Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Christina McHale failed to make it out of the s

Bartoli, Vinci reach the quarterfinals

By TRUNG LATIEULE Associated Press PARIS (AP) -- Marion Bartoli of France defeated Petra Martic of Croatia 7-5, 6-1 Thursday to reach the Open GDF Suez quarterfinals while Americans Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Christina McHale failed to make it out of the s

Bartoli, Vinci reach the quarterfinals

By TRUNG LATIEULE Associated Press PARIS (AP) -- Marion Bartoli of France defeated Petra Martic of Croatia 7-5, 6-1 Thursday to reach the Open GDF Suez quarterfinals while Americans Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Christina McHale failed to make it out of the s

Bartoli, Vinci reach the quarterfinals

By TRUNG LATIEULE Associated Press PARIS (AP) -- Marion Bartoli of France defeated Petra Martic of Croatia 7-5, 6-1 Thursday to reach the Open GDF Suez quarterfinals while Americans Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Christina McHale failed to make it out of the s

Bartoli, Vinci reach the quarterfinals

By TRUNG LATIEULE Associated Press PARIS (AP) -- Marion Bartoli of France defeated Petra Martic of Croatia 7-5, 6-1 Thursday to reach the Open GDF Suez quarterfinals while Americans Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Christina McHale failed to make it out of the s

Sharapova reaches the quarterfinals

By TRUNG LATIEULE Associated Press PARIS (AP) -- Maria Sharapova beat Chanelle Scheepers of South Africa 6-3, 6-1 on Wednesday to reach the quarterfinals of the Open GDF Suez. The top-seeded Russian said the court was faster than expected after she hit 19

Sharapova reaches the quarterfinals

By TRUNG LATIEULE Associated Press PARIS (AP) -- Maria Sharapova beat Chanelle Scheepers of South Africa 6-3, 6-1 on Wednesday to reach the quarterfinals of the Open GDF Suez. The top-seeded Russian said the court was faster than expected after she hit 19

MAGIC C DWIGHT HOWARD FORMALLY REQUESTS TRADE

By KYLE HIGHTOWER Associated Press ORLANDO, Florida (AP) -- When Magic star Dwight Howard signed a contract extension in 2007, he joked that he and Mickey Mouse would be in Orlando forever. Now Howard wants out, putting one of the NBA's most dominant big

Valencia beats Levante 4-1 in Copa del Rey

VALENCIA, Spain (AP) -- Valencia took a commanding lead in its Copa del Rey quarterfinal against Levante with a 4-1 home win over its crosstown rival in the first leg on Thursday. After Levante playmaker Jose Barkero had to be replaced after just 10 minute

Croatia beats Ireland 3-1 at Euro 2012

By PAN PYLAS Associated Press POZNAN, Poland (AP) -- Playing in a difficult group with Spain and Italy, it's Croatia at the top. The Croats took advantage of a frail Ireland defense to win their opening match at the European Championship, getting two goal

Chelsea beat Tottenham 5-1, reach FA Cup final

By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer LONDON (AP) -- Chelsea sealed a meeting with Liverpool in the FA Cup final after thrashing London rival Tottenham 5-1 at Wembley Stadium yesterday thanks to some ruthless finishing and a controversial goal that will reign

Manchester clubs must rally or face Europa exit

By PAUL LOGOTHETIS AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) -- Manchester rivals United and City are well clear at the top of the Premier League standings but are playing for survival in continental competition this week in the Europa League. United is trailing 3-2 a

Manchester clubs must rally or face Europa exit

By PAUL LOGOTHETIS AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) -- Manchester rivals United and City are well clear at the top of the Premier League standings but are playing for survival in continental competition this week in the Europa League. United is trailing 3-2 a

In heavy rain, Sharapova beats Li Na to retain Italian Open title

By DANIELLA MATAR Associated Press ROME (AP) -- Maria Sharapova successfully defended her Italian Open title Sunday, beating Li Na 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (5) in a wild match in which play was twice interrupted by rain and the red clay turned to mud. "The match was

Djokovic wins six-hour final

By JOHN PYE AP Sports Writer MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -- Novak Djokovic ripped off his shirt and let out a primal scream, flexing his torso the way a prize fighter would after a desperate, last-round knockout. This was the final act in Djokovic's 5-7, 6-

Tottenham beats Villa 2-0, rises to third in league

LONDON (AP) -- Emmanuel Adebayor scored twice on Monday as Tottenham beat Aston Villa 2-0 to rise to third in the Premier League by extending its unbeaten streak to nine matches, including eight victories. Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp made his first ap

Man United wipes out City lead in Premier League

LONDON (AP) -- Manchester United wiped out Manchester City's lead at the top of the Premier League, beating Stoke 2-0 as its neighbour lost 1-0 at Everton with the help of another Landon Donovan assist. Darron Gibson, who left Old Trafford in January, scor