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Dolphins destroy the Raiders 34-14 in Miami

By STEVEN WINE AP Sports Writer MIAMI (AP) -- Even with his team losing badly, Oakland Raiders linebacker Aaron Curry had to smile. He broke up a fourth-quarter pass with a jarring hit on Reggie Bush, who responded by rolling over onto his stomach and doi

Spurs boost Champs League hopes by beating Swansea

LONDON (AP) -- Tottenham beat Swansea 3-1 Sunday to close within goal difference of Arsenal for third place in the English Premier League. Tottenham's win also helped it keep Chelsea and Newcastle at arm's length in the race to finish in the Champions Leag

Spurs boost Champs League hopes by beating Swansea

LONDON (AP) -- Tottenham beat Swansea 3-1 Sunday to close within goal difference of Arsenal for third place in the English Premier League. Tottenham's win also helped it keep Chelsea and Newcastle at arm's length in the race to finish in the Champions Leag

SPOTLIGHT: Group 'goes to Jamaica to help deaf kids

SPOTLIGHT: Group 'goes to Jamaica to help deaf kids By JUSTIN GLAWE (Peoria) Journal Star PEORIA, Ill. (AP) -- If you can speak, your voice will be heard, but for many deaf children in Jamaica, their voices are muffled, or even silenced. That's where

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

Venezuela criticizes US stance on Falklands

By CHRISTOPHER TOOTHAKER Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) -- Venezuela has criticized the US government for its stance on Argentina's long-standing dispute with Britain over the Falkland Islands. At the Summit of the Americas in Colombia over the

Mass killer expounds on fanatical views at trial

By KARL RITTER Associated Press OSLO, Norway (AP) -- In a scene unimaginable in many countries, Norway's worst mass killer got the chance to explain his fanatical views to the court and the world, unrepentant and dressed in a business suit. Prosecutors an

Argentina's oil takeover rattles investors

By LUIS ANDRES HENAO and MICHAEL WARREN Associated Press BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) -- Argentina's takeover of its top energy company from Spain's Repsol might solve the country's short-term energy needs, and thrills Argentines who blame privatizations

NDA playoffs division season to start today

NDA playoffs division season to start today THE Nassau Darts Association (NDA) Playoffs/Divisional Season 2011-2012 is all set to begin today. 5 Divisions (26 Teams) Championship - 4 Teams - 1 - 4 Div A - 6 Teams - 5 - 10 Div

Kenyans Kipsang, Keitany take top spots in London Marathon

LONDON (AP) -- Kenyan marathon runners showed their superiority going into the Olympics, with Wilson Kipsang and Mary Keitany coasting to victory in London on Sunday to virtually assure themselves of selection for the games. Kipsang, the second-fastest mar

Nadal beats Djokovic to win Monte Carlo final

By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Sports Writer MONACO (AP) -- Rafael Nadal finally managed to beat Novak Djokovic in a final, thrashing the top-ranked Serb 6-3, 6-1 on Sunday to win the Monte Carlo Masters for the eighth consecutive year and end a run of seven straig

James, Heat win home finale over Houston

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer MIAMI (AP) -- As LeBron James was walking to Miami's home bench for the final time this regular season, he raised his left arm to acknowledge the roars of another sold-out crowd. And when the obligatory "M-V-P" chants star

Chavez dismisses rumours, saying he'll be home soon

By FABIOLA SANCHEZ Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) -- Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez reappeared on television Monday after an eight-day silence, scoffing at rumours that his health took a turn for the worse and saying he plans to be back home t

Smith leads the Hawks past Celtics 83-74

ATLANTA (AP) -- Josh Smith scored 22 points and grabbed 18 rebounds, leading the Atlanta Hawks to an 83-74 victory over Boston in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference playoffs last night, the final minute turning ugly when Celtics star Rajon Rondo was ejected

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

American teen gains 2nd round at Australian Open

By JUSTIN BERGMAN Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -- Sloane Stephens says there's no need for hand-wringing over the future of American women's tennis in the post-Williams era -- the kids are going to be all right. The 18-year-old Floridan, who

Insects, not ankle, bug Serena in Aussie comeback

By JOHN PYE AP Sports Writer MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -- If anything, it was the insects buzzing around Rod Laver Arena that bugged Serena Williams the most. The injured left ankle held up fine in her opening match Tuesday at the Australian Open, and eve

Wozniacki, Clijsters into 3rd round

By JOHN PYE AP Sports Writer MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -- Defending champion Kim Clijsters and No. 1-ranked Caroline Wozniacki advanced to the third round of the Australian Open in contrasting styles on Wednesday. Clijsters needed only 47 minutes to beat

Els, Harrington looking to atone for poor 2011

GEORGE, South Africa (AP) -- Playing in the same group in the opening round of the Volvo Golf Champions today isn't the only thing Ernie Els and Padraig Harrington have in common. They're both also desperate to atone for disappointing seasons in 2011. The

Beckham signs 2-year deal with LA Galaxy

LONDON (AP) -- Resisting the lure of Paris for the sake of his family, David Beckham pledged his future to America's Major League Soccer on Wednesday by signing a new two-year contract with the Los Angeles Galaxy. The 36-year-old midfielder had been courte