Pistorius prosecutors pursue premeditated murder
Written by GERALD IMRAY,Associated Press JON GAMBRELL,Associated Press
PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — Oscar Pistorius held his head in his hands and wept openly in court Friday as prosecutors said they would pursue a charge of premeditated murder against the Paralympic superstar.
Thomas scores 22, Ohio State escapes upset, 69-59
Written by RUSTY MILLER,AP Sports Writer
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Usually, the two certainties at Ohio State each winter are snow and a win whenever Northwestern comes to town.
Reds OF Hamilton gets chance to speed up career
Written by GARY SCHATZ,Associated Press
GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Billy Hamilton is getting a chance to speed up his career by doing more than just stealing bases.
Francona, Indians ready for first workout
Written by TOM WITHERS,AP Sports Writer
GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Back in a uniform he wore as a player, Terry Francona will stand before a major league team for the first time since 2011 and deliver a speech he hopes shapes the upcoming season.
Ligety of US wins GS for 3rd gold medal at worlds
Written by ERIC WILLEMSEN,Associated Press
SCHLADMING, Austria (AP) — Ted Ligety has become the first man in 45 years to earn three gold medals at the skiing world championships by winning the giant slalom in dominating style.
News of Pistorius leaves many in disbelief
Written by CHRIS LEHOURITES,AP Sports Writer
LONDON (AP) — Out in the small Italian town of Gemona, among many places around the world, the arrest of Oscar Pistorius on murder charges was hard to believe.
Danica talks dating driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
Written by JENNA FRYER,AP Auto Racing Writer
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Danica Patrick slid into her chair at NASCAR media day Thursday and promptly informed her audience it would be race questions only.
No decision yet on NHL players in Olympics
Written by IRA PODELL,AP Sports Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — A decision on whether NHL players will head to the 2014 Sochi Olympics isn't likely to be reached this week.