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.
Olympian Pistorius charged with murder
Written by GERALD IMRAY,Associated Press JON GAMBRELL,Associated Press
PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — Paralympic superstar Oscar Pistorius was charged Thursday with the murder of his girlfriend who was shot inside his home in South Africa, a stunning development in the life of a national hero known as the Blade Runner for his high-tech artificial legs.
Buckeyes returning to action after 2 defeats
Written by RUSTY MILLER,AP Sports Writer
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Aaron Craft was an all-state quarterback in high school and in many ways thinks more like a Saturday-afternoon star than the point guard for No. 13 Ohio State.
Leonard's 3-pointer gives Spurs 96-95 win over Cavs
Written by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
CLEVELAND (AP) — The San Antonio Spurs had all of their stars together for the first time in a month — and the game-winning shot still came from a role player.