In sign of shifting policy, Obama looking to end to perpetual U.S. ‘war on terror’
May 24, 2013 – 8:39 am | No Comment

U.S. President Barack Obama. PHOTO/File
(Reuters) – Twelve years after the “war on terror” began, President Barack Obama wants to pull the United States back from some of the most controversial aspects of its global fight …

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Kevin Durant donates $1 million to Red Cross towards Oklahoma tornado relief
May 21, 2013 – 3:57 pm | No Comment
Kevin Durant donates $1 million to Red Cross towards Oklahoma tornado relief

Kevin Durant. PHOTO/Bill Waugh/Reuters
Oklahoma City Thunder star and Olympic gold medalist Kevin Durant is pledging US$1 million for tornado relief through his family foundation.
The American Red Cross announced Tuesday that the gift from The Durant …

West Indies begin preparations for ICC Champions Trophy
May 21, 2013 – 11:34 am | No Comment
West Indies begin preparations for ICC Champions Trophy

West Indies will kick off their preparation for next month’s Champions Trophy in England, when they embark on a five-day camp at the High Performance Center at the 3Ws Oval starting today.
The sessions will be …

WICB to earn $4.5 million from Caribbean Premier League
May 15, 2013 – 9:57 am | No Comment
WICB to earn $4.5 million from Caribbean Premier League

The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) will earn US$4.5 million each year from their deal with Verus International, the owners of the Caribbean Premier League, a WICB Director has announced. The WICB earnings will also …

Tiger Woods wins Players Championship
May 12, 2013 – 9:05 pm | No Comment
Tiger Woods wins Players Championship

Tiger Woods with the Players Championship Trophy. PHOTO/Getty Images
Tiger Woods shook off a double bogey at the 14th hole and held on to win the US PGA Tour Players Championship, setting another career milestone in …

Madrid Open: Serena Williams defeats Maria Sharapova to retain title
May 12, 2013 – 7:53 pm | No Comment
Madrid Open: Serena Williams defeats Maria Sharapova to retain title

A jubilant Serena Williams after winning the Madrid Open final. PHOTO/Reuters
Defending champion Serena Williams beat Maria Sharapova 6-1, 6-4 in the final of the Madrid Open on Sunday to retain her No. 1 ranking and …

Madrid 2013: Serena Williams advances to semi-finals
May 10, 2013 – 10:04 am | No Comment
Madrid 2013: Serena Williams advances to semi-finals

Serena Williams in action against Anabel Medina Garrigues, May 10, 2013. PHOTO/Daniel Ochoa de Olza/AP
Top-ranked Serena Williams outlasted Anabel Medina Garrigues 6-3, 0-6, 7-5 to reach the Madrid Open semifinals on Friday.
Williams appeared to wear …

Madrid 2013: Serena Williams advances to quarterfinals
May 9, 2013 – 1:16 pm | No Comment
Madrid 2013: Serena Williams advances to quarterfinals

Serena Williams in action against Maria Kirilenko. PHOTO/Juan Medina/Reuters
World No.1 Serena Williams cruised into the Madrid Open quarter-finals as she dismantled 13th seed Maria Kirilenko 6-3, 6-1 in just an hour and four minutes on …

Madrid Open: Serena Williams advances to 3rd round
May 7, 2013 – 11:27 am | No Comment
Madrid Open: Serena Williams advances to 3rd round

Serena Williams in action against Yulia Putintseva, Sunday, May 5, 2013. PHOTO/Daniel Ochoa de Olza/AP
(Reuters) – World number one and defending champion Serena Williams continued her progress at the Madrid Open tennis when she eased …

LeBron James awarded 2013 MVP award
May 6, 2013 – 4:41 pm | No Comment
LeBron James awarded 2013 MVP award

LeBron James (c) receives the 2013 MVP trophy. PHOTO/jesse D. Garrabrant/Getty Images
LeBron James was named the 2013 Most Valuable Player (MVP) on Sunday May 5. This is the fourth time he has won the award …

Madrid Open: Serena Williams advances to 2nd round
May 6, 2013 – 11:54 am | No Comment
Madrid Open: Serena Williams advances to 2nd round

Serena Williams. PHOTO/Daniel Ochoa de Olza/AP
Top-ranked Serena Williams advanced to the second round of the Madrid Open on Sunday as players applauded the tournament’s return to red clay after its trial with blue “smurf” clay …