A 2-Hour Marathon? It's a Question of When, Not If
By CHRISTOPHER CLAREY
The half-marathon record is now 58 minutes 23 seconds, and some predict that a runner will break the 2-hour barrier for the full race within a decade or two.
As Real Madrid Celebrates,Trophy Is Crushed by Bus
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Real Madrid waited 18 years to win back the Copa del Rey trophy — only to drop the cup and watch it get crushed under the wheels of a bus.
Davis Cup Approves CourtFor U.S.-Spain Quarterfinal
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Davis Cup organizers rejected Spain’s appeal on Thursday, and said the United States’ choice of a hardcourt surface for the quarterfinal in July in Austin, Tex., met regulations.
Sheik Buys Spanish Club
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Royal Emirates Group of Companies, a Dubai business group headed by Sheik Butti bin Suhail Al Maktoum, bought the Spanish club Getafe.
Paul Valthaty Bursts Into Starring Role in Indian Premier League
By HUW RICHARDS
Paul Valthaty of Punjab is a cricketing foot soldier, a low-priced backup to the expensive international talent. Two astounding performances in the span of four days have rocketed him from obscurity to fame.
The Lede Blog
Real Madrid Drops the Spanish Cup
By ROBERT MACKEY
Hours after Real Madrid hoisted one of Spanish soccer's most prestigious trophies, the team's bus rolled over it.
Oops! Real Madrid Drops Trophy Under Team Bus
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Real Madrid waited 18 years to win back the Copa del Rey trophy — only to drop the cup and watch it get crushed under the wheels of a bus.
For Madrid, Winning Ugly Is Still Winning
By ROB HUGHES
Real Madrid defeated Barcelona on Wednesday to win Spain’s King’s Cup for the first time in 18 years.
In Florida, Light Heart and Heavy Legs
April 21, 2011
With Mail Bombs, Old Firm Rivalry Crosses the Line
April 20, 2011
Manchester United Tops Forbes List
April 20, 2011
One and Only: Grete
April 19, 2011
Time to Reconnect With Joys Missed and Tee Shots Lost
April 17, 2011
At Least Walking Won't Set Fire To the Fairway
April 17, 2011
Robert Kubica on the Mend
April 21, 2011
Hamilton Wins Chinese Grand Prix
April 17, 2011
Lively Qualifier in China
April 16, 2011
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SOCCER
MLS: Decision on Beckham Based on Soccer
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MLS: No Desire for Promotion-Relegation
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TENNIS
Oudin Advances, Safina Into Qfinals in Morocco
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Nadal to Play Monfils in Quarters at Barcelona
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Davis Cup Throws Out Spain Appeal of US Surface
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Spain Appeals to Davis Cup Over US Surface Choice
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RUGBY
From Rugby Player to Referee
By EMMA STONEY
AUTO RACING
No Istanbul Grand Prix in 2012-Reports
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Team Lotus Linked to Caterham Takeover
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Johnson Wins at Talladega by Smallest of Margins
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Hamilton Finds Room to Win at Chinese Grand Prix
By BRAD SPURGEON
Team by Team Analysis of Chinese Grand Prix
By REUTERS
BASEBALL
Red Sox Extend Run With 11-Inning Win Over Angels
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Oswalt, Phillies Shut Down Padres 3-0
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
NL Capsules
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hernandez Strikes Out 8, M's Beat A's 1-0
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cabrera's Winning Single Lifts KC Past Cleveland
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Selig Finally Finds Peace as He Looks Toward Next Job
By TYLER KEPNER
In Preview of Clemens Trial, Issues of Access and Credibility
By KATIE THOMAS
Uncertainty of What’s Next for Dodgers
By RICHARD SANDOMIR
Selig Expects Playoffs to Expand in 2012
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, LYNN ZINSER and BEN SHPIGEL
McDonald Ineffective in 9-5 Loss
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
GOLF
Willis’ Birdie Run Brings Him Heritage Lead
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
South Korea's Han Leads China Open
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Mason Rudolph, Consistent Contender on PGA Tour, Dies at 76
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New Tiger, Old Tiger, They Both Sound the Same
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mickelson Commits to Play at Quail Hollow
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Garcia Banks on Brotherly Love at China Open
By REUTERS
CRICKET
CYCLING
Belgium's Gilbert Wins Fleche Wallonne
By REUTERS
Italian Organisers Seek Damages From Cofidis
By REUTERS
ICE HOCKEY
Sharks Beat Kings 6-3 to Take 3-1 Series Lead
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Blackhawks Rout Canucks to Cut Deficit to 3-2
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Goldwater, Glendale, Hulsizer Talk Coyotes Sale
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Coyotes, After Being Swept, Skate Off Into Unknown
By KAREN CROUSE
Blackhawks Rout Canucks to Stave Off Elimination
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
In the Postseason, Blunders Are Burned Into Memory
By JEFF Z. KLEIN
Ryder's OT Goal Draws Bruins Even With Habs
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Predators, Ducks Trade More Jabs Heading to Game 5
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ducks' Ruutu Suspended for Game for Hit on Erat
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
BASKETBALL
Blazers Beat Mavs 97-92 to Pull to 2-1 in Series
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Win or Lose, D’Antoni Deserves Another Year
By WILLIAM C. RHODEN
Heat and Bulls Are Within a Win of Sweeping Their First-Round Opponents
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
First Order for Knicks Is a Healthy Lineup
By JONATHAN ABRAMS
The Trainer Behind Those Improbable Plays
By JONATHAN ABRAMS
Heat Beat 76ers 100-94; Take 3-0 Lead
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rose Leads Bulls Past Pacers for 3-0 Lead
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Sacramento Begins Pitch to NBA Execs to Keep Kings
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hornets Confident as They Prepare to Host Lakers
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nuggets Regroup, Down 0-2 to Thunder
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hawks Hoping Home Court Will Really Be Advantage
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Stern: NFL Reinforces Need to Not Wait on New Deal
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Grizzlies Back Home, Ready to Improve vs Spurs
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Love Is Most Improved Player; Can Team Follow?
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
AMERICAN FOOTBALL
With Few Immediate Needs, Jets Look for the Best in N.F.L. Draft
By DAVE CALDWELL and MARK VIERA
N.F.L. Argues Against Damages in TV Case
By JUDY BATTISTA
Panthers GM: No Final Decision Made on No. 1 Pick
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Raiders Coach Jackson Prepares for 1st Season
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
NFL Says Law Firm Can't Bring New Players to Court
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dolphins Prep for Draft Without Parcells' 'Aura'
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Packers Keep Tabs on Injuries Despite Lockout
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Browns QB McCoy Hosting Workouts in Texas
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lions Say Matthew Stafford's Rehab Is Going Well
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Former Steeler and Spartan Chandnois Dies at 86
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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