Federer seals Hamburg semis berth

DEFENDING champion Roger Federer cruised into the semifinals of the Hamburg Masters by beating Fernando Verdasco of Spain 6-3, 6-3 yesterday. The top-ranked Swiss player, seeking his fifth title in Hamburg, broke...

Flyers stop streaking Penguins

THE Penguins' smooth ride through 12 playoff games got a bit bumpier when the Philadelphia Flyers staved off elimination from the Eastern Conference finals with a 4-2 victory on Thursday night, forcing a Game 5. ...

Harding comes clean in her book

THE memories are painful - and liberating - for Tonya Harding. They also fill a new book, "The Tonya Tapes," in which she speaks frankly, if a bit confusingly, about the Tonya and Nancy scandal. And about being...

Spurs force Game 7 with Hornets win

THE San Antonio Spurs crushed the New Orleans Hornets 99-80 on Thursday to force Game 7 in their Western Conference semifinal. Defending NBA champion San Antonio held a 58-51 lead at the half and turned up the...

Speedo sued as swimsuit row heats up

SWIMSUIT manufacturer TYR Sport sued rival Speedo, maker of the record-breaking "LZR Racer," on Thursday, alleging the company conspired with the US swimming federation to stifle competition and lure top American athletes...