Jamie Benn paces Dallas as Stars move into 8th spot in West – ESPN (blog)
ESPN (blog)The Canadian Olympian had a goal and two assists to lead Dallas to a 4-1 victory over the Carolina…
NFL Scouting Combine Day 3 recap: Michael Sam’s day and Khalil Mack’s … – SB Nation
SB NationINDIANAPOLIS – Saturday at the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium was Michael Sam Day. The media that…
It’s time for more accountability on social media, write Susie O’Brien – Herald Sun
It’s time for more accountability on social media, write Susie O’BrienHerald SunMany people would turn off the phone and block…
North Carolina rallies to beat No. 5 Duke 74-66 – Daily Astorian
Daily AstorianDuke’s Jabari Parker (1) blocks North Carolina’s Nate Britt during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game…
Fan arrested for groping ‘Modern Family’ star in Australia – AFP
AFPSydney — Australian police said Friday they had arrested a man for allegedly groping “Modern Family” star Sarah Hyland at…
1 dead, dozens hurt after unrest at Australian center for asylum seekers – CNN
CNN(CNN) — One person was killed and dozens injured after unrest broke out overnight at an Australian detention center for…
Huge asteroid to fly safely by Earth Monday – Fox News
Fox NewsAn asteroid the size of three football fields is set to make a close brush of Earth on Monday,…
Paper Now Available For iOS In The US, And It Could Be A Facebook … – TechCrunch
TechCrunchFacebook’s new standalone app Paper is now available for download on iOS to everyone in the US, and it’s more…
Russian FSB has poor record against terrorists – USA TODAY
USA TODAYMOSCOW — The Russian agency taking a lead role in security for the upcoming Winter Olympics in Sochi has…
Tampa Bay Rays sign Australian relief pitcher Grant Balfour on two-year deal – Herald Sun
Herald SunAUSTRALIAN relief pitcher Grant Balfour has agreed a two-year deal with the Tampa Bay Rays, the Major League Baseball…
What would the tennis world look like if Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal had … – Herald Sun
Herald SunROGER Federer and Rafael Nadal have won 30 grand slam titles between them, and played one another eight times…
Sochi Olympics terrorism threat: Two more ‘black widow’ suspects identified – NBCNews.com
NBCNews.comBy Albina Kovalyova, Richard Engel and Erin McClam, NBC News. SOCHI, Russia — Russian security officials are hunting for two…
Li Returns to the Semifinals, And Ivanovic Tumbles Out – New York Times
New York TimesLi Na of China will play either Ana Ivanovic of Serbia or Eugenie Bouchard of Canada next. Renee…
Russia Worries Terror Suspects Are Already in Sochi – TIME
TIMEAuthorities in Russia are reportedly facing an early terror scare ahead of the Olympic Games that begin in Sochi next…
Hundreds flee homes as heatwave fans Australia bushfires – Reuters
ReutersSYDNEY (Reuters) – Extreme heat and high winds fanned dozens of bushfires across Australia on Friday, prompting hundreds to flee…
Thai protesters start Bangkok “shutdown” in bid to topple PM – Reuters
ReutersBANGKOK (Reuters) – Thousands of anti-government protesters began a blockade at major intersections in Bangkok on Monday as they sought…
Roger Federer unleashes secret weapon for Aussie Open as he leads Kids Day – Daily Mail
Daily MailWhen Roger Federer announced he was going to be using a larger tennis racquet this season nobody thought it…
Inquest in Britain clears police in killing that triggered riots – Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles TimesLONDON – Fury from family and supporters greeted an inquest jury’s finding Wednesday that police acted lawfully when…
An operation has begun in Antarctica to rescue passengers from ice-bound … – BBC News
BBC NewsA Chinese helicopter arrived close to the vessel, bringing in a crew to assess the landing situation. The aircraft…
Egypt Declares Muslim Brotherhood a Terrorist Group – New York Times
New York TimesCAIRO — Egypt’s military-backed leaders designated the Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist organization on Wednesday, outlawing the country’s most…
Queen Elizabeth II shares Christmas message of reflection Add to … – The Globe and Mail
The Globe and MailIn her annual Christmas message Queen Elizabeth II calls upon people of faith to take time in…
George stays home as royals go to church – The Australian
The AustralianPRINCE George, the five-month-old baby that has brought fresh “happiness and hope” to the Queen, stayed inside the warmth…
Iraqi general among 24 killed in attack – Herald Sun
Herald SunTWENTY-FOUR Iraqi military personnel, including a senior commander, have been killed in an attack in western Iraq, according to…
UN appeals for record $6.5B in Syria aid – USA TODAY
USA TODAYBEIRUT (AP) — The exodus of millions of people from Syria in one of the largest refugee flights in…
Nelson Mandela ceremony interpreter branded ‘fake’ – USA TODAY
USA TODAYThe sign language interpreter used at Tuesday’s memorial service for Nelson Mandela was being called a “fake” by the…
Adidas unveils official 2014 World Cup ball – USA TODAY
USA TODAYAdidas unveiled the official “Brazuca” match ball of the World Cup on Tuesday night at 6 p.m. ET in…
Rory McIlroy birdie clips Adam Scott – ESPN
ESPNSYDNEY — Rory McIlroy birdied the 18th hole to beat Adam Scott at the Australian Open on Sunday, winning for…