LOS ANGELES-- Former tennis world No.1 Maria Sharapova said on Monday that she failed a drug test at the Australian Open due to a substance she has been taking the last 10 years for health issues.
DENVER-- Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning bid an emotional farewell to the National Football League on Monday after an 18-year career that established him as one of the game's greatest quarterbacks.
LONDON-- Sarah Hammer led the U.S. to their first gold medal in women's team pursuit before Britain's Jonathan Dibben produced a thrilling climax to day three of the world track championships in the points race on Friday.
KIM SHA BEACH--The 36th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta is complete. The sails have been furled and spinnakers stowed. Records were set and parties were well attended. As always there were a few bumps, some at the bridge openings and a few on the race course.
SPAIN-- Barcelona set a Spanish record of 35 matches unbeaten in all competitions with a thumping 5-1 win at nine-man Rayo Vallecano in La Liga on Thursday after goal-machine Lionel Messi scored his 35th hat-trick.
Ivan Rakitic opened the scoring, Messi caught up with Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo on 35 trebles in all competitions and Arda Turan completed the rout, with Turkey's captain scoring his first goal for the club since joining from Atletico Madrid.
