It’s quite the Christmas gift. Facebook’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg says he is donating nearly $500 million in company stock to charity in order to promote education and health initiatives. Full Story Zuckerberg donates $500 million in stock to charity
Full Story Zuckerberg donates $500 million in stock to charity
Rory McIlroy has added yet another award to his 2012 collection after he was named Player of the Year by the Golf Writers Association of America. Full Story GWAA honour McIlroy, Chapman
Full Story GWAA honour McIlroy, Chapman
R.A. Dickey picked up his phone on Saturday, and New York Mets general manager Sandy Alderson told the National League Cy Young Award winner that he had 72 hours to negotiate a contract with the Toronto Blue Jays.
Full Story R.A. Apologizes For Holiday Party Incident; Denies Rumor That He Was Bad Teammate
LONDON (Reuters) – The BBC did not put pressure on its flagship news show to drop a sex expose into Jimmy Savile but staff emails published by an inquiry showed that some knew about a “darker side” to the former star even as they prepared a tribute programme.Related StoriesBank of England offers glum outlook for 2013 – minutesSavile police arrest London man in his 70sDecember retail sales rise less than forecast – CBILondon to host 2017 Paralympic world championshipsBritish police to open new Hillsborough disaster inquiry Full Story Report says no evidence of BBC cover-up over Savile
Full Story Report says no evidence of BBC cover-up over Savile
The A’s finalized a $6.5 million, two-year contract with Japanese shortstop Hiroyuki Nakajima on Tuesday, filling a void created by the departures of Cliff Pennington and Stephen Drew.
Full Story A’s agree on $6.5M, 2-year contract with Nakajima
Lorenzo Brown scored 18 of his season-high 24 points after halftime to help No. 25 North Carolina State pull away to beat Stanford 88-79 on Tuesday night. Full Story NC State subdues Stanford behind Brown’s 24
Full Story NC State subdues Stanford behind Brown’s 24
HOUSTON — Rory McIlroy, Stacy Lewis and Roger Chapman have been named 2012 Players of the Year by the Golf Writers Association of America. Full Story McIlroy, Chapman win GWAA Player of Year awards
Full Story McIlroy, Chapman win GWAA Player of Year awards
Carl Landry can become a free agent next summer, if he declines his player option, but the forward wants to be in Golden State long term Full Story NBA AM: Carl Landry Seeks Long-Term Home
Full Story NBA AM: Carl Landry Seeks Long-Term Home
Colin Kaepernick may be 4-1 as the 49ers starter but he’s still developing a rapport with two offensive cogs: tight end Vernon Davis and center Jonathan Goodwin.
Full Story Colin Kaepernick, Vernon Davis trying to get on same page
The last two weeks have brought hype and anticipation to Foxborough, with many believing the two best teams in the NFL would be facing off at Gillette Stadium.
Full Story Bill Belichick says lowly Jaguars a test for Patriots
The city that has set the standard for large, loud crowds in MLS may be closer than ever to hosting the US national team for a massive World Cup qualifier. Read More Full Story Sources: Seattle in the mix to host US World Cup qualifier
Full Story Sources: Seattle in the mix to host US World Cup qualifier
Read More Full Story Best of 2012: A tip of the hat to Celebration of the Year
Full Story Best of 2012: A tip of the hat to Celebration of the Year
Kobe Bryant scored four of his 30 points in the final 1:26, and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame an 18-point third-quarter deficit to beat Charlotte 101-100 on Tuesday night, handing the Bobcats their 12th straight loss. Full Story Kobe’s 30 key Lakers’ comeback vs. Bobcats
Full Story Kobe’s 30 key Lakers’ comeback vs. Bobcats
QPR playmaker Adel Taarabt has confirmed he wants to play for Morocco at the African Nations Cup next month. Full Story Taarabt targets Morocco call
Full Story Taarabt targets Morocco call
Gallinari scored a season-high 28 points, outlasting Duncan down the stretch and leading the Denver Nuggets over the San Antonio Spurs 112-106 on Tuesday night. Full Story Gallinari’s 28 points lifts Nuggets past Spurs
Full Story Gallinari’s 28 points lifts Nuggets past Spurs
Thirteen-round programme with Citroen on the cards for Spaniard Full Story Sordo linked to full campaign
Full Story Sordo linked to full campaign
Gloucestershire sign Australian batsman Michael Klinger as captain and overseas player for next season’s campaign.
Full Story Glos bring in Klinger as captain
Rafael Benitez welcomes Oscar’s dismay at his exclusion from Chelsea’s starting line-up in Sunday’s Club World Cup final against Corinthians. Full Story Oscar attitude pleases Benitez
Full Story Oscar attitude pleases Benitez
That means the rest of the hot stove dominoes will begin to fall. That could be as remaining free-agent signings or via trade for many teams.
Full Story MLB Trade Speculation: Players That Could Be Traded by Opening Day
Stuart MacGill slams the decision to withdraw Usman Khawaja from Thursday’s Big Bash League game as ‘absolutely crazy’.
Full Story Withdrawing Khawaja crazy: MacGill
