For nine Major League teams, the beginning of the 2013 season was a character-building journey of airline miles, hotel beds, raucous opposing crowds celebrating their home debuts, and uniforms stitched in grey. Monday and Tuesday will change that.
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Schoolchildren are reported to be among the dead after a car bomb exploded at the heart of the city’s business district.
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A gang raided a parked lorry in Bad Hersfeld, Germany, making off with jars of chocolate spread worth £13,600 in total.
Full Story Nutella Heist: 5.5 Tonnes Of Spread Stolen
Novak Djokovic admits to being concerned about the ankle injury he suffered in the Davis Cup on Sunday.
Full Story Djokovic frets at ankle injury
Ross Brawn believes Mercedes are in good shape to emulate their front-running form from Sepang in the Chinese GP thanks to upgrades being brought to the W04 for this weekend’s race.
Full Story Brawn tips Merc to star again
Sunderland midfielder Alfred N’Diaye has revealed the players are enjoying working under new boss Paolo Di Canio and highlighted his different approach than that of Martin O’Neill.
Full Story N’Diaye hails Di Canio impact
Jermaine Jenas believes he still has a future with England and is ready to prove it in the Championship if QPR go down.
Full Story Jenas: I won’t walk out on QPR
Scientists work out how to replace 50% of the fat with fruit juices, which retains the treat’s silky texture.
Full Story New Chocolate Recipe That Halves The Fat
Amid calls from Britain and Germany for greater bank transparency, EU member Luxembourg says it may ease the cloak of secrecy.
Full Story Luxembourg ‘May Ease’ Bank Secrecy Laws
Matthew Maynard has revealed he is taking a complete break from cricket for personal reasons.
Full Story Maynard opts to take a break
Derbyshire head coach Karl Krikken believes youthful exuberance, combined with a mix of Caribbean class, will be the key to his side’s chances of avoiding a swift return to Division Two of the LV= County Championship.
Full Story Krikken backs youth to shine
Britain’s biggest lenders will be asked to pay more towards the cost of regulating the financial sector, Sky News learns.
Full Story Banks Braced For £600m City Regulation Bill
Rory McIlroy felt he had fully justified his decision to play at the Valero Texas Open after shooting a fine closing round of 66 to finish as runner-up.
Full Story Rory upbeat ahead of Masters
The fixture schedule for the quarter-finals of the BBL Championship play-offs was finalised after wins for Surrey Heat and Glasgow Rocks.
Full Story BBL: Rocks claim third
Serena Williams picked up a 49th career title when she came from behind to beat Jelena Jankovic in the final of the Family Circle Cup in South Carolina.
Full Story Serena keeps it in the Family
Sunrisers Hyderabad continued their excellent start to the Indian Premier League season with a Super Over win against Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Full Story Super Sunrisers win again
A’s right fielder Josh Reddick exited Sunday’s game in the bottom of the fifth inning after crashing into the wall while going after a foul ball.
Full Story Reddick exits with apparent arm injury
Orioles outfielder Nolan Reimold left Sunday’s game with right hamstring tightness and will be re-evaluated on Monday.
Full Story Reimold leaves Sunday’s game with injury
Harry Redknapp insisted Queens Park Rangers would keep believing they could avoid relegation but he could not disguise his anguish after a 1-1 draw with Wigan Athletic.
Full Story Redknapp laments cruel luck
Fulham manager Martin Jol was frustrated that a late Newcastle winner denied his side a point on Tyneside.
Full Story Jol left reeling by late show
