LONDON (AP) — They had names like Thorfinn Skull-splitter, Erik Bloodaxe and Ragnar Hairy Pants. No wonder the Vikings have a rough and bloody reputation. A new exhibition at the British Museum strives to make people think again about the
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Defensive end Greg Hardy has signed his franchise tag tender with the Carolina Panthers, a person familiar with the situation said Tuesday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the signing
SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — Two-time AL Cy Young Award winner Johan Santana has agreed to a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles as he tries to come back from the second major operation on his left shoulder. The 34-year-old
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A cold, gray day greeted revelers gathering Tuesday along parade routes as the Carnival season in New Orleans headed to a crest with the unabashed celebration of Mardi Gras. The first street marching groups — including
Libertarian comic Drew Carey will cut a rug later this month for the new season of ABC’s popular reality series Dancing with the Stars. Carey will be joined on the show’s 18th season by Olympic ice dancers Charlie White and
Medea Benjamin of Code Pink announced on twitter last night that she had been jailed by Egyptian police as she was on her way leading a group of activists to “Hamas-lead” Gaza traveling via Cairo. This morning she tweeted that
SEVASTOPOL, Ukraine (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered tens of thousands of Russian troops participating in military exercises near Ukraine’s border to return to their bases as U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry was on his way to Kiev.
KATMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Litterbugs are no longer welcome on the roof of the world. As Nepal welcomes this year’s trekking season on Mount Everest, it is introducing new rules and oversight this week in hopes of taking more control
GENEVA (AP) — European automakers cast a wary eye toward Russia on the first day of the Geneva Auto Show on Tuesday, poised for a quick strategy rethink as the threat of sanctions hangs over the country because of its
BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian state media say government forces are advancing in battle and tightening their grip on the last rebel stronghold near the border with Lebanon. The SANA news agency said on Tuesday that troops have made significant gains
A senior aide to British Prime Minister David Cameron has resigned after being arrested on suspicion of child pornography offences, Downing Street confirmed. Patrick Rock, 62, was arrested by officers from the National Crime Agency last month. “On the evening
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Sixty touchdown passes. Fifteen wins. A fifth MVP trophy. Peyton Manning is more productive than he’s ever been, and whether he’s deciphering defenses at the line of scrimmage on game day or on his iPad during
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — The first review under Major League Baseball’s expanded replay system has taken place and after a further look that took 2½ minutes, the call stood. Toronto manager John Gibbons used his challenge to ask umpires
KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — Jon Singleton is considered the top first base prospect in baseball — a big, dynamic left-handed hitter with power and composure who can use the entire field. He’s one of the players expected to help the
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Ukraine’s fugitive president requested Russian soldiers in the strategic Crimea region “to establish legitimacy, peace, law and order,” Russia’s U.N. ambassador said Monday, contradicting the president’s own comments last week, while Ukraine’s ambassador said 16,000 troops
Unbeaten US fighter Omar Figueroa will not defend his World Boxing Council lightweight crown on Saturday after injuring his left hand during training, promoters announced. The bout was among three title fights scheduled for the undercard of Sunday’s non-title bout
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Even in a new league, Connecticut doesn’t believe in sharing the wealth. The top-ranked Huskies showed that in squashing No. 3 Louisville’s quest to forge a tie in the American Athletic Conference by overwhelming the Cardinals
MIAMI (AP) — Best player. Best game of his career. LeBron James clearly isn’t ready to concede his MVP award to anyone yet. Dazzling from inside and out, James put on the best scoring show of his NBA life on
MIAMI (AP) — LeBron James is considering a return to Cleveland. Well, for one night, anyway. James has been asked to attend Saturday night’s Cavaliers jersey retirement ceremony for his former teammate and longtime friend Zydrunas Ilgauskas, who now works
NEW YORK (AP) — Jason Collins spent part of his off day on Sunday shopping at Costco. He was wise to stock up, since he’ll be staying with Brooklyn for at least a little while longer. The Nets plan to
WASHINGTON (AP) — Facial hair and teeth-whitening will be getting unusually prominent attention from the Supreme Court. The court agreed Monday to hear two cases during its next term that involve matters of personal hygiene in vastly different settings. In
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — The first day of spring practice was a bit surreal for Notre Dame quarterback Everett Golson. It had nothing to do with the 4 below zero temperature outside when the Fighting Irish took the field
UPDATE: The friendly soccer match between the United States and Ukraine on Wednesday that had been canceled is back on, according to U.S. Soccer. According to NBC Sports: “The Football Federation of Ukraine confirmed that their team will travel to
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The first spring training test of baseball’s expanded instant replay system has gotten off to a smooth start. Three calls were challenged Monday, and the umpire’s ruling was upheld each time. Extra replay was in place
The impressive box office haul for Son of God, a spiritual film culled from footage already broadcast on the hit miniseries The Bible, should bode well for Noah. Director Darren Aronofsky’s upcoming adventure film is the latest Hollywood project with
