A jury convicted a 23-year-old man on terrorism-related charges Wednesday after a trial in Atlanta. Woods lambasted European Tour referee John Paramor for warning him and playing partner Padraig Harrington for slow play in the final round at Firestone
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Schumacher’s turmoil over failed F1 comeback
A dejected Michael Schumacher described his aborted return to Formula One as his "toughest moment" after a neck injury left him unable to drive for Ferrari in the European Grand Prix as a replacement for Felipe Massa. The seven-time world champion told a televised press conference on Wednesday that he was so disappointed that he was unable to even think about reviving his comeback hopes later this season. Massa, who suffered serious head injuries in a qualifying crash at the Hungarian Grand Prix, is set to be sidelined for at least four races, with test driver Luca Badoer now drafted in for the next grand prix in Valencia next week.
Motorsport: F1 team chief caught speeding
The head of Formula One’s leading team faces a court appearance after being charged with speeding.
‘Bachelorette’ Jillian Harris makes her pick
Canadian beauty Jillian Harris finally found what she was looking for a lover and a best friend when she giddily accepted a proposal from Chicago computer software consultant Ed Swiderski on the season finale of "The Bachelorette" Monday night. After Harris had assured him that he was indeed the one (“There’s no doubt in my mind that I’m madly in love with you,” she enthused), 30-year-old Swiderski got down on one knee and placed a $60,000 Neil Lane platinum and diamond ring on Harris’ finger.
F1: Alonso takes pole after Massa crash
Fernando Alonso claimed a surprising pole position for the Hungary Grand Prix after a final qualifying session disrupted by a freak high-speed crash involving Ferrari’s Felipe Massa.
India floods kill at least 441 this season
At least 441 people have died in floods in India from this season’s monsoon rains, federal authorities said in their latest report. Flooding has affected more than 1.5 million people in parts of India, said the disaster management division of the federal home ministry.
Swine flu a worry for summer camps
Parents who send their children to summer camps have the added concern of swine flu this season.
Beckham: ‘I’m committed to Galaxy and England’
David Beckham says he is still fully committed to the Los Angeles Galaxy but will not give up on his dream of playing for England in the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa. Beckham has been criticized in the United States for going out on loan to AC Milan, missing the start of the MLS season, but on the eve of his return to action with Galaxy took the opportunity to put the record straight.
Turnberry offers true major test, says Tiger
The Ailsa course at Turnberry will offer a degree of difficulty worthy of a major championship, world number one Tiger Woods tells CNN as he bids to win his fourth British Open at the Scottish links. Woods had never played Turnberry before arriving for the third major of the season and after three practice rounds is fully aware of the challenge it presents, particularly if the wind blows
‘Fancy celebrity public figure excess’? Not Moby
Moby describes himself as "a 43-year-old bald guy who likes to make music in his bedroom." If people like the music, that’s OK, he says. And if not, that’s OK, too. “I’m at my happiest when I’m working on music for myself,” he says.