Barcelona's Xavi struggling with a hamstring strain

Madrid: Barcelona's Xavi has a hamstring strain and is likely to be rested for Saturday's trip to Celta Vigo in the hope he recovers for the Champions League quarter-final first leg next week, the club said on

Bayern Munich prioritise Champions League over title party

There will be no celebrations in Munich's Marienplatz, waving of red and white flags or the spilling of beer from the mayor's balcony onto the thousands of supporters below if Bayern Munich clinch the Bundesliga

Points has an old putter and takes early lead

HUMBLE, Texas (AP) -- The march to the Masters for Rory McIlroy looks more like a crawl.
McIlroy only had four birdie putts on the front nine, none closer than 20 feet. He took two chips to reach the

Pitt RB Rushel Shell taking leave of absence

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Pittsburgh running back Rushel Shell is taking time off from football to deal with what coach Paul Chryst is calling ''challenges'' off the field.

Chryst released a statement Thursday stressing that Shell ''very much remains a part of our family on a daily basis'' but is not participating in spring drills at the moment.

Shell rushed for 641 yards and four touchdowns during his freshman season last fall and is projected to be the starting tailback for the Panthers when they open fall camp. Chryst said his primary concern is for Shell's well-being and that Shell has the program's full support.

Shell, from Hopewell, Pa., located about two hours east of Pittsburgh, set the state career high school rushing record during his career at Hopewell High, rushing for 9,078 yards.

Pacers F Granger having season-ending knee surgery

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Danny Granger's season is ending the same way it began in Indiana - with a sore left knee that will require more medical treatment.

Giants extend deals for Sabean, Bochy through 2016

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- The San Francisco Giants have signed general manager Brian Sabean and manager Bruce Bochy to three-year contracts that will keep them with the club through the 2016 season.

Dipika Pallikal, Saurav Ghosal lose in KL Open

Kuala Lumpur: India's top squash players Dipika Pallikal and Saurav Ghosal lost their respective matches in the KL Open here on Thursday.

TE Davis keeps options open after visiting Bills

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) -- Free agent tight end Fred Davis intends to continue weighing his options after meeting with the Buffalo Bills for a second time.