http://timesleader.com/section/feeds.rss Latest Stories from the Times Leader News en-us Copyright 2013 Civitas Media http://timesleader.com/news/cycling/537569/Visconti-takes-2nd-solo-victory-in-17th-Giro-stage&source=RSS VICENZA, Italy 8212 Giovanni Visconti won the 17th stage of the Giro d'Italia on Wednesday to claim another solo victory, and Vincenzo Nibali retained the overall lead. Wed, 22 May 2013 16:30:00 EST http://timesleader.com/news/cycling/537569/Visconti-takes-2nd-solo-victory-in-17th-Giro-stage&source=RSS http://timesleader.com/news/football/537442/Bears-LB-Urlacher-announces-his-retirement&source=RSS CHICAGO 8212 Brian Urlacher wasn't sure how dominant he could be any longer, so he's calling it a career after 13 seasons with the Chicago Bears.And what a career it was8226 Eight Pro Bowl seasons8226 Defensive Player of the Year in 2005 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:04:00 EST http://timesleader.com/news/football/537442/Bears-LB-Urlacher-announces-his-retirement&source=RSS http://timesleader.com/news/apsports/543564354012636/Gattis-grand-slam-leads-Braves-past-Twins-8-3&source=RSS AP Evan Gattis kept up an amazing rookie season with his first grand slam, B.J. Upton and Ramiro Pena also homered, and the Atlanta Braves finished off a sweep of the woeful Minnesota Twins with a 8-3 rout on Wednesday. Wed, 22 May 2013 15:39:00 EST http://timesleader.com/news/apsports/543564354012636/Gattis-grand-slam-leads-Braves-past-Twins-8-3&source=RSS http://timesleader.com/news/apsports/3664824579807819359/Young-drivers-give-IndyCar-solid-foundation&source=RSS AP Graham Rahal and Marco Andretti have all the ingredients the IndyCar Series has been craving. They have famous family names, have reached Victory Lane and seem to enjoy playing up their growing rivalry. Wed, 22 May 2013 13:42:00 EST http://timesleader.com/news/apsports/3664824579807819359/Young-drivers-give-IndyCar-solid-foundation&source=RSS http://timesleader.com/news/apsports/775254937471604905/Querrey-beats-Stakhovsky-to-reach-quarters-in-Nice&source=RSS AP American Sam Querrey reached the quarterfinals of the Nice Open by beating Sergiy Stakhovsky of Ukraine 7-5, 6-3 on Wednesday. Wed, 22 May 2013 13:41:00 EST http://timesleader.com/news/apsports/775254937471604905/Querrey-beats-Stakhovsky-to-reach-quarters-in-Nice&source=RSS http://timesleader.com/news/sports/536352/Comets-advance-to-district-semis&source=RSS Seventh-seeded Abington Heights defeated second-seed North Pocono, 3-2, May 21 to advance to the District 2 Class AAA semifinals on Thursday, April 23.Third baseman Matt Heckman drove in two runs and pitcher Tyler Ksiazek had two hits and scored a run. Wed, 22 May 2013 13:38:00 EST http://timesleader.com/news/sports/536352/Comets-advance-to-district-semis&source=RSS http://timesleader.com/news/apsports/1889474416924254237/Twins-Plouffe-has-concussion-on-7-day-DL&source=RSS AP The Minnesota Twins placed third baseman Trevor Plouffe on the seven-day disabled list with a concussion Wednesday after he was struck in the head by Dan Uggla's shin while breaking up an attempted double play. Wed, 22 May 2013 12:43:00 EST http://timesleader.com/news/apsports/1889474416924254237/Twins-Plouffe-has-concussion-on-7-day-DL&source=RSS http://timesleader.com/news/apsports/8153943244908859/Bears-LB-Urlacher-announces-his-retirement&source=RSS AP Star linebacker Brian Urlacher is calling it a career after 13 seasons with the Chicago Bears. Wed, 22 May 2013 12:43:00 EST http://timesleader.com/news/apsports/8153943244908859/Bears-LB-Urlacher-announces-his-retirement&source=RSS http://timesleader.com/news/olympics/534447680607711018/Richard-Carrion-declares-IOC-presidential-bid&source=RSS AP Richard Carrion of Puerto Rico entered the IOC presidential race Wednesday, promising to use his business experience to guide the Olympics through the world's troubled financial times and proposing to deploy IOC staff permanently in host cities... Wed, 22 May 2013 10:40:00 EST http://timesleader.com/news/olympics/534447680607711018/Richard-Carrion-declares-IOC-presidential-bid&source=RSS http://timesleader.com/news/apsports/2142924992951318/Woods:-Garcia-comment-hurtful-time-to-move-on&source=RSS AP Tiger Woods says the quotfried chickenquot comment from Sergio Garcia was hurtful and inappropriate. Two weeks after they verbally sparred at The Players Championship, Woods say it's time to move on. Wed, 22 May 2013 09:39:00 EST http://timesleader.com/news/apsports/2142924992951318/Woods:-Garcia-comment-hurtful-time-to-move-on&source=RSS http://timesleader.com/news/apsports/9525520406780072477/Sharks-hang-on-to-beat-Kings-2-1-and-tie-series&source=RSS AP The San Jose Sharks barely held off the Los Angeles Kings at the end for a second straight home win. Wed, 22 May 2013 03:40:00 EST http://timesleader.com/news/apsports/9525520406780072477/Sharks-hang-on-to-beat-Kings-2-1-and-tie-series&source=RSS http://timesleader.com/news/apsports/791844180425509/Sandovals-HR-lifts-Giants-past-Nationals-4-2&source=RSS AP Pablo Sandoval hit a two-run home run in the bottom of the 10th inning after Gregor Blanco's tying triple in the ninth, and the San Francisco Giants rallied past the Washington Nationals 4-2 on Tuesday night. Wed, 22 May 2013 02:37:00 EST http://timesleader.com/news/apsports/791844180425509/Sandovals-HR-lifts-Giants-past-Nationals-4-2&source=RSS http://timesleader.com/news/apsports/9634749718403691044/Stanford-takes-NCAA-womens-tennis-title&source=RSS AP With Kristie Ahn back in the lineup after missing parts of the last two seasons, 12th-seeded Stanford was a different team. Wed, 22 May 2013 00:44:00 EST http://timesleader.com/news/apsports/9634749718403691044/Stanford-takes-NCAA-womens-tennis-title&source=RSS http://timesleader.com/news/apsports/419530804944223779/Straily-Cespedes-push-As-past-Rangers-1-0&source=RSS AP Oakland rookie right-hander Dan Straily was well aware of the ace pitcher and the powerful lineup he was facing. Wed, 22 May 2013 00:44:00 EST http://timesleader.com/news/apsports/419530804944223779/Straily-Cespedes-push-As-past-Rangers-1-0&source=RSS http://timesleader.com/news/apsports/32850667453292636/Royals-end-skid-with-7-3-win-over-Astros&source=RSS AP Mike Moustakas tied it with an RBI single before George Kottaras walked with the bases-loaded to drive in the go-ahead run in a four-run eighth inning, and the Kansas City Royals rallied for a 7-3 win over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night to... Wed, 22 May 2013 00:44:00 EST http://timesleader.com/news/apsports/32850667453292636/Royals-end-skid-with-7-3-win-over-Astros&source=RSS