Lionel Messi Breaks Goal Scoring Record

Lionel Messi has set a new record of 86 goals in a calendar year after surpassing Gerd Muller’s record of 85 strikes in Seville on Sunday night.

The Barcelona man achieved the feat with two fine strikes in the first half an hour against Betis, meaning he has notched…

Singer Jenni Rivera Dies in Plane Crash

MONTERREY, Mexico (AP) — The wreckage of a small plane believed to be carrying Jenni Rivera, the U.S-born singer whose soulful voice and unfettered discussion of a series of personal travails made her a Mexican-American music superstar, was found in northern Mexico on Sunday. Authorities said there were…

7 year old Fatally Shot by Father

MERCER, Pa. — A 7-year-old boy had been buckling himself into his safety seat in the back of his father’s truck when he was shot to death after a handgun accidentally went off as his father got in the front seat, police said Sunday.

Joseph V. Loughrey, 44…

Marquez Defeates Pacquiao in 6th Round

LAS VEGAS (AP) — No need for Juan Manuel Marquez to impress the judges. No need for the referee to count to 10.

Marquez took care of all of his business Saturday night with a thunderous right hand that left Manny Pacquiao face first on the canvas with his remarkable career…

'Johnny Football' Wins Heisman Trophy

NEW YORK (AP) — Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel has won the Heisman Trophy, becoming the first freshman to win college football’s most prized individual award.

The redshirt freshman beat out Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te’o and Kansas State quarterback Collin Klein.

A few days after turning…