Reuters – Swiss engineering giant ABB Ltd was near an agreement Sunday to acquire U.S. manufacturer Thomas & Betts Corp for about $4 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported on its Website Sunday, citing unnamed people familiar with the matter.

Boston Bruins goaltender Tim Thomas, who has become something of a political lightning rod lately, weighed in Friday on his beliefs that the federal government is “out of control.”

President Barack Obama honored the NHL’s Boston Bruins for their 2011 Stanley Cup championship, but Tim Thomas didn’t show up.

After a stunning draft-day trade for WR Julio Jones didn’t end in a playoff win for the Falcons, GM Thomas Dimitroff insists the move remains a long-term success for the team.

Deshaun Thomas scored a career high 30 points and No. 2 Ohio State overcame the loss of star Jared Sullinger to defeat South Carolina 74-66 on Saturday and give Thad Matta his 200th win as Buckeyes coach.

Veteran enforcer Kurt Thomas is signing a two-year deal with the Portland Trail Blazers, according to sources with knowledge of the deal.

The Baltimore Orioles have hired former Philadelphia Phillies general manager Lee Thomas as a special assistant to new front office head Dan Duquette.

The Baltimore Orioles have hired former Philadelphia Phillies general manager Lee Thomas as a special assistant to new front office head Dan Duquette.

University of Illinois coach Ron Zook has been fired after seven seasons, athletic director Mike Thomas announced Sunday.

Fears rose over the survival of venerable British tour operator Thomas Cook after financial problems worsened Tuesday for the company that took more than 22 million people on holiday in the latest year.