Olympics: Japan committee chief Takeda to step down
Japanese Olympic Committee (JOC) chief Tsunekazu Takeda, who is under investigation for suspected corruption, said on Tuesday he will step down from his position when his term ends in June and resign from the International Olympic Committee.
Japan Olympic Committee chief Takeda stepping down after term ends
The head of Japan’s Olympic Committee, Tsunekazu Takeda, said on Tuesday he will step down from his position when his current term ends in June.
NHL roundup: Lightning capture Presidents’ Trophy
Tampa Bay earned its first-ever Presidents’ Trophy, and Steven Stamkos set a franchise record for the most goals as the Lightning beat the visiting Arizona Coyotes 4-1 on Monday night.
Olympic champion Hanyu says ‘100 percent’ on return to ice
Yuzuru Hanyu, the only man in more than 50 years to win back-to-back Olympic gold in figure skating, said on Tuesday that his condition is “100 percent” ahead of the world championships after months out of competition with an ankle injury.
NBA roundup: Nuggets top Celtics, seal playoff spot
Nikola Jokic had 21 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists, and the Denver Nuggets beat the host Boston Celtics 114-105 on Monday night to clinch a playoff berth.
Japan committee chief Takeda to resign as IOC member: Kyodo
Japanese Olympic Committee (JOC) chief Tsunekazu Takeda, who is expected to announce plans to step down on Tuesday, is also set to resign as a member of the International Olympics Committee, Kyodo News reported.
MLB notebook: Kershaw will miss Opening Day start
For the first time since 2010, Clayton Kershaw won’t be the Opening Day starter for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
MLB notebook: Kershaw will miss Opening Day start
For the first time since 2010, Clayton Kershaw won’t be the Opening Day starter for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
NFL notebook: Bengals release LB Burfict
Linebacker Vontaze Burfict was released by the Cincinnati Bengals after seven seasons, the team confirmed Monday.
Kershaw’s Opening Day streak ending at eight
For the first time since 2010, Clayton Kershaw won’t be the Opening Day starter for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
