Stingy Iran leave Russia heartbroken but proud
KAZAN, Russia (Reuters) – One of the stingiest teams at Russia, Iran’s departure from the World Cup will be a relief to teams that might have faced them in the knockout rounds.
NBA awards: Rockets point guard Harden takes home MVP
Tampa Bay left-hander Blake Snell allowed one hit over seven shutout innings as the Rays rolled to an 11-0 victory over the visiting Washington Nationals on Monday night.
Uruguay makes case for defense despite attacking riches
SAMARA, Russia (Reuters) – With an attack spearheaded by Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani, Uruguay were expected to thrill at the World Cup, yet after three straight clean sheets in the group phase, it is their rock-solid rearguard that has impressed the…
NBA awards: Rockets point guard Harden takes home MVP
Houston Rockets point guard James Harden claimed the first Most Valuable Player Award of his career at Monday night’s NBA Awards show in Santa Monica, Calif.
Laver and King launched Wimbledon into new era
LONDON (Reuters) – In the debate about the greatest players of all time, the names of Rod Laver and Billie Jean King crop up again and again.
Wozniacki calls for Serena seeding at Wimbledon
(Reuters) – Australian Open champion Caroline Wozniacki has called for 23-times Grand slam winner Serena Williams to be seeded at next month’s Wimbledon Championships ahead of the All England Club’s meeting on Tuesday.
All of Egypt hurt by Salah injury as World Cup ends in a whimper
NIZHNY NOVGOROD, Russia (Reuters) – Talisman Mohamed Salah’s shoulder injury loomed like a dark cloud over Egypt’s World Cup campaign as they were quickly eliminated despite harboring high hopes of making an impact on their return to the finals after a…
‘You cannot be serious’: IBM taps emotions for Wimbledon highlights
LONDON (Reuters) – John McEnroe, known for his on-court outbursts, would be in his element at next month’s Wimbledon tennis tournament, where every fist-pump of elation and cry of angst will be analyzed by artificial intelligence to compile video highl…
Report: NBA owners’ debt limit raised to $325 million
The NBA Board of Governors unanimously voted to increase the debt limit of owners to $325 million, according to a report from ESPN.
NFL notebook: Packers’ Cobb could miss training camp with ankle injury
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb could miss part of training camp with a right ankle injury.
