China’s Dongfeng plots course for Volvo Ocean victory
CARDIFF, Wales (Reuters) – Ambling across his vast Volvo Ocean 65 racing yacht, Dongfeng Race Team’s French skipper Charles Caudrelier carries Chinese expectations on his shoulders.
Russia’s Putin says Mutko, at heart of doping scandal, has done a lot for sport
MOSCOW (Reuters) – President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday at his annual phone-in that Vitaly Mutko, who oversaw sport at the height of Russia’s doping scandal, had significantly contributed to sport in Russia.
Major League Baseball roundup: Cubs’ Heyward hits walk-off slam
Jason Heyward hit a game-winning grand slam with two outs and two strikes in the bottom of the ninth inning, lifting the Chicago Cubs to a 7-5 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday night at Wrigley Field.
Ex-NBA forward Davis to be arraigned Thursday on assault charge
Former NBA player Glen “Big Baby” Davis will be arraigned Thursday for a felony assault charge stemming from an alleged altercation outside a Los Angeles nightclub in April, according to multiple reports.
Caps’ Smith-Pelly would skip White House trip if invited
If the Washington Capitals win the Stanley Cup and are invited to visit the White House, forward Devante Smith-Pelly would not attend.
McEnroe predicts tough return for Murray at Wimbledon
(Reuters) – John McEnroe expects Andy Murray to battle past his hip problem and play at Wimbledon this year but has warned the Briton that he faces a tough test against hard-hitting opponents.
Warriors beat Cavs to close in on second straight title
(Reuters) – The defending champion Golden State Warriors overcame a hot start by the Cleveland Cavaliers to earn a 110-102 victory on Wednesday and take a 3-0 stranglehold on the best-of-seven NBA Finals.
IBF strips Golovkin of middleweight title
(Reuters) – The International Boxing Federation (IBF) has stripped Gennady Golovkin of his middleweight title after he failed to set up a mandatory defense against Ukrainian Sergiy Derevyanchenko.
Hall of Famer Schoendienst, St. Louis Cardinals legend, dies at 95
Albert “Red” Schoendienst, a St. Louis Cardinals staple since the 1940s, died Wednesday at age 95.
Major League Baseball notebook: St. Louis Cardinals’ Reyes expected out for season
St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Alex Reyes is facing a second straight lost year after needing surgery Wednesday to reattach a tendon in his right lat.
