Vegas Golden Knights’ wild pre-game show shakes up league
(Reuters) – The Vegas Golden Knights’ wild pre-game skits, where on-ice actors fly from the rafters and enact elaborate battle scenes, have gained almost as much buzz as the team’s unlikely run to the Stanley Cup Finals in their inaugural season.
Muguruza favorite for Paris title, says Wilander
PARIS (Reuters) – There will be more than just a place in the French Open final on the line when Simona Halep takes on Garbine Muguruza on Thursday — the number one ranking will also be up for grabs.
Triple Crown hopeful Justify arrives in New York
Triple Crown hopeful Justify arrived in New York on Wednesday, three days before the Belmont Stakes where the colt will attempt to make history.
NFL docks Ravens’ final two OTAs over infraction
The NFL has fined Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh and owner Steve Bisciotti, along with canceling the team’s final two days of OTAs, for an undisclosed infraction on Wednesday.
Steelers linebacker Shazier says he still hopes to return in first press conference
Ryan Shazier won’t play in 2018, but the Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker said Wednesday he still hopes to return someday.
Golden State Warriors’ Iguodala a game-time decision for Game 3
Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala has been upgraded to a game-time decision for Wednesday’s Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the host Cleveland Cavaliers, coach Steve Kerr told reporters.
49ers linebacker Foster pleads no contest to weapons charge
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Reuben Foster pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor weapons charge on Wednesday and was sentenced to two years probation.
Eagles’ coach Pederson on White House: ‘What you’ve heard is enough’
While the White House has issued two statements about the decision to rescind an invitation to the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles, the team itself has stayed out of the fray by not releasing any official statements in response.
Colts defensive end McCain denies battery charges
Indianapolis Colts defensive end Chris McCain said Tuesday that he has no knowledge whatsoever of misdemeanor battery charges filed against him in California this week.
Russia ready to welcome the world, says FIFA chief Infantino
(Reuters) – Russia is “100 percent ready” to host the World Cup, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Wednesday as he addressed concerns about racism, human rights and security in the host country a week before the tournament begins.
