Scots see orange over Irn Bru soft drink ban at Trump’s golf resort
LONDON (Reuters) – Scots have reacted with disbelief at news that Irn Bru, a luminous orange soft drink more popular in Scotland than Coca Cola, has been banned from Donald Trump’s luxury golf resort because it stains the carpets.
Raiders’ Penn won’t face charges in domestic violence case
Oakland Raiders offensive lineman Donald Penn will not face charges after being a suspect in an alleged domestic violence incident, the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office confirmed to multiple media outlets Wednesday.
Bruins’ Marchand remorseful toward playoff antics
Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand made headlines for the wrong reasons during the NHL playoffs, and he knows it.
Condoleezza Rice: NCAA rules ‘incomprehensible’
Condoleezza Rice, head of the Commission on College Basketball, described NCAA rules prohibiting payments to student-athletes as “incomprehensible” on Wednesday.
Major League Baseball roundup: Cole dominates, Astros top A’s
Gerrit Cole pitched his third straight overpowering game, while teammates Max Stassi and Derek Fisher stunned Daniel Mengden with back-to-back, two-strike home runs with two outs in the seventh inning Wednesday afternoon, sending the visiting Houston A…
Caps’ Backstrom (hand) still day-to-day
Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom remains day-to-day due to a hand injury that kept him out of the lineup for the team’s Monday win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, coach Barry Trotz told reporters Wednesday.
Lions coach Patricia denies 1996 sexual-assault allegation
Matt Patricia denied 22-year-old allegations of sexual assault on Wednesday, and the Detroit Lions issued a statement standing by their new head coach.
Reports: Cowboys DE Gregory to seek reinstatement
Suspended Dallas Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory will file for reinstatement from the NFL next week, multiple media outlets reported Wednesday.
Wozniacki, Muguruza knocked out in Madrid, Halep strolls into quarters
MADRID (Reuters) – World number two Caroline Wozniacki was sent packing from the third round of the Madrid Open on Wednesday while third-ranked Garbine Muguruza followed her swiftly out the exit door.
Scott uses long putter again, Kim brimming with confidence
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (Reuters) – Adam Scott and Kim Si-woo, the youngest two players to win the Players Championship, will tee off in the same group in Thursday’s first round with contrasting levels of confidence.
