Mavericks owner fined $600,000 for tanking comments
(Reuters) – Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban was fined $600,000 for public statements detrimental to the NBA, it was announced by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver on Wednesday.
Tiger enjoying getting back in the swing of tournament golf
(Reuters) – Tiger Woods said on Wednesday he still had adjustments to make going into this week’s Honda Classic at Palm Beach Gardens in Florida, where the former world number one will compete in successive weeks for the first time since 2015.
Bobsleigh: Germany’s ‘Berlin Bob’ was not the golden favorite
PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (Reuters) – There were hopes of a German win in the women’s bobsleigh final at the Winter Games on Wednesday but not necessarily from the hands of former hammer thrower and Berlin-resident Mariama Jamanka.
Ice Hockey: Canada edge Finland 1-0 to get to semis
GANGNEUNG, South Korea (Reuters) – Maxim Noreau scored the only goal as Canada beat Finland 1-0 on Wednesday to win a spot in the semi-final round of the Olympic men’s ice hockey tournament.
Woods makes rare back-to-back starts as PGA Tour revs up
(Reuters) – Missing the cut last week provided a reality check for Tiger Woods, who nevertheless will be the focus of attention again as he headlines a major-worthy field at the Honda Classic starting in south Florida on Thursday.
Curling: Japan claim final playoff spot despite loss
GANGNEUNG, South Korea (Reuters) – Japan clinched a semi-final spot in Olympic women’s curling and South Korea closed out preliminary round play with a win over Denmark on Wednesday as two Asia nations reached the last four at a Winter Games for the fi…
Ice Hockey: Germany stun Sweden to gain seat at semis
GANGNEUNG, South Korea (Reuters) – Germany shocked top-seeded Sweden 4-3 in overtime on Wednesday, beating the Swedes for the first time ever in Olympic play and booking a spot in the semi-final round of the men’s ice hockey tournament.
Ice Hockey: Canada nip Finland 1-0 to get to semis
GANGNEUNG, South Korea (Reuters) – Maxim Noreau scored the only goal as Canada beat Finland 1-0 on Wednesday to win a spot in the semi-final round of the Olympic men’s ice hockey tournament.
Bobsleigh: Jamanka steers Germany to gold
PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (Reuters) – Germany won the women’s Olympic bobsleigh gold medal on Wednesday after a steering masterclass by Mariama Jamanka earned her and partner Lisa Buckwitz their country’s first success in the event since 2006.
Norway glide to gold in men’s team pursuit
GANGNEUNG, South Korea (Reuters) – Norway skated to a stunning victory in the men’s team pursuit at the Gangneung Oval on Wednesday, winning gold ahead of hosts South Korea as defending champions the Netherlands wilted.
