Ice Hockey: Russia’s hockey league gives blessing for players to compete as neutrals at Olympics
MOSCOW (Reuters) – The Russia-based Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) said on Wednesday it was in favor of its players competing at the Pyeongchang winter Olympics after Moscow agreed to let Russian athletes take part as neutrals.
Cycling: Froome faces tough questions after positive Vuelta test
LONDON (Reuters) – Four-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome could potentially be stripped of his Vuelta a Espana title after a urine test he gave during the race in September showed excessive levels of an asthma medication.
Cycling: Froome tested positive for asthma drug during Vuelta
LONDON (Reuters) – Four-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome failed a urine test at the Vuelta a Espana in September but the Briton said on Wednesday he had done nothing wrong.
Highlights of Tuesday’s NHL games
(The Sports Xchange) – Highlights of National Hockey League games on Tuesday:
Highlights of Tuesday’s NBA games
(The Sports Xchange) – Highlights of National Basketball Association games on Tuesday:
Packers QB Rodgers says cleared to return from injury
(The Sports Xchange) – The uncertainty about whether Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers would be ready to return this week was resolved on Thursday when Rodgers announced on Instagram that he was medically cleared to play football.
National Hockey League roundup
(The Sports Xchange) – The Pittsburgh Penguins activated two-time Stanley Cup winning goaltender Matt Murray from injured reserve, the team announced Tuesday.
National Football League roundup
(The Sports Xchange) – Kenny Britt is close to getting another shot, and with the defending Super Bowl champions no less.
People hope ‘I break my neck’ after Trump comments: Vonn
(Reuters) – Social media users have told American skier Lindsey Vonn they hoped she broke her neck after the Olympic champion made comments they deemed to be critical of U.S. President Donald Trump, she said on Tuesday.
Azarenka given wildcard for Australian Open
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Twice champion Victoria Azarenka has been given a wildcard for next month’s Australian Open, organizers said on Wednesday.
