U.S. gymnastics team doctor sentenced to 60 years on child pornography charges
(Reuters) – A federal judge on Thursday sentenced Larry Nassar, the former USA Gymnastics team doctor accused of sexually assaulting gymnasts, to 60 years in prison on federal child pornography charges that grew out of a sex abuse investigation.
Hall of Fame NFL quarterback Warren Moon accused of sexual harassment
(Reuters) – Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Warren Moon has been accused of sexual harassment by a woman who worked for the former National Football League player’s sports marketing firm.
Golf: Davidse rises from hospital bed to lead at Joburg Open
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South African Keenan Davidse overcame illness and a spell in hospital to card a 63 and take a one-shot lead after the opening round of the European Tour’s Joburg Open at the Randpark Golf Club on Thursday.
Alpine skiing: German teenager dies after Lake Louise crash
(Reuters) – German teenager Max Burkhart has died of injuries sustained in a crash during a Nor Am Cup race in Lake Louise, Alpine Canada said in statement.
U.S. Masters champion Garcia named Europe’s best golfer
(Reuters) – U.S. Masters champion Sergio Garcia was named the European Tour’s Golfer of the Year for the first time on Thursday, capping an excellent year in which he also triumphed in the Dubai Desert Classic and the Andalucia Valderrama Masters.
Pyeongchang in a cold sweat over freezing opening ceremony
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s winter Olympics organizers have worries other than a ban on Russia competing, poor ticket sales and tensions over North Korea. They fear it may be too cold.
Figure skating: Chen edges Uno for lead in Grand Prix final
NAGOYA, Japan (Reuters) – Nathan Chen of the United States edged Japan’s Shoma Uno in the men’s short program to take the lead at the Grand Prix final on Thursday, setting up a showdown between the two jumping powerhouses two months before the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics.
Motor racing: Hamilton tops poll of Formula One bosses
LONDON (Reuters) – Formula One team bosses have voted Lewis Hamilton as the sport’s top driver for the fourth year in a row but Mercedes team mate Valtteri Bottas slipped to 10th place in the rankings.
Highlights of Wednesday’s NHL games
(The Sports Xchange) – Highlights of Wednesday’s National Hockey League games:
Highlights of Wednesday’s NBA games
(The Sports Xchange) – Highlights of Wednesday’s National Basketball Association games:
