Highlights of Thursday’s NHL games
(The Sports Xchange) – Highlights of National Hockey League games on Thursday:
Kerber appoints Fissette as new coach
(Reuters) – Former world number one Angelique Kerber is hoping to bounce back from a disappointing campaign with the announcement that Belgian Wim Fisette will replace Torben Beltz as her coach in 2018, the German said on Thursday.
Valhalla to host 2024 PGA Championship
(Reuters) – The 2024 PGA Championship will be held at the Valhalla course in Louisville, Kentucky, the PGA of America announced on Thursday.
Steelers go airborne to soar over Titans
(The Sports Xchange) – Tennessee Titans defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau schemes to make opposing offenses “one-dimensional”. It was his mantra through 16 seasons as a Pittsburgh Steelers defensive coach.
Former number one Donald in hospital after heart scare
(Reuters) – Former world number one Luke Donald was admitted to a Georgia hospital after feeling prolonged chests pains, the English golfer said in a social media post on Thursday.
Kirk takes lead as Snedeker makes strong return from injury
(Reuters) – Former champion Chris Kirk took the first-round lead at the RSM Classic in coastal Georgia on Thursday, as two-times American Ryder Cup member Brandt Snedeker made a solid comeback after a long injury absence.
Smith, Chien share CME Group lead
(The Sports Xchange) – Sarah Jane Smith and Peiyun Chien posted 6-under 66s Thursday in the first round of the LPGA’s season-ending CME Group Tour Championship in Naples, Fla.
Astros’ Altuve, Marlins slugger Stanton win MVP awards
(Reuters) – Jose Altuve of the World Series champion Houston Astros won the American League MVP award on Thursday while Marlins Giancarlo Stanton slugged his way to the National League honour.
Amazon serves up tennis to its UK Prime members with ATP deal
LONDON (Reuters) – Amazon.com will exclusively stream 37 top men’s tennis tournaments from 2019 to its Amazon Prime Video subscribers in Britain and Ireland after it won the ATP broadcast rights from pay-TV group Sky.
Sock stuns Zverev to prolong London adventure, Federer rolls on
LONDON (Reuters) – Jack Sock became the first American to reach the last four of the ATP Finals for 10 years when he stunned world number three Alexander Zverev in a firecracker of a match on Thursday.
