Capitals’ Walker becomes first Australian to play in NHL
(Reuters) – Washington forward Nathan Walker became the first Australian to play in the NHL on Saturday and marked the occasion by scoring a goal as the Capitals beat the Montreal Canadians 6-1.
Brazil’s Nuzman steps way from Olympics committee after his arrest
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Carlos Arthur Nuzman, head of Brazil’s Olympics committee, has decided to step away from the games’ governing body after he was arrested last week for allegedly conspiring to rig the election of the city hosting the 2016 games, ac…
National Basketball Association roundup
(The Sports Xchange) – Hall of Famer and Phoenix Suns star Connie Hawkins, who played seven seasons in the NBA, has died at the age of 75.
National Football League roundup
(The Sports Xchange) – The Dallas Cowboys activated defensive end David Irving from the reserve/exempt list and he is expected to play in Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers.
Gymnastics: Britain’s Whitlock repeats as pommel horse champion
(Reuters) – Olympic champion Max Whitlock became the first British gymnast to retain a world title when he won the pommel horse gold medal at the gymnastics world championships in Montreal on Saturday.
Nigeria first African country to qualify for 2018 soccer World Cup
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Alex Iwobi’s second-half winner ensured Nigeria became the first African nation to qualify for the 2018 World Cup when their 1-0 home victory over Zambia on Saturday moved them into an unassailable lead in their group.
Dominant Lewis Hamilton seizes Suzuka pole with record lap
SUZUKA, Japan (Reuters) – Formula One leader Lewis Hamilton smashed the Suzuka track record to seize a dominant Japanese Grand Prix pole position on Saturday with Ferrari rival Sebastian Vettel lining up alongside on the front row.
Phoenix Suns Hall of Famer Hawkins dies at age 75
(The Sports Xchange) – Hall of Famer and Phoenix Suns star forward Connie Hawkins, who played seven seasons in the NBA, has died at the age of 75.
The voice of boxing to call out F1 title rivals
LONDON (Reuters) – Formula One’s American bosses have hired boxing announcer Michael Buffer to bring some big fight buzz to the title tussle between Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel at this month’s U.S. Grand Prix.
Cycling: Nibali claims second Giro Di Lombardia win
COMO, Italy (Reuters) – Italian Vincenzo Nibali used his descent skills to claim an impressive victory in the Giro Di Lombardia “Monument” classic for the second time on Saturday.
