Jackson and struggling Knicks agree to part ways
(Reuters) – Phil Jackson’s turbulent three-year stint as team president of the New York Knicks ended on Wednesday with the 71-year-old having failed to revive the once-proud club.
Yarnold criticizes omission of Russian sliders from anti-doping checks
(Reuters) – British Olympic champion Lizzy Yarnold has criticized the International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation (IBSF) for failing to include any Russian skeleton athletes on the anti-doping checklist.
America’s Cup foiling technology set to fly beyond racing boats
HAMILTON, Bermuda (Reuters) – From water taxis that “fly” on hydrofoils to aircraft wings and cutting-edge car steering wheels, the America’s Cup has produced technology with potential far beyond its “foiling” catamarans.
UK ex-police chiefs charged over 1989 stadium disaster that killed 96
LONDON (Reuters) – Prosecutors on Wednesday announced criminal charges against six people including ex-police chiefs over the 1989 Hillsborough soccer stadium crush in which 96 fans died, Britain’s worst sporting disaster.
Mallya paves way for F1 team to be a force without India
LONDON (Reuters) – Vijay Mallya, who is being pursued by Indian authorities over unpaid loans tied to his defunct Kingfisher Airlines, has taken steps that could see India disappear from the name of his Formula One team.
Murray says Wimbledon pressure helps him focus better
(Reuters) – The pressure Andy Murray feels at Wimbledon actually helps him concentrate better, the defending champion has said.
Djokovic bumped up to two in Wimbledon seedings
LONDON (Reuters) – Three-times champion Novak Djokovic has been bumped up to second seed for next week’s Wimbledon championship despite slipping to fourth in the ATP world rankings while seven-times champion Roger Federer has also benefited.
Nissan’s premium brand Infiniti courts NBA’s Stephen Curry
BEIJING (Reuters) – Japanese automaker Nissan Motor Co Ltd’s premium brand Infiniti will announce a marketing agreement with U.S. basketball star Stephen Curry on Wednesday, according to a company statement seen by Reuters.
Trailblazing jockey Payne fails dope test
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Michelle Payne, the first woman jockey to ride a Melbourne Cup winner, has been stood down after failing a doping test, racing stewards said on Wednesday.
Athletics: Fit-again Muir keen on doubling up in London – coach
(Reuters) – Fit-again British middle distance runner Laura Muir is keen to double up at August’s world championships in London, according to her coach Andy Young.
