Rugby: Olympics can take U.S. from poor relations to superpower
LONDON (Reuters) – Ask U.S. national rugby sevens head coach Mike Friday how he feels to be in charge of a nascent sporting superpower, and he winces.
Gisele claims Brady suffered concussion last season
(The Sports Xchange) – Gisele Bundchen, the supermodel wife of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, said her husband suffered a concussion last season and in other years.
Fraile takes Giro stage 11, Dumoulin retains overall lead
(Reuters) – Spaniard Omar Fraile won the 11th stage of the Giro d’Italia, a hilly 161-km trek from Florence to Bagno Di Romagna, though Dutchman Tom Dumoulin clung to his overall lead despite several attacks from his rivals on Wednesday.
Nadal through to last-16 in Rome after Almagro injury
(Reuters) – Rafael Nadal eased into the last-16 of the Italian Open on Tuesday when his second-round opponent Nicolas Almagro retired after sustaining a knee injury early in the first set.
Sharapova vows to ‘rise up again’ after French Open snub
(Reuters) – Maria Sharapova said on Wednesday she remains fully committed to making a successful comeback from her doping ban following a decision by the French Open to deny her a wild card entry.
Struggling Murray puzzled after early Rome exit
(Reuters) – World number one Andy Murray is unsure what caused his recent slump after his Italian Open title defense ended with a 6-2 6-4 defeat by home favorite Fabio Fognini in the second round.
Sailing: Team USA face toughest Cup challenge – Spithill
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Temperamental boats, more muscular crews and an evenly-matched fleet mean Oracle Team USA are in for the fight of their lives when they defend the America’s Cup in Bermuda next month, skipper Jimmy Spithill has told Reuters.
Fury’s postponed hearing ‘disgraceful’, says promoter Warren
(Reuters) – Boxing promoter Frank Warren has described the postponement of former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury’s hearing with UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) as “disgraceful”.
Boston Celtics win NBA draft lottery, Lakers second
(The Sports Xchange) – Four years ago, Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett played their final games for the Celtics. A month later, they were traded to the Brooklyn Nets in a massive deal that involved multiple first-round picks going to Boston.
Motor racing: Pressure building on Stroll as Monaco looms
LONDON (Reuters) – The pressure is building on 18-year-old Formula One rookie Lance Stroll, even if the Canadian continues to sound positive, and Monaco next week is likely to be his toughest race yet.
