Olympics: Australian Coates’ reign under threat after grubby campaign
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – John Coates’s long reign over the Australian Olympic Committee faces its first challenge in 27 years on Saturday when national sports federations vote in a presidential election at the committee’s annual general meeting.
Vertically challenged NZ looks to newer snow sports
WELLINGTON (Reuters) – New Zealand’s Southern Alps are familiar to millions around the world as the jaw-dropping backdrop to the “Lord of the Rings” movies but they have proved far less precious in producing Winter Olympians than their northern equival…
Nastase slams ‘small-minded’ Wimbledon over Royal Box snub
(Reuters) – Former Romanian world number one Ilie Nastase called Wimbledon organizers “small-minded” after they announced he would not be invited to the Royal Box at this year’s championships.
Parker injured as Spurs level series with Rockets
(Reuters) – The San Antonio Spurs suffered a major injury blow with Tony Parker going down with a leg injury during his team’s second round playoff game against Houston on Wednesday.
Red Sox ban fan from Fenway for racist taunt
(Reuters) – The Boston Red Sox have banned a fan for life after he used a racial slur during a game on Tuesday at Fenway Park, team president Sam Kennedy has said.
Celtics’ Thomas draws inspiration from sister’s death
(Reuters) – Isaiah Thomas has been the Boston Celtics’ best player all season but the point guard has ramped up his production in the playoffs despite playing only days after his sister died in a car crash.
Retired NFL quarterback Romo vying to qualify for 2017 U.S. Open
(The Sports Xchange) – Retired Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo is an excellent golfer and has some spare time these days, so he will try to qualify for the 2017 U.S. Open.
Andretti sees similar spark in Alonso
INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) – Mario Andretti sees the same spark in Fernando Alonso that drove him to take on all comers at race tracks around the world and said he believes the Spaniard is a threat to win the Indianapolis 500.
Johnson eyes Wells Fargo win and entry into elite club
WILMINGTON, North Carolina (Reuters) – World number one Dustin Johnson returns to competitive action at this week’s Wells Fargo Championship needing a win to join an elite group that includes some of the game’s greatest players.
Higuain double sends Juve close to Champions League final
MONACO (Reuters) – Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain struck twice as the Italian side produced a masterful all-round display to beat Monaco 2-0 in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final on Wednesday.
