NBA: Charlotte eligible for 2019 All-Star game, says commissioner
(Reuters) – The National Basketball Association said on Friday it will consider Charlotte, North Carolina, as the host for its 2019 All-Star game after the state replaced a law viewed by the league as discriminatory against lesbian, gay, bisexual and t…
Kyrgios and Djokovic on form in Davis Cup
(Reuters) – Nick Kyrgios put Australia in a commanding position against the United States and Novak Djokovic made a winning return to action for Serbia on quarter-finals day in the Davis Cup on Friday.
CAS bans two Russian athletes and two coaches for doping
ZURICH (Reuters) – Middle distance runner Ekaterina Poistogova was one of two Russian athletes and two coaches banned on Friday by the Court of Arbitration for Sport for breaching anti-doping rules.
Las Vegas sports gambler Walters convicted of insider trading
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Famed Las Vegas sports gambler William “Billy” Walters was convicted on Friday of insider trading charges in a scheme that prosecutors said enabled him to make more than $40 million and involved a stock tip to star professional gol…
The Masters Golf Tournament up close
AUGUSTA, Ga. (Reuters) – Golfers from around the world teed up for the 81st U.S. Masters tournament this week, after six-time winner Jack Nicklaus took the opening ceremonial tee shot on Thursday.
Djokovic helps Serbia take 2-0 lead over Spain in Davis Cup quarters
BELGRADE (Reuters) – Serbia’s Novak Djokovic showed glimpses of his best form with a 6-3 6-4 6-2 win over Albert Ramos-Vinolas as they took a 2-0 lead over Spain in the Davis Cup quarter-finals on Friday.
Snoop Dogg on a mission in Augusta to make golf cool
AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) – Rapper Snoop Dogg this week said that while the U.S. Masters may be the most prestigious tournament in golf, it suffers from a coolness deficit, something he plans to change when he brings his brand of “hip hop flavor” to t…
Prince Harry attends UK team trials for Invictus Games
BATH, England (Reuters) – Prince Harry was on hand to cast an eye over potential new recruits for Britain’s Invictus Games team during trials in the southwest English city of Bath on Friday.
Garcia grabs share of Masters lead, Couples three back
AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) – Sergio Garcia charged into a four-way share of the second-round U.S. Masters lead on Friday at Augusta National where a number of major champions were in striking distance ready to pounce.
FIFA sees widening losses this year after corruption scandal
ZURICH (Reuters) – FIFA expects widening losses in 2017, world soccer’s ruling body said on Friday, as costs linked to its biggest ever corruption scandal and failed investments contributed to a $391 million pretax shortfall in 2016.
