Nadal, Djokovic advance in Acapulco
(The Sports Xchange) – Second-seeded Rafael Nadal remained perfect in matches at the Abierto Mexicano Telcel ATP event in Acapulco, Mexico, by easing past Italian Paolo Lorenzi 6-1, 6-1 in a second-round match Wednesday.
Simon Hobday dies aged 76
CAPE TOWN (Reuters) – Simon Hobday, one of golf’s most colorful characters, has died aged 76, South Africa’s Sunshine Tour announced on Thursday.
WADA encouraged by Putin recognition of anti-doping failures
(Reuters) – The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has welcomed the recognition by Russian President Vladimir Putin that his country’s doping system was not working and needed an overhaul.
Pele’s son released from jail pending appeal of charges
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – A Brazilian court has ruled that the son of soccer great Pele must be released from jail and allowed to fight an almost 13-year prison sentence for drug-related charges while free.
Bargain shoppers dominate quiet NHL trade deadline day
TORONTO (Reuters) – The National Hockey League’s trade deadline day failed to produce any blockbusters as bargain shoppers rummaged through rosters on Wednesday tweaking lineups for a Stanley Cup run or getting an early jump on a rebuild.
Trump golf club appeals $5.77 million loss over membership fees
(Reuters) – A Florida golf club owned by U.S. President Donald Trump appealed a federal judge’s ruling that it pay $5.77 million to former members for refusing to refund their deposits when they wanted to resign.
Sixers center Embiid out for season with knee injury
(The Sports Xchange) – Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid will miss the remainder of the season to recover from a left knee injury, the team announced Wednesday.
Vegas Golden Knights officially join NHL
(Reuters) – The Vegas Golden Knights officially joined the National Hockey League on Wednesday as the league’s 31st team after completing the expansion transaction on Wednesday.
Former NFL player Will Allen gets six years prison in Ponzi case
(Reuters) – Will Allen, a former cornerback for the New York Giants and two other National Football League teams, was sentenced to six years in prison on Wednesday for his role in what prosecutors called a more than $35 million Ponzi scheme involving f…
Federer stunned by Russian Donskoy in Dubai
(Reuters) – Roger Federer blamed a lack of commitment for his shock 3-6 7-6(7) 7-6(5) loss to world number 116 Evgeny Donskoy of Russia in the Dubai Open second round on Wednesday.
