Oakley arrested at Knicks game after altercation
(Reuters) – Former NBA player Charles Oakley was arrested on Wednesday during the game between the New York Knicks and the Los Angeles Clippers after an altercation with security guards at Madison Square Garden.
Furyk tweaks Ryder Cup selection process, puts emphasis on form
(Reuters) – U.S. Ryder Cup captain Jim Furyk tweaked the selection criteria for the 2018 Ryder Cup against Europe by placing a premium on in-form players, the PGA of America said on Wednesday.
Ex-NBA star Rodman gets three years probation on driving charges
(This Feb 6 story has been refiled to clarify that attribution to spokeswoman in paragraph 2 was removed in update)
Vonn says duct tape holding title hopes together
(Reuters) – Lindsey Vonn, who has limited movement in her right hand from an injury suffered last November, said on Wednesday duct tape may be the key to success for her at the world championships in St. Moritz.
I will never feel great again, says Woods
(Reuters) – Former world number one Tiger Woods has accepted that he will “never feel great” again after suffering a number of back and knee injuries in recent years.
Elder Centrowitz gets some ink before Millrose
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Matthew Centrowitz, who at the Rio Olympics became the first American in 108 years to win 1,500 meters gold, will enjoy another payoff for that triumphant run before competing at the Millrose Games on Saturday.
U.S. college athletics league cuts Baylor funds after sex scandal
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) – The Big 12 athletics conference decided on Wednesday to withhold a portion of the revenue due to Texas’ Baylor University as it checks reforms implemented at the world’s largest Baptist college in response to sexual assaults b…
Lady Gaga tells bodyshamers ‘I’m proud of my body’
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Lady Gaga hit back at cyber bullies who made fun of her body during her spectacular halftime show at Sunday’s Super Bowl.
Sharapova handed Madrid Open wildcard
BARCELONA (Reuters) – Former world number one Maria Sharapova has been invited to play at the Madrid Open in May, which takes place less than two weeks after her 15-month doping ban expires, tournament organizers said on Wednesday.
Blazers’ Turner fractures right hand
(Reuters) – Portland Trail Blazers swingman Evan Turner broke his right hand on Tuesday against the Dallas Mavericks and is out indefinitely.
