Steelers’ Brown apologizes for live locker room video
(Reuters) – Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown apologized on Tuesday night for going live on Facebook from the locker room following Sunday’s 18-16 playoff victory against Kansas City Chiefs.
Nishikori continues to fly Asia flag in ‘home’ grand slam
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Kei Nishikori swept into the third round of “The Grand Slam of the Asia-Pacific”, then lamented the fact the world’s most populous continent was still struggling to produce more players capable of ending their grand slam men’s sin…
Birthday girl Kerber survives another Melbourne meltdown
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Angelique Kerber celebrated her 29th birthday with a shaky 6-2 6-7(3) 6-2 win over Carina Witthoeft at the Australian Open on Wednesday but the world number one will have much to ponder in her title defense once the candles are bl…
True love keeps Venus coming back for more
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Seven-times grand slam champion Venus Williams advanced to the third round at Melbourne Park on Wednesday with a 6-3 6-2 win over Stefanie Voegele but conceded she was still troubled by an elbow injury that forced her to pull out …
Leonard, Aldridge propel Spurs past Timberwolves
(The Sports Xchange) – Kawhi Leonard scored 34 points and LaMarcus Aldridge added 29 as the San Antonio Spurs shrugged off a ragged first three quarters and rolled to a 122-114 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday at the AT&T Center.
Howard and Dos Santos back Pan-American tournament idea
MANHATTAN BEACH, California (Reuters) – Two of the leading players for the United States and Mexico national teams have given their backing to the idea of a regular Pan-American soccer tournament.
Paul to miss 6-8 weeks after thumb surgery
(Reuters) – Los Angeles Clippers point guard Chris Paul will need surgery to repair a torn ligament in his left thumb and is expected to be sidelined for 6-8 weeks, the team announced on Tuesday.
Englishman Dwyer hopes citizenship will lead to U.S. national team
MANHATTAN BEACH, California (Reuters) – English-born Major League Soccer forward Dominic Dwyer expects to move closer to a call-up to the United States national team after revealing he will apply for U.S. citizenship next month.
Shareholders approve Liberty Media F1 takeover-related proposals
(Reuters) – Liberty Media Corp said its shareholders voted to approve funding and changes related to the takeover of Formula One (F1) racing car series.
Man City’s Toure turned down huge offer from China-agent
(Reuters) – Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has turned down a 520,000 pounds ($643,812) a week offer to play in China, his agent told Sky Sports on Tuesday.
