NBA: League eyes growth in Mexico, looks at possible franchise
(Reuters) – NBA games have been played in Mexico for a quarter of a century and the league, eager to grow the sport worldwide, is “going to look at” the possibility of establishing a franchise in that country, according to commissioner Adam Silver.
Golf: Chilean amateur Gana wins Masters spot with playoff win
(Reuters) – Teenager Toto Gana of Chile sank a two-foot birdie putt to book a spot at this year’s Masters with a gripping playoff victory at the third Latin America Amateur Championship in Panama City on Sunday.
Motor racing: Bottas move to Mercedes is close, says Williams
LONDON (Reuters) – Williams are close to agreeing a deal that would see their Finnish driver Valtteri Bottas replace retired Formula One world champion Nico Rosberg at Mercedes, deputy principal Claire Williams said on Sunday.
Vonn just happy to be racing again after 13th place
(Reuters) – Lindsey Vonn said she was just happy to be competing again after finishing 13th in her comeback race, a re-scheduled women’s World Cup downhill in the Austrian resort of Altenmarkt-Zauchensee, on Sunday
German swimmers dive into frosty waters to become ‘Ice King of Chiemsee’
PRIEN, Germany (Reuters) – Some 30 swimmers braved the frosty waters of Germany’s Chiemsee over the weekend, racing to be crowned “Ice King” of the famous lake near Munich.
Storm holds off McIlroy to claim South African Open
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – England’s Graeme Storm claimed a first European Tour trophy in almost 10 years after holding off the challenge of world number two Rory McIlroy on the third playoff hole to win the South African Open on Sunday.
Federer, Kerber in the spotlight on day one in Melbourne
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Roger Federer takes the spotlight on his return to grand slam tennis on the opening day of the Australian Open on Monday but those looking for title contenders might be wise to cast their gaze elsewhere.
Comeback king Haas readies for Melbourne Park return
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Tommy Haas’s body has been carved open by the surgeon’s knife and pockmarked by pain-killing injections over the course of a 20-year career, but the 38-year-old German is still looking forward to putting himself through another pu…
Dark horse Konta keeping it all in perspective
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Johanna Konta did her best to downplay expectations on Sunday but there was no quieting the chatter around Melbourne Park that, for the first time in decades, Britain has a genuine contender for the Australian Open women’s crown.
Lewis’ 3 TDs leads Patriots past Texans
(The Sports Xchange) – It wasn’t an artistic success, but it was enough for the New England Patriots to return to the AFC title game for a record sixth straight time.
