Off the boil Curry is fine, says Kerr
(Reuters) – Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr has played down suggestions that point guard Stephen Curry is nursing an injury that is hampering his performances in the Western Conference Finals.
Sharks top Blues, advance to first Stanley Cup Final
(The Sports Xchange) – The San Jose Sharks are going to finish their silver anniversary season chasing that big silver chalice.
Arrieta far from dominant but maintains winning streak
(Reuters) – Chicago Cubs pitcher Jake Arrieta’s phenomenal streak of consistency put him in the record books on Wednesday.
Cavaliers throttle Raptors, grab 3-2 series lead
(The Sports Xchange) – LeBron James had 23 points, eight assists and six rebounds, and Kevin Love returned to form with 25 points as the Cavaliers dismantled the Toronto Raptors in a 116-78 win on Wednesday that gives Cleveland a 3-2 series lead in the…
Ginn laments Australia’s eights flop at Rio trial
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Three-time Olympic gold medalist Drew Ginn has blamed Australian rowing for a “tradition of secrecy” in its selections after the men’s and women’s eights failed to qualify for the Rio de Janeiro Games.
Exclusive: Brazil investigating possible corruption at Olympic venues
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Brazilian investigators have expanded their probe into possible corruption around the staging of the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro this August to include all the venues and services financed with federal funds, a lead prose…
Olympic champion Fraser-Pryce to return in Oregon
KINGSTON (Reuters) – Two-time Olympic 100 metres champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce will return to competition at Saturday’s Prefontaine Classic in Oregon after missing her three previous scheduled meetings with a toe injury, her coach has said.
Former NBA, NFL players charged in tax fraud scheme
(Reuters) – A former National Basketball Association player famed for delivering a devastating punch during a 1977 on-court fight has been arrested and charged with fraud in conspiracy with a National Football League Hall of Famer, U.S. prosecutors sai…
Indy 500 security revved up for 100th running
INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) – The hundreds of thousands of spectators planning to attend Sunday’s 100th running of the Indianapolis 500 should arrive early and expect to go through added layers of security, officials warned on Wednesday.
Murray takes long road, others enjoy quick march
PARIS (Reuters) – Andy Murray survived a second close shave at the French Open on Wednesday, but his path towards what he hopes will be a maiden title in Paris is getting so circuitous he may soon find himself hacking through trees in the nearby Bois d…
