Sharapova to face anti-doping hearing in London
(Reuters) – Maria Sharapova will attend an International Tennis Federation anti-doping hearing in London on Wednesday, British media reported, with the Russian facing a possible ban of up to four years for failing a drugs test at the Australian Open.
Tour de France doubt for Sky’s Kennaugh after crash
LONDON (Reuters) – British Olympic gold-medalist Peter Kennaugh could miss the Tour de France in July after breaking his collarbone in the Tour of California on Tuesday.
Mercedes bring in Wehrlein for second F1 test day
(Reuters) – Formula One world champions Mercedes made a surprise switch to their test arrangements on Wednesday, bringing in Manor driver Pascal Wehrlein for the second day in Barcelona instead of French youngster Esteban Ocon.
Double Downies show sisters are doing it for themselves
LONDON (Reuters) – As a double Commonwealth Games gold medalist born more than seven years before her younger sister Ellie, gymnast Becky Downie would like nothing better than to pull rank on her equally talented sibling.
Cavs crush Raptors in Eastern opener
(The Sports Xchange) – As 3-pointers fell at historic rates through the first two rounds of the postseason, LeBron James’ message never changed: The Cleveland Cavaliers are not just a team of jump-shooters.
Sharks shut out Blues, level West finals
(The Sports Xchange) – Brent Burns did not need to study the San Jose Sharks’ postseason history to know going down 0-2 in a series is not desirable.
Bencic, Wozniacki pull out of French Open
(Reuters) – Former world number one Caroline Wozniacki and rising Swiss talent Belinda Bencic have withdrawn from the French Open due to injuries, the WTA said.
Sixers win top pick in draft lottery
(Reuters) – The Philadelphia 76ers landed their first No. 1 overall draft pick in 20 years on Tuesday at the NBA’s Draft Lottery. Philadelphia have endured a dreadful three-year stretch that was a part of a rebuilding plan to restock the franchise with top picks.
U.S. opens criminal probe into doping by Russian athletes
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The U.S. Justice Department has opened an investigation into state-sponsored doping by Russian athletes, a person familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.
Finland stun Canada, Czechs pip Swiss at worlds
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Finland stunned defending champions Canada at the ice hockey world championships on Tuesday with a 4-0 victory to finish the preliminary round first in the Group B standings.
