LeBron tells Cavaliers to soak up record night
LeBron James and his Cleveland Cavaliers team mates have bigger fish to fry but the superstar implored his men to enjoy their record-breaking night on Wednesday.
Penguins edge Capitals in overtime to open 3-1 series lead
(The Sports Xchange) – Patric Hornqvist scored 2:34 into overtime and the Pittsburgh Penguins seized a 3-1 series lead over the NHL regular season champion Washington Capitals, winning 3-2 in Game Four of the Eastern Conference semi-finals on Wednesday…
Cavs take long-range approach to big win over Hawks
(The Sports Xchange) – LeBron James scored 27 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers made a record 25 three-pointers to pound the Atlanta Hawks 123-98 on Wednesday to take a 2-0 series lead in the Eastern Conference semi-finals.
Favored Nyquist draws lucky 13 for Kentucky Derby
(Reuters) – Unbeaten Nyquist was rated the 3-1 early favorite for Saturday’s 142nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville after drawing the 13th gate on Wednesday for the Run for the Roses.
Report: Coyotes to promote 26-year-old Chayka to GM
(The Sports Xchange) – The Arizona Coyotes will reportedly officially promote 26-year-old assistant general manager John Chayka to the GM position at a press conference on Thursday, according to an a report by ESPN’s Craig Custance.
Laughing Khan aims verbal jab at Trump
(Reuters) – England’s Amir Khan sparked loud roars of laughter ahead of his WBC middleweight title fight with Mexican Saul “Canelo” Alvarez on Saturday when he aimed a light-hearted verbal jab at Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.
Quarterback Manziel booked by Texas police on assault charge
DALLAS (Reuters) – Former Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel was booked by police in Dallas County on Wednesday and posted bond on a charge of beating his ex-girlfriend earlier this year, police said.
Furyk back from injury as McIlroy defends at Quail Hollow
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (Reuters) – American 17-times PGA Tour winner Jim Furyk makes his comeback from injury at this week’s Wells Fargo Championship, where Rory McIlroy is defending champion.
Skipping Rio does not mean abandoning Australia, says Scott
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (Reuters) – Former world number one Adam Scott says he will be glued to television coverage of the Olympic Games in August, but does not plan to watch any of the golf.
Family, friends help Spieth process Masters meltdown
(Reuters) – Jordan Spieth says he has come to terms with his shocking Masters meltdown with the help of family and close friends, and is ready to challenge for the year’s second major, next month’s U.S. Open at Oakmont in Pennsylvania.
