Last year’s triumphalism long gone, UEFA faces subdued Congress
ZURICH(Reuters) – After last year’s UEFA Congress, president Michel Platini declared, “We’re transparent, we’re democratic and we’re the best.” That triumphant air will be gone from this year’s event after a spate of scandals that led to Platini’s bani…
Britain’s medal machine scrambling to repair damage
LONDON (Reuters) – British Cycling was rummaging around for the puncture repair kit on Thursday after technical director Shane Sutton’s resignation left the track powerhouse deflating like a shredded inner tube on the road to Rio.
Ennis-Hill deeply concerned by Zika threat ahead of Rio
(Reuters) – Britain’s world and Olympic heptathlon champion Jessica Ennis-Hill is deeply concerned about the threat of the Zika virus in Brazil ahead of this summer’s Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
Blazers pull away from ailing Clippers
(The Sports Xchange) – The short-handed Los Angeles Clippers simply ran out of gas.
Ducks down and out after Predators win decider
(The Sports Xchange) – After winning Game 6 of their Western Conference quarter-final series on Monday, the Nashville Predators saw a message in their locker room: “Noon flight to Anaheim. Pack for six days.”
Club America lift CONCACAF Champions League
(Reuters) – Club America captured the CONCACAF Champions League title for a second straight year on Wednesday after a 2-1 win over Tigres gave them a 4-1 aggregate triumph.
No Curry, no worry as Warriors eliminate Rockets
(The Sports Xchange) – The Golden State Warriors did not skip a beat without key point guard Stephen Curry, routing the Houston Rockets 114-81 on Wednesday to seal a 4-1 series triumph in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Hornets push Heat to the brink with Game Five win
(The Sports Xchange) – Courtney Lee did it again. From virtually the same spot on the floor and for the second game in a row, Lee grabbed a crucial long rebound off the offensive boards.
No McGregor at UFC 200, Jones vs. Cormier headlines card
(Reuters) – Light heavyweights Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier will square off in the main event at UFC 200, Ultimate Fighting Championship president Dana White announced on Wednesday, snuffing out any hope Ireland’s Conor McGregor had of returning to the…
Lakers get permission to approach Walton over coaching role
(Reuters) – The Los Angeles Lakers have been given permission to speak to Golden State assistant coach Luke Walton over their vacant coaching job, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said on Wednesday.
