Hawks overcome slow start to torch Celtics
(The Sports Xchange) – The Atlanta Hawks overcame a sluggish start with a sizzling run that put away the Boston Celtics 110-83 in Game 5 of an Eastern Conference first-round playoff series at Philips Arena.
Raptors top Pacers to take series lead
(The Sports Xchange) – Dwane Casey’s decision to go with a mixed-bag group on the floor in the fourth quarter paid off on Tuesday as the Toronto Raptors erased a 13-point deficit to defeat the Indiana Pacers 102-99.
Publish my drug test results, says Nadal
(Reuters) – Rafa Nadal has asked the International Tennis Federation to publish the results of his drug tests following an accusation of doping by a former French cabinet minister.
Visa calls travel projections for Olympics ‘reassuring’
(Reuters) – Visa Inc is forecasting 400,000 to 500,000 international visitors to Rio de Janeiro in August, a projection one of its top marketing executives called “reassuring” given economic and health issues swirling around the August games in Brazil….
British Cycling announces review, suspends technical director
LONDON (Reuters) – British Cycling have suspended technical director Shane Sutton and will form an independent review of its performance program following allegations of discrimination by rider Jess Varnish, the governing body said on Tuesday.
Clippers lose Paul, Griffin for rest of playoffs
(The Sports Xchange) – The Los Angeles Clippers were hit with a double whammy on Tuesday.
Syrian amputee carries Rio 2016 flame through Athens refugee camp
ATHENS (Reuters) – A Syrian amputee swimmer ran with the Olympic flame through a refugee camp in Athens on Tuesday to highlight the plight of the million people who fled their homes for Europe since last year.
Nowitzki keen to stay with Mavs, but no interest in rebuild
(Reuters) – Picturing Dirk Nowitzki playing for anyone other than the Dallas Mavericks would take some getting used to and the German forward hopes he never has reason to slip out of the silver and blue.
Olympics: Britain’s Ennis-Hill in ‘amazing place’ despite injury
LONDON (Reuters) – Motherhood has changed her focus, and injury remains a concern, but Jessica Ennis-Hill is in an “amazing place” as she prepares for the last Olympic Games of her glittering career.
Warriors Kerr named coach of the year
(The Sports Xchange) – Steve Kerr joined the Warriors’ record run on a full-time basis in January, and after Golden State set the NBA single-season record with 73 wins, he was voted the 2015-16 Coach of the Year.
