Tokyo 2020 unveils new logo after plagiarism claims
TOKYO (Reuters) – Tokyo 2020 organizers unveiled a new Olympic logo featuring traditional Japanese designs on Monday, seven months after they were forced to scrap the original motif over accusations of plagiarism.
Joshua to make first defense against American Breazeale
LONDON (Reuters) – Anthony Joshua’s first defense of his IBF world heavyweight title will be against unbeaten American Dominic Breazeale on June 25 at London’s O2 Arena, the Briton’s camp said on Monday.
McGregor claims to be back on UFC 200 card
(Reuters) – Conor McGregor said on Monday he is back on the UFC 200 card though there has been no confirmation from the Ultimate Fighting Championship on the Irish featherweight’s return.
Rebuilding Lakers part ways with coach Scott
(Reuters) – The Los Angeles Lakers fired coach Byron Scott on Sunday after he oversaw the two worst seasons in franchise history, clearing the way for a continued rebuild after the retirement of all-time great Kobe Bryant.
Islanders move on with double OT win over Panthers
(The Sports Xchange) – It took the New York Islanders just shy of 23 years — 8,381 days, to be exact — to finally win a postseason series. They would like to wait only a couple weeks to win another one.
Cavs edge Pistons to complete sweep
(The Sports Xchange) – Kyrie Irving is off to a great start in his effort to make up for lost time in the playoffs.
Korean Lee wins first European Tour title in Shenzhen
(Reuters) – South Korea’s Lee Soo-min earned his first European Tour title after sealing a wire-to-wire victory at the weather-hit Shenzhen International on Monday.
Celtics rally to beat Hawks, square series
(The Sports Xchange) – Evan Turner called Boston Celtics teammate Marcus Smart the best player on the court on Sunday at TD Garden.
Stars edge Wild to advance to second round
(The Sports Xchange) – For the Dallas Stars, the drama and the highs and lows, if they result in a playoff series win, are all part of the process.
Curry injured again as Warriors rout Rockets 121-94
(The Sports Xchange) – The Golden State Warriors overcame the absence of guard Stephen Curry in the second half to rout the Houston Rockets 121-94 in Game Four of their Western Conference first-round playoff series on Sunday.
