Barnes moves one stroke clear in Texas
(Reuters) – American Ricky Barnes, a former U.S. amateur champion seeking his first PGA Tour victory, birdied four of the last eight holes to grab a one-shot lead after the third round of the Texas Open in San Antonio on Saturday.
Warriors’ Curry expected to return for Game Four
(Reuters) – The Golden State Warriors were given a welcome boost on Saturday when coach Steve Kerr said that reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Stephen Curry was expected to play in Sunday’s Game Four against the Houston Rockets.
Throwing pioneer Yego believes he will win Rio medal
NAIROBI (Reuters) – Julius Yego, the pioneering Kenyan thrower, said on Saturday that he believes he will win the country’s first javelin medal at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro this summer.
I want to win ‘granddaddy of them all’ says Redskins’ Norman
(The Sports Xchange) – Reaction poured in after the Washington Redskins landed All-Pro linebacker Josh Norman, who said on Friday night he wanted to win “the granddaddy of them all”.
Nadal storms into final as he chases Vilas clay record
BARCELONA, (Reuters) – Rafael Nadal reached the final of the Barcelona Open for the ninth time by beating German Philipp Kohlschreiber 6-3 6-3 on Saturday.
Kenyan champion Kiprop wants jail terms for dopers
NAIROBI (Reuters) – Kenya’s three-times world 1,500 meters champion Asbel Kiprop reiterated on Saturday that athletes who fail dope tests should serve jail terms.
Rossi beats Spanish rivals to pole in Jerez MotoGP
(Reuters) – Italian veteran Valentino Rossi stunned his Spanish rivals Jorge Lorenzo and Marc Marquez by seizing pole position for their home MotoGP race in Jerez on Saturday.
Sharks exorcise demons, eliminate Kings
(The Sports Xchange) – Brent Burns said he rarely dwells on 2014. That was when the San Jose Sharks collapsed in the Western Conference quarterfinals against the Los Angeles Kings.
Koivu, Wild stay alive with OT win in Dallas
(The Sports Xchange) – The Minnesota Wild wanted a chance to send their first-round series with the Dallas Stars back to the Twin Cities for Game 6 on Sunday.
Spurs finish strong, put Grizzlies on brink
(The Sports Xchange) – Despite lopsided wins by San Antonio in the first two games of the Western Conference opening-round playoff series against the injury depleted Memphis Grizzlies, Spurs guard Manu Ginobili knew Friday night would be different.
