Flyers stave off elimination with win over Capitals
(The Sports Xchange) – A change in goaltenders, some special teams success and a pair of goals from defensemen ignited Philadelphia to a 2-1 win over the Washington Capitals on Wednesday, helping the Flyers stave off elimination.
Miami hot from floor as they take 2-0 lead against Hornets
(The Sports Xchange) – Shooting better than 55 percent for the second consecutive game, the Miami Heat defeated the Charlotte Hornets 115-103 in Game 2 of an Eastern Conference first-round series on Wednesday.
Kenya’s London marathon hopefuls welcome new doping law
LONDON (Reuters) – The elite Kenyan contingent in Sunday’s London marathon have welcomed the country’s progress on anti-doping and said on Wednesday the public should believe they and most of their compatriots are running clean.
Neymar to play in home Olympics and not Copa, say Barcelona
BARCELONA (Reuters) – Neymar will play in the Olympics in August and will miss the Centenary Copa America in the United States in June, his club Barcelona said on Wednesday to end months of speculation.
Laser-focused Burton hopes for smooth sailing in Rio
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Having steered his laser through sofas, big tree branches and other floating debris in Guanabara Bay, Australian sailor and medal hopeful Tom Burton is ready to expect the unexpected when he competes at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics…
Blackhawks’ Shaw banned one game for homophobic slur
(Reuters) – Chicago Blackhawks forward Andrew Shaw has been suspended one game for using a homophobic slur during a playoff game and fined $5,000 for an inappropriate gesture directed at on-ice officials, the NHL said on Wednesday.
Eagles trade for second overall pick in 2016 NFL Draft
(The Sports Xchange) – The Philadelphia Eagles acquired the second overall pick on Wednesday in the upcoming NFL Draft in a trade with the Cleveland Browns, who get five selections over the next two years.
Susie Wolff defends Ecclestone after women racer remarks
LONDON (Reuters) – British racer Susie Wolff has defended Bernie Ecclestone after he doubted whether women would physically be able to drive a Formula One car fast and in any case would not be taken seriously.
FIA approves Formula One tyre testing changes
LONDON (Reuters) – Formula One’s governing body formally approved rule changes on Wednesday that will allow sole supplier Pirelli to carry out more testing of next year’s wider tyres during the season.
Valverde claims record fourth Fleche Wallonne title
(Reuters) – Spain’s Alejandro Valverde became the first man to win the Fleche Wallonne classic four times when he lived up to expectations in Wednesday’s 196-km one-day race.
