Hakuho headlines somber Spring Festival in Tokyo
TOKYO (Reuters) – Nearly 8,000 spectators attended the ceremonial Spring Festival sumo wrestling tournament held outdoors at a controversial war shrine in the Tokyo sunshine on Monday.
Haula makes the difference as Wild beat Stars
(The Sports Xchange) – One game later than expected, the addition of Erik Haula to the Minnesota Wild lineup was a difference-maker.
Off night for Durant as Mavs beat Thunder
After the Dallas Mavericks were blown out by 38 points in Game 1 of their first-round Western Conference playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the veteran point guard was couldn’t believe the display his team put on.
Capitals take 3-0 lead in series with Flyers
(The Sports Xchange) – The Wells Fargo Center erupted after a moving tribute and spirited play from the home team led to a first-minute goal Monday.
Raptors square series with Game 2 win over Pacers
TORONTO (The Sports Xchange) – The Toronto Raptors are best known for their All-Star guards Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan.
Warriors’ Curry to miss Game 2 due to ankle injury
Reigning league MVP Stephen Curry will miss Game Two of Golden State’s playoff series against Houston Rockets on Monday due to an injured right ankle.
Troubled Hackett still ‘perfect’ mentor, says Jones
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Troubled Olympic gold medalist Grant Hackett can still be a good mentor to Australia’s swimmers at the Rio de Janeiro Games, former breaststroke queen Leisel Jones has said.
League fines Pistons coach Van Gundy for ref remarks
(Reuters) – The National Basketball Association fined Detroit coach Stan Van Gundy $25,000 on Monday for his criticism of the officiating during the Pistons defeat to Cleveland in their playoff opener.
England’s Masters winner Willett joins PGA Tour
(Reuters) – New Masters champion Danny Willett of England has joined the PGA Tour following his triumph on Sunday at Augusta National in the year’s first major championship, the tour announced on Monday.
Ethiopians sweep Boston Marathon
BOSTON (Reuters) – Ethiopian runners vying for a place in the summer Olympics dominated the Boston Marathon on Monday, taking the top three spots in the men’s division for the first time, and the top two spots among the women.
