Hickey’s OT winner gives Isles 2-1 series lead
(The Sports Xchange) – Thomas Hickey’s final goal of the regular season ensured the New York Islanders would return to the playoffs for the second straight season. His first career playoff goal put the Islanders another step closer to some place the fr…
Australian Lindahl avoids jail for match-fixing
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Australian former professional tennis player Nick Lindahl has avoided a jail term after pleading guilty to match-fixing charges relating to a game in 2013.
Spurs dominate Grizzles in opener
(The Sports Xchange) – Defense carried San Antonio to the second-best record in the NBA this season but it’s likely to be the Spurs’ ability to get the most out of their offensive opportunities that will be the key for a push for a sixth championship s…
Mrazek, Wings blank Lightning, cut series deficit
(The Sports Xchange) – The Detroit Red Wings turned up their intensity and got back into their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Late controversy as Orlando and New England draw 2-2
(Reuters) – A late handball call and a no-call punctuated a controversial 2-2 draw between Orlando City and New England Revolution in Major League Soccer on Sunday.
Deng, Heat overpower Hornets in opener
(The Sports Xchange) – Luol Deng will have pleasant memories of his first playoff game with the Miami Heat.
Stosur splits with coach Taylor again
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Former U.S. Open champion Sam Stosur will end a second stint with coach David Taylor after the French Open, local media reported on Monday.
Donald in positive mood, despite lengthy title drought
(Reuters) – England’s Luke Donald narrowly failed to end a four-year title drought on the PGA Tour as he finished in a tie for second at the RBC Heritage in South Carolina on Sunday but said he was “really positive” about his game.
Big 3 score 81 points as Cavs edge Pistons
(The Sports Xchange) – The last time Kyrie Irving climbed onto a podium at Quicken Loans Arena, he needed help getting down because his crutches and bulky knee brace prevented an easy exit.
Dominant Rosberg extends win streak in China
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Nico Rosberg claimed a dominant win in an action-packed Formula One Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday to extend his championship lead over Mercedes team mate Lewis Hamilton, who battled up toseventh with some feisty driving after starti…
