Capitals look to reverse fortunes in Stanley Cup playoffs
(Reuters) – So much went right for Russian sniper Alex Ovechkin and his Washington Capitals this season that they might finally be set to reverse years of postseason heartbreak when the Stanley Cup playoffs open this week.
Blackhawks, Kings hungry for another Stanley Cup run
(Reuters) – The defending National Hockey League champion Chicago Blackhawks and Los Angeles Kings have applied a Western Conference stranglehold on the Stanley Cup in recent years and both are fixed on pinning down another title.
Price, Stricker named captains for 2017 Presidents Cup
(Reuters) – Zimbabwe’s Nick Price will return as International team captain at the 2017 Presidents Cup while Steve Stricker was named the U.S. team captain, the PGA Tour said on Tuesday.
Willett aiming to give ‘Big Three’ a run for their money
LONDON (Reuters) – Having snatched an unlikely and spectacular first major victory at the weekend, Danny Willett’s next target is to give Jason Day, Jordan Spieth and Rory McIlroy a run for their money at the top of golf’s world rankings.
Gavazzi may be banned for life after failing third cocaine test
PARIS (Reuters) – Italian cyclist Mattia Gavazzi could face a lifetime ban after he tested positive for cocaine for the third time in his career, the International Cycling Union (UCI) said on Tuesday.
Returning Federer coasts into Monte Carlo third round
PARIS (Reuters) – Former world number one Roger Federer returned from a 10-week layoff with a 6-3 6-4 second-round victory against Spain’s Guillermo Garcia Lopez at the Monte Carlo Masters on Tuesday.
Romanian runner Lavric tests positive for meldonium
BUCHAREST (Reuters) – Romanian athlete Mirela Lavric has tested positive for the banned substance meldonium, joining a long list of athletes, including tennis champion Maria Sharapova, to do so.
Portuguese fighter dies following injuries from Dublin bout
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Portuguese mixed martial arts fighter Joao Carvalho of Team Nobrega has died following injuries sustained in a bout in Dublin, Ireland at the Total Extreme Fighting championship on Saturday night, his team has announced.
Alonso taking nothing for granted before China medical
LONDON (Reuters) – Fernando Alonso hopes to be racing for McLaren at this weekend’s Chinese Formula One Grand Prix but the Spaniard says he is taking nothing for granted ahead of a fitness test at the Shanghai circuit.
Rockets home in on playoff zone after early turbulence
(Reuters) – Houston Rockets scripted a stunning turnaround to stand one win away from salvaging their once-shaky playoff hopes following a tumultuous season.
