Raptors edge weakened Grizzlies in Memphis
(The Sports Xchange) – DeMar DeRozan scored 27 points, Kyle Lowry added 22 and Jonas Valanciunas led a strong defensive effort that carried the Toronto Raptors to a 99-95 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night at FedExForum.
Putter changes helps Thompson to share of ANA Inspiration lead
(Reuters) – American Lexi Thompson’s putter switch helped her surge up the leaderboard to grab a share of the lead at the halfway mark of the ANA Inspiration in Rancho Mirage, California on Friday.
Hoffman one ahead in Houston, Spieth six back
(Reuters) – Charley Hoffman remained one stroke clear after the weather-hit second round of the Houston Open on Friday, despite bogeying his final hole, while Jordan Spieth endured a frustrating day to finish six shots off the pace.
Djokovic beats Goffin to reach Miami Open final
(Reuters) – Top seed Novak Djokovic overcame a strong challenge from Belgium’s David Goffin to reach the Miami Open final with a 7-6(5) 6-4 victory on Friday as he continued his pursuit of a fifth title in six years on Key Biscayne.
Woods confirms he will miss next week’s Masters
(Reuters) – Tiger Woods will miss the Masters for only the second time since his tournament debut in 1995, saying he is “not physically ready” for the year’s opening major next week.
Ecclestone hits back at ‘windbag’ drivers
MANAMA (Reuters) – Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has hit back at drivers for seeking change in the way the sport is run, suggesting they were powerless and simply doing the bidding of their teams.
Bryant reportedly turned down Barcelona bid
(The Sports Xchange) – Kobe Bryant, the NBA’s highest-paid player based on his 2016 salary, has reportedly turned down a pitch from European club FC Barcelona to extend his basketball career overseas.
Magnussen to start from pit lane in Bahrain
MANAMA (Reuters) – Renault’s Kevin Magnussen will start Sunday’s Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix from the pitlane for failing to stop for mandatory weighing during Friday practice.
Vandoorne reads the manual to get up to speed
MANAMA (Reuters) – McLaren reserve Stoffel Vandoorne did his homework on the long flight from Japan to arrive in Bahrain fully up to speed for his Formula One grand prix debut on Friday.
British crew member dies in Round the World race
LONDON (Reuters) – A British crew member in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race has died after being swept overboard in strong winds, officials said on Friday.
