Soccer: Guardiola faces tough challenge in England – Ferguson
(Reuters) – Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson believes Pep Guardiola will need time to adapt to Premier League soccer when he takes charge of Manchester City in July but has tipped the Spaniard to be a success.
Briton Turner takes over helm at Volvo Ocean Race
ALICANTE, Spain (Reuters) – Mark Turner, one of the most respected figures in sailing and the man behind Ellen MacArthur’s solo circumnavigation of the world record, has been appointed Volvo Ocean Race CEO.
Djokovic rolls into Miami semi-finals
(Reuters) – World number one Novak Djokovic rolled into the Miami Open semi-finals with a 6-3 6-3 romp over Tomas Berdych on Wednesday as he continued his pursuit of a fifth title in six years on Key Biscayne.
Australian Jackson quits after knees scupper Rio bid
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australian basketball great Lauren Jackson announced her retirement on Thursday after doctors said her battered knees were not up to the rigors of contesting for a fifth Olympic medal in Rio de Janeiro this year.
Mavericks rally for key win over Knicks
(The Sports Xchange) – The playoff chase wouldn’t have died if the Dallas Mavericks lost at home to the lowly New York Knicks on Wednesday.
Warriors work OT to set franchise wins record
(The Sports Xchange) – It wasn’t easy, but the Golden State Warriors earned an impressive franchise record on Wednesday.
More doping tests or less viewers, world champion warns
(Reuters) – Swimming authorities need to increase the number of doping tests to preserve the sport’s credibility and stop fans turning away according to Britain’s triple world champion and double world record holder Adam Peaty.
McGregor gets welterweight rematch with Diaz at UFC 200
(Reuters) – Flamboyant Irish featherweight Conor McGregor will get another chance to prove himself as a welterweight after being granted a rematch with Nate Diaz on the UFC 200 card in Las Vegas on July 9.
Contrite Russell issues apology over Young filming incident
(Reuters) – Los Angeles Lakers rookie point guard D’Angelo Russell admitted he felt “sick” during a public apology he issued on Wednesday for secretly filming team mate Nick Young talking about women other than fiancé Iggy Azalea.
Azarenka beats Konta to reach Miami semis
(Reuters) – Victoria Azarenka withstood some early pressure from Britain’s Johanna Konta to continue her quest for a third Miami Open title with a 6-4 6-2 quarter-final victory on Wednesday.
