Del Potro to face Federer in matchup of comebacks
(Reuters) – Juan Martin del Potro’s comeback trail will collide with Roger Federer’s after the Argentine won his opening Miami Open match against compatriot Guido Pella on Wednesday.
Late slump leaves Scott ruing ‘pathetic’ match play finish
(Reuters) – Adam Scott has been the red-hot player on the PGA Tour this season but the WGC-Dell Match Play tournament continued to be a thorn in his side as the world number six wasted a golden opportunity to record a rare win on Wednesday.
Hawks return favor, beat Wizards
(The Sports Xchange) – Atlanta had its five-game winning streak snapped Monday by the Washington Wizards. In the conclusion of a home-and-home set against their Southeast Division rival, the Hawks were motivated to return the favor.
Jason Day wins match, tweaks back at WGC-Dell Match Play
(Reuters) – Jason Day was among the winners in Wednesday’s opening day of the WGC-Dell Match Play, but the Australian world number two left the Austin Country Club course clutching his back heading for treatment.
Former ballplayer, sportscaster Joe Garagiola dead at age 90
PHOENIX (Reuters) – Former Major League catcher Joe Garagiola, who achieved more lasting fame as a sports announcer and television host after his retirement from baseball, died on Wednesday at the age of 90.
Judge dismisses ex-LA Clippers owner Sterling’s lawsuit vs NBA
(Reuters) – A federal judge has dismissed former Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling’s lawsuit accusing the National Basketball Association of antitrust violations for forcing him to sell the franchise in 2014.
Former ballplayer, sportscaster Joe Garagiola dead at age 90
PHOENIX (Reuters) – Former Major League catcher Joe Garagiola, who enjoyed a long career as a sports announcer and television host after his retirement from baseball, died on Wednesday at the age of 90.
Yankees’ A-Rod to retire after 2017 season: ESPN
(Reuters) – Alex Rodriguez plans on retiring at the end of the 2017 Major League Baseball season after playing out his contract with the New York Yankees, ESPN reported on Wednesday.
Swimming body FINA ready to probe Russia allegations
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Swimming’s world body FINA promised on Wednesday to investigate “as a matter of utmost urgency” new allegations of Russian doping if they could be substantiated by evidence.
NFL looking at playing regular season game in China
(Reuters) – National Football League Commissioner Roger Goodell said on Wednesday that China is too big a market to ignore and the league is working on holding a regular season game there within the next couple of years.
