Cycling: Thomas developing into next Team Sky grand tour rider
PARIS (Reuters) – Geraint Thomas secured his biggest road victory in the Paris-Nice race on Sunday but there could be much more to come for the Briton who is developing into another Team Sky-shaped grand tour champion.
Man United avoid sanction for fans’ chants about Hillsborough
(Reuters) – Manchester United will not be punished by UEFA after their supporters chanted about the Hillsborough stadium disaster during the 2-0 Europa League last-16 first-leg loss to arch-rivals Liverpool on Thursday.
Williams sign Di Resta as reserve driver
LONDON (Reuters) – Williams have appointed ex-Formula One racer Paul Di Resta as their official reserve for the 2016 season starting in Australia this week, the team said on Monday.
Djokovic and Nadal tested in Indian Wells, Serena strolls
(Reuters) – World number one Novak Djokovic survived a stern test from qualifier Bjorn Fratangelo to make the third round of the BNP Paribas Open on Sunday, with Spaniard Rafa Nadal also needing three sets to advance from a tricky opening clash.
Athletics-Kenyan athletes’ rep quits in frustration over doping crisis
NAIROBI (Reuters) – The Kenyan athletes’ representative, Noah Ngeny, has quit his post, saying that the country’s sporting authorities were not doing enough to tackle a doping crisis.
James, Cavaliers cruise past Clippers
(The Sports Xchange) – LeBron James says the Cleveland Cavaliers are hitting their stride.
Schwartzel rides lightning to Valspar victory
(Reuters) – Charl Schwartzel secured his first victory in the United States since the 2011 Masters by beating Bill Haas in a playoff at the Valspar Championship in Florida on Sunday.
Hend denies record charge by Piya to take Thai title
(Reuters) – Scott Hend continued Australia’s impressive run on the European Tour this season by holding off the course record charge of home hope Piya Swangarunporn to win the True Thailand Classic on Sunday.
Highlights of Saturday’s NHL games
(The Sports Xchange) – Highlights of Saturday’s National Hockey League games:
Murray advances, Kerber sent packing at Indian Wells
(Reuters) – World number two Andy Murray was given a tough test but pushed his way past Marcel Granollers 6-4 7-6(3) in his opening match at the BNP Paribas Open in California on Saturday.
