Ginobili’s return sparks Spurs to latest win
(The Sports Xchange) – Despite the fact the San Antonio Spurs went 11-1 while Manu Ginobili was out with an injury, there is no doubt about the importance of the 13-year NBA veteran to the team’s run toward another championship.
Tate snatches bantamweight belt from Holm at UFC 196
LAS VEGAS (Reuters) – Miesha Tate scored a sensational victory over reigning bantamweight champion Holly Holm in Las Vegas, choking her out late in the fifth round to win the title Holm took from Ronda Rousey in November.
Alaska’s famed Iditarod race to start along shorter ceremonial route
JUNEAU, Alaska (Reuters) – Alaska’s famed sled-dog race is set to get underway on Saturday when dozens of mushers and dog teams from around the world begin their near 1,000-mile (1,600-km) journey through the U.S. state’s frigid wilderness.
Lebron dominates as Cavs crush Celtics
(The Sports Xchange) – LeBron James led eight Cavaliers in double-figures with 28 points and reached two more milestones in his illustrious career while Cleveland crushed the Boston Celtics 120-103 on Saturday night.
United States reach semi-finals at Vegas sevens
(Reuters) – Hosts the United States thrilled their fans on Saturday by joining heavyweights South Africa, Australia and reigning World Series champions Fiji in the last four of the Las Vegas Sevens at Sam Boyd Stadium.
Isner puts United States through to Davis Cup quarter-finals
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – John Isner fended off Australia’s Bernard Tomic 6-4 6-4 5-7 7-6(4) on Sunday to book the United States a berth in the Davis Cup quarter-finals for the first time in three years.
Trump casts shadow over Doral’s future as PGA Tour venue
(Reuters) – Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has cast a shadow over the WGC-Cadillac Championship in Miami, even though he has yet to make an appearance at this week’s edition as owner of the hosting venue.
McIlroy takes three-shot lead at Doral
(Reuters) – Rory McIlroy again benefited from his new putting grip as he overhauled halfway leader Adam Scott to move three strokes clear after the third round of the WGC-Cadillac Championship in Miami on Saturday.
Cavendish’s Rio track hopes hang in balance
LONDON (Reuters) – Mark Cavendish’s hopes of claiming a place in Britain’s Olympic team hang in the balance after he finished sixth in the omnium at the world track championships on Saturday.
Kenny is sprint king as Gaviria wins omnium
LONDON (Reuters) – Jason Kenny fired a timely warning to those targeting his Olympic crown when he swooped to land sprint gold at the world track championships in front of a partisan home crowd on Saturday.
