Randolph leads Grizzlies to victory over Jazz
(The Sports Xchange) – Zach Randolph scored 25 points and Lance Stephenson added 16 off the bench to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 94-88 victory Friday over the Utah Jazz at FedExForum.
Bryan brothers crush Hewitt comeback, put U.S. ahead
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Bob and Mike Bryan spoiled Lleyton Hewitt’s Davis Cup comeback by closing out a tense 6-3 6-3 4-6 4-6 6-3 doubles win that put the United States 2-1 ahead in their first round tie in Melbourne.
2026 World Cup bid must be ‘bullet-proof’, says Infantino
LONDON (Reuters) – FIFA must make the 2026 World Cup bidding process “absolutely bullet-proof” because the entire organization’s credibility is at stake, new president Gianni Infantino said on Friday.
Murray wins but Japan level with Davis Cup holders Britain
LONDON (Reuters) – Davis Cup champions Britain were locked at 1-1 with Japan after the opening two singles of their World Group, first-round tie on Friday after Andy Murray gave the hosts the lead.
FIA approves new F1 qualifying format
LONDON (Reuters) – Formula One’s governing body approved on Friday a new elimination-style qualifying format that will be implemented from this month’s Australian season-opener, despite some drivers questioning why it was necessary.
Halfway leader Adam Scott riding momentum at Doral
(Reuters) – Five days after clinching his 12th PGA Tour victory, red-hot Adam Scott charged into the second-round lead at the WGC-Cadillac Championship in Miami on Friday.
USOC forms medical group to guard against Zika in Rio
(Reuters) – The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) on Friday announced the formation of a medical advisory group to protect U.S. athletes and staff against infectious diseases, including the Zika virus, at this year’s Rio Games.
Cycling: Hammer steers U.S. to gold, Dibben roared to title
LONDON (Reuters) – Sarah Hammer led the U.S. to their first gold medal in women’s team pursuit before Britain’s Jonathan Dibben produced a thrilling climax to day three of the world track championships in the points race on Friday.
Big-name MLS players face pressure to deliver in 2016
(Reuters) – Major League Soccer’s highly-skilled big-name players who command the top salaries are under pressure to deliver results in the upcoming 2016 season after failing to provide success for their teams last year.
Infantino starts to change FIFA’s image with budget flight
CARDIFF (Reuters) – New FIFA president Gianni Infantino sent a clear message that his leadership style would be very different from his predecessor Sepp Blatter when he flew to his first official overseas appointment by budget airline on Friday.
