Spurs call the tune in victory over Jazz
(The Sports Xchange) – It was a showdown between two of the best defensive teams in the NBA when Utah and San Antonio met on Thursday and despite an inspired effort from the Jazz, who are in the fight for the final Western Conference playoff spot, the …
Harden onslaught lifts rallying Rockets over Blazers
(The Sports Xchange) – Guard James Harden scored 46 points as the Houston Rockets rallied from a 21-point, third-quarter deficit to defeat the Portland Trail Blazers 119-105 at the Moda Center on Thursday.
Russian duo halt doubles win streak of Hingis-Mirza
(Reuters) – Top ranked women’s doubles pair Martina Hingis and Sania Mirza had their 41-match winning streak halted on Thursday after they were beaten in the quarter-finals of the Qatar Open.
FIFA aims to start afresh with vote to replace Blatter
ZURICH (Reuters) – Crisis-hit world football governing body FIFA faces one of the most important days in its 112-year history when it elects a new leader on Friday hoping to usher in a fresh era after decades of tawdry controversy.
Garcia, Thompson set pace at blustery PGA National
(Reuters) – Sergio Garcia took advantage of less windy conditions in the afternoon with superb iron play to grab a share of the lead in the opening round of the Honda Classic at Palm Beach Gardens in Florida on Thursday.
Dallas police refer case against NFL’s Manziel to grand jury
DALLAS (Reuters) – A domestic violence complaint accusing Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel of beating his ex-girlfriend has been referred to a grand jury, Dallas police said on Thursday.
NFL player who lost finger to fireworks sues ESPN reporter
NEW YORK (Reuters) – New York Giants football player Jason Pierre-Paul, who lost a finger in a fireworks accident last year, has sued an ESPN reporter for posting a copy of his medical records on Twitter.
Hamilton hails ‘fantastic’ car as first test ends
BARCELONA (Reuters) – Triple Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton hailed his ‘fantastic’ Mercedes after wrapping up the first pre-season test with another 99 laps before lunchtime on Thursday.
Global game missing ‘Tiger’ factor, says top executive
(Reuters) – While exciting young guns Jordan Spieth, Rory McIlroy and Jason Day have been pivotal in drawing a wide audience to the game, the sport is missing the ‘Tiger’ factor when it comes to ‘fringe fans’, says a leading golf executive.
Scandal-hit CONCACAF votes for reform package
ZURICH (Reuters) – Scandal-plagued CONCACAF, the soccer confederation for North and Central America and the Caribbean, on Thursday voted for wide-ranging reforms after being warned by its lawyers of serious consequences if it failed to change its struc…
