Gailhaguet defends presidential bid by saying he ‘didn’t kill anyone’
(Reuters) – France’s Didier Gailhaguet, who was banned from any involvement in skating following the Salt Lake City Games judging scandal, believes he should be given a chance to become the next president of the sport’s governing body because he “didn’…
Bryant’s farewell tour makes biggest stop in All-Star Game
TORONTO (Reuters) – Kobe Bryant made the biggest stop of his farewell tour on Sunday as he played the last NBA All-Star Game of a remarkable career in which he established himself as arguably the best player of his generation.
Singapore swimmer suffers dengue setback in Rio quest
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – A Singaporean swimmer has seen his hopes of qualifying for the Zika-threatened Rio de Janeiro Olympics hampered by another mosquito-borne illness after he contracted dengue fever.
Athletics: Defar runs year’s fastest 3,000 meter after long layoff
(Reuters) – Ethiopian two-time Olympic champion Meseret Defar ran the year’s fastest 3,000 meters as she returned to the track for the first time in more than two years at the Boston indoor grand prix on Sunday.
Taylor wins by one shot at Pebble Beach
(Reuters) – American journeyman Vaughn Taylor ended a PGA Tour title drought of more than a decade with an explosive back nine to clinch a one-shot win over Phil Mickelson at the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am in California on Sunday.
Manning suffers dent to his wholesome image
(Reuters) – Peyton Manning’s reputation as the National Football League’s most bankable player took a hit when he was among 10 athletes cited in a lawsuit filed by six former female students against the University of Tennessee.
Rookie Elliott claims pole for Daytona 500
(Reuters) – Rookie Chase Elliott positioned himself as one of the favorites for next Sunday’s Daytona 500 after becoming the youngest driver ever to secure pole position in qualifying at Daytona International Speedway.
Roberta Vinci ends three-year title drought by triumphing in St. Petersburg
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Italy’s Roberta Vinci captured her 10th WTA singles title on Sunday after she outclassed Swiss teenager Belinda Bencic 6-4 6-3 to win the St. Petersburg Ladies Trophy.
Golf: Schwartzel cruises to Tshwane Open victory
PRETORIA (Reuters) – South Africa’s Charl Schwartzel claimed an 11th European Tour title as he cruised to an eight-shot victory at the Tshwane Open on Sunday.
Venus vanquishes Doi to claim inaugural Taiwan title
(Reuters) – American multiple grand slam champion Venus Williams collected the 49th title of her illustrious career by defeating Japan’s Misaki Doi 6-4 6-2 in the final of the inaugural Taiwan Open on Sunday.
