Exclusive: U.S. athletes should consider skipping Rio if fear Zika – officials
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The United States Olympic Committee told U.S. sports federations that athletes and staff concerned for their health over the Zika virus should consider not going to the Rio 2016 Olympic Games in August.
Nadal to warm up for Wimbledon at Queen’s Club
LONDON (Reuters) – Spaniard Rafael Nadal will sharpen his grasscourt game at London’s Queen’s Club ahead of Wimbledon in June, organizers of the Aegon Championships said on Tuesday.
Raptors beat Pistons, move into second in East
(The Sports Xchange) – Andre Drummond’s length-of-the-court heave could have thrown the streaking Toronto Raptors for a loop. They instead turned the game into a romp.
Super Bowl fans bet record $132.5 million at Nevada casinos
(Reuters) – Gamblers wagered a record $132.5 million at Nevada casinos on Super Bowl 50 with an upset win for the Denver Broncos over the Carolina Panthers giving sportsbooks their highest profit in two years on the NFL showpiece.
Derrick and Montagliani launch bids for CONCACAF top job
MIAMI (Reuters) – Caribbean Football Union president Gordon Derrick and Canadian Soccer Association president Victor Montagliani both announced on Monday that they will be candidates for president of the troubled regional confederation CONCACAF.
Mercedes expect McLaren to raise their game
LONDON (Reuters) – Formula One champions Mercedes expect to be beaten by Ferrari this season and also see McLaren catching up fast after a dismal 2015 for the Honda-powered team, engine head Andy Cowell said.
Puppymonkeybaby, chip-craving fetus stand out in tame Super Bowl ad lineup
NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Advertisers played it safe and light with the most expensive ever Super Bowl ad slots on Sunday, shunning previous years’ attempts to be outrageous, emotional or thought-provoking.
Super Bowl MVP Miller credits Peyton, coaches for win
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Super Bowl MVP Von Miller etched his place in NFL history but on Monday was full of praise for Peyton Manning, saying the Denver Broncos’ triumph was about much more than just his dominant defensive effort.
Cuban baseball stars, the Gurriel brothers, abandon team
HAVANA (Reuters) – Two brothers from Cuba’s preeminent baseball family have abandoned a Cuban team traveling in the Dominican Republic, presumably to defect and later seek professional careers in the United States, official Cuban media reported on Mond…
Struggling Knicks fire coach Fisher in second season
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The struggling New York Knicks have fired head coach Derek Fisher less than two years after he was brought in to help turn around the once-proud franchise, the National Basketball Association team said on Monday.
