Froome opens big season with prologue in Australia
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Tour de France champion Chris Froome made a smooth start to what could be a remarkable season for the British cyclist with a short prologue to the Herald Sun Tour in Melbourne on Wednesday.
DeChambeau’s unique irons earn mixed bag of results
DUBAI (Reuters) – From outscoring Jordan Spieth and Rory McIlroy in Abu Dhabi to barely making the cut in Qatar, amateur Bryson DeChambeau has discovered that his unique “scientific” approach cannot always prevent the vexing dips in form that dog every…
Russia to support Infantino at FIFA elections: TASS
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko said on Wednesday the Russian Football Union would support FIFA presidential candidate Gianni Infantino in upcoming elections to lead soccer’s world governing body, TASS news agency reported.
Lakers’ Russell makes case for more playing time
(Reuters) – Los Angeles Lakers’ No. 2 overall pick D’Angelo Russell produced one of his better games of the season on Tuesday to heatup the debate about his playing time and development.
Raptors spoil debut of interim Suns coach Watson
(The Sports Xchange) – Toronto guard Kyle Lowry scored 26 points and DeMar DeRozan had 22 as the Raptors spoiled Phoenix interim coach Earl Watson’s debut in a 104-97 victory over the Suns on Tuesday at Talking Stick Resort Arena.
Japan lifter Miyake watches China but says biggest rival is herself
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s Hiromi Miyake knows weightlifting powerhouse China will be looking to dominate the event at the 2016 Olympics but the London Games silver medalist says her biggest rival in the run-up to Rio is herself.
Superman and Sheriff battle for league’s marketing crown
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Super Bowl 50 is primed for a symbolic passing of the torch from one generation to the next with Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning ready to hand off the mantle of greatness to the Carolina Panthers’ Cam Newton.
Record-breaking Suhr to miss world indoor championships
(Reuters) – Olympic pole vault champion Jenn Suhr does not plan to compete in next month’s IAAF indoor championships even though she has just broken her world indoor record, the American said on Tuesday.
Venezuela will not seek extradition of FIFA exec Esquivel
CARACAS (Reuters) – Venezuela said on Tuesday it will not seek the extradition of former national soccer federation boss Rafael Esquivel, who is detained in Switzerland as part of a probe into corruption in world governing body FIFA.
Manziel’s options appear limited as unemployment looms
(Reuters) – If Johnny Manziel never plays another game in the National Football League, he will not be the first talented player to squander his natural gifts and no doubt will not be the last.
