LeBron’s Cavaliers fire head coach Blatt: reports
(Reuters) – LeBron James’s Eastern Conference-leading Cleveland Cavaliers have fired head coach David Blatt four days after suffering their worst loss of the NBA season, according to multiple reports on Friday.
Weather forces NHL to postpone game in Washington
(Reuters) – The National Hockey League said Friday’s game between the host Washington Capitals and Anaheim Ducks has been postponed due to a severe snowstorm threatening to bring record accumulations to the U.S. capital.
Warriors coach Kerr returning after rehab
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is back on the bench for the first time this season, ending a long leave of absence to steer the defending champions against the Indiana Pacers on Friday, the team said.
Two games postponed due to impending snowstorm
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The National Basketball Association has postponed two games due to be held on Saturday because of severe weather warnings, the league said.
Most UEFA associations back Infantino for FIFA presidency
NYON, Switzerland (Reuters) – Gianni Infantino’s bid for the FIFA presidency with the aim of leading the world soccer body out of the worst graft scandal in its history was boosted on Friday when the Swiss lawyer won “overwhelming” backing from Europe’…
Brady-Manning XVII super matchup for Super Bowl spot
(Reuters) – A spot in Super Bowl 50 will be on the line when the New England Patriots visit the Denver Broncos on Sunday, but the stage will belong to Tom Brady-Peyton Manning XVII.
Newton tests powers against Cards in NFC title game
(Reuters) – Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, who likes to strike a Superman pose after his gridiron feats, will test his powers against the visiting Arizona Cardinals with a Super Bowl berth on the line on Sunday.
Big names struggle as Sullivan saunters in fog-hit Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI (Reuters) – England’s Andy Sullivan claimed the clubhouse lead in the second round of the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship on Friday after early-morning fog left 60 players including four of the world’s top six unable to complete 18 holes.
UEFA rules out presidential election until Platini appeal decided
(Reuters) – UEFA will not schedule a presidential election to replace banned Michel Platini until the Frenchman’s appeal has been decided, the European soccer body said in a statement on Friday.
Senegal says will not extradite Diack’s son to face charges
DAKAR (Reuters) – Senegal’s prime minister said his country will not extradite Papa Massata Diack, the son of former international athletics federation (IAAF) president Lamine Diack, who is wanted for alleged corruption and money laundering.
