Coe could have pushed for IAAF reform years ago: investigator
LONDON (Reuters) – The head of an investigation that found high-level corruption in international athletics has accused Sebastian Coe, leader of the sport’s world governing body, of missing opportunities to push reform “a long time ago” when he was vic…
Radwanska receives ranking boost with Shenzhen win
(Reuters) – Poland’s Agnieszka Radwanska will move to fourth in the world rankings after beating Germany’s Anna-Lena Friedsam to reach the final of the Shenzhen Open in China on Friday.
Defensive-minded Bulls top Celts for sixth in a row
(The Sports Xchange) – The Chicago Bulls are becoming an offensive juggernaut but they are quick to credit their defense for a season-high six-game winning streak and a rapid rise up the NBA’s scoring rankings.
Harden’s 33 points lead Rockets to victory
(The Sports Xchange) – James Harden tallied a game-high 33 points and the Houston Rockets wrangled control in the second half by quickening the tempo to surge past the Utah Jazz 103-94 on Thursday at Toyota Center.
Korean pitchers banned for overseas gambling
SEOUL (Reuters) – The Korean Baseball Organisation (KBO) handed out half-season suspensions to pitchers Lim Chang-yong and Oh Seung-hwan on Friday following allegations they were involved in illegal gambling in Macau.
Favre among finalists for Pro Football Hall of Fame
(Reuters) – Green Bay Packers legend Brett Favre is among the 15 modern era finalists under consideration for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, it was announced on Thursday.
Eagle lifts Reed ahead of Spieth in Hawaii
(Reuters) – Defending champion Patrick Reed made a brilliant eagle at the last to earn a one-stroke lead over Jordan Spieth in the first round of the Hyundai Tournament of Champions in Hawaii on Thursday.
Sick Safarova to miss Australian Open
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – World number nine Lucie Safarova will miss this month’s Australian Open as she has yet to regain full fitness following a bacterial infection last year, the Czech said on Friday.
Japanese pitcher Maeda joins Dodgers on eight-year deal
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – The Los Angeles Dodgers signed an eight-year contract with Japanese right-hander Kenta Maeda on Thursday as the team continues to fill the void left by the departure of Zack Greinke.
Elder Griffey supports shunned dopers for Cooperstown
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Former major leaguer Ken Griffey Sr. said on Thursday his son earned induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame the “right way” but still feels bad for stars of the so-called Steroids Era who have been denied entry.
