Greek player banned for life for corruption
LONDON (Reuters) – Greek tennis player Alexandros Jakupovic has been banned for life after being found guilty of five corruption charges, the Tennis Integrity Unit said on Friday.
Temporary power firm Aggreko pulls out of 2016 Olympics tender
LONDON (Reuters) – British temporary power provider Aggreko has pulled out of a tender to supply generators to the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro next year, dealing a blow to organizers rushing to secure an energy source for the world’s largest sporti…
Harden helps Rockets soar over stumbling Lakers
(The Sports Xchange) – Guard James Harden had 25 points, six rebounds and six assists, leading the Houston Rockets to a 107-87 romp over the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on Thursday.
Bittersweet finale as St. Louis fans protest possible Rams exit
(Reuters) – The St. Louis Rams enjoyed a bittersweet celebration with their fans on Thursday as they played what may have been their final game in the city, a 31-23 defeat of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
King James issues royal pardon after clash with golfer’s wife
(Reuters) – Cleveland forward LeBron James apologized to the wife of Australian golfer Jason Day after a court-side collision forced her out of the Quicken Loans Arena on a stretcher at the end of Thursday’s win over Oklahoma City.
Keenum shines as Rams slice up Bucs in possible farewell
(Reuters) – Quarterback Case Keenum sliced up the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ defense, throwing for 234 yards and two touchdowns as the St Louis Rams bagged a 31-23 victory in what could be their last game at Edward Jones Dome on Thursday.
De Souza rides ‘Brazilian Wave’ to world title
(Reuters) – Adriano de Souza kept the men’s surfing world title in Brazilian hands when he was crowned champion at the final event on the pro tour, the Pipe Masters in Hawaii, on Thursday.
NFL to be Snapchat’s sports partner for story explorer feature
(Reuters) – The National Football League had signed on to be the first sports partner for Snapchat’s story explorer feature, an NFL spokesman told Reuters on Thursday.
Euroleague holders Real advance as Maccabi crash out
BELGRADE (Reuters) – Euroleague holders Real Madrid reached the competition’s Top 16 stage after a 97-65 home rout of Strasbourg but fellow heavyweights Maccabi Tel Aviv were eliminated despite a 70-66 win at Darusaffaka Istanbul on Thursday.
NASCAR champion Busch undergoes surgery
(Reuters) – Kyle Busch, the 2015 NASCAR Series champion, underwent foot and leg surgery on Thursday, Joe Gibbs Racing announced.
