Spurs shut down Hawks again
(The Sports Xchange) – The San Antonio Spurs’ winning streak against the Atlanta Hawks is now 11 games and Mike Budenholzer is 0-6 against coaching mentor Gregg Popovich.
Alabama running back Henry wins Heisman Trophy
(Reuters) – University of Alabama running back Derrick Henry was named the winner of the 2015 Heisman Trophy on Saturday, the highest award in American college football.
Clippers claim first win in Brooklyn
(The Sports Xchange) – The Los Angeles Clippers made history on Saturday with a 105-100 victory over the Brooklyn Nets, their first at Barclays Center.
Olympic champ Shiffrin heads home with knee injury
(Reuters) – Mikaela Shiffrin is returning to the United States and will seek a consultation to determine how badly she injured her knee in Sweden, the Olympic and double world slalom champion said on Saturday.
Grevers sets short course record in 100m backstroke
(Reuters) – Olympic champion Matt Grevers swam a world short course record in the 100 meters backstroke in Indianapolis on Saturday.
Astros complete deal for young closer Giles
(Reuters) – The Astros and the Phillies finally completed a deal to send closer Ken Giles to Houston on Saturday in a seven-player deal that now has pitcher Mark Appel, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2013 Draft, going to Philadelphia.
Langer sweeps Champions Tour honors
(Reuters) – German Bernhard Langer was named Player of the Year on the PGA Champions Tour for a record fifth time on Saturday in another dominant year with the seniors.
Penguins fire Johnston as coach, name Sullivan
(Reuters) – The Pittsburgh Penguins have fired coach Mike Johnston and replaced him with Mike Sullivan, the team said on Saturday.
Felix setting the stage for 200-400 meters Olympic bid
(Reuters) – Top American sprinter Allyson Felix will double up at July’s U.S. trials in hopes of competing in both the 200 and 400 meters at the Rio Olympics, her coach told Reuters.
Cavaliers roll over Magic
(The Sports Xchange) – The Cleveland Cavaliers hardly broke sweat in rolling to their most lopsided win of the season, a 111-76 victory over the Orlando Magic at the Amway Center.
