Warriors survive double OT in Boston
(The Sports Xchange) – The Golden State Warriors extended their season-opening winning streak to 24 games but had to scratch and claw their way to victory over Boston on Friday.
Midfielder Jones suspended six matches
(Reuters) – United States international Jermaine Jones looks set to miss two World Cup qualifiers after the New England midfielder’s six-game ban for making contact with a referee during a playoff game was upheld by Major League Soccer (MLS).
Chinese mixed martial arts fighter dies ahead of bout
(Reuters) – A Chinese fighter has died after collapsing ahead of his bout at the ONE Championship mixed martial arts (MMA) event in the Philippines on Friday.
Vidmar leaves USA Gymnastics for missionary posting
(Reuters) – Double Olympic gold medalist Peter Vidmar resigned as chairman of USA Gymnastics’ board of directors on Friday, the organization announced.
Europe’s soccer chief Platini fails in bid to have FIFA ban lifted
ZURICH (Reuters) – European soccer chief Michel Platini failed on Friday in his bid to have a 90-day provisional suspension from world soccer lifted, further denting his hopes of running for the presidency of the game’s scandal-hit global governing bod…
South America’s federation expects January elections after graft charges
ASUNCION (Reuters) – The South American Football Confederation, CONMEBOL, would likely have elections in January to re-organize its executive committee after U.S. corruption charges against top officials, the body’s interim president said on Friday.
What are the odds? Daily fantasy sports win reprieve in N.Y
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Leading daily fantasy sports companies FanDuel and DraftKings won a temporary reprieve allowing them to keep operating in New York through the New Year, reversing for now an order by a state judge to close the businesses in the sta…
Panathinaikos among three to advance in Euroleague
BELGRADE (Reuters) – Six-time Euroleague champions Panathinaikos reached the competition’s second group stage with a game to spare and were joined by Russians Khimki and Croatian upstarts Cedevita Zagreb after thrilling action on Friday.
Cubs land prized outfielder Heyward: reports
(Reuters) – The Chicago Cubs filled a large gap in center field by agreeing to terms with prized free agent Jason Heyward, according to multiple reports on Friday.
Federer excited to partner Hingis at Rio Olympics
BERNE (Reuters) – Switzerland’s two greatest tennis players will join forces at next year’s Rio Olympics when Roger Federer and Martina Hingis play together in the mixed doubles.
