Pyeongchang picks ‘Nanta’ producer for 2018 ceremonies
SEOUL (Reuters) – Organizers of the 2018 Winter Olympics said on Thursday they have named Song Seung-whan, the producer of South Korean hit theater show ‘Nanta’, as the executive creative director for the Pyeongchang Games’ opening and closing ceremoni…
Capitals sign winger Williams from Kings
(Reuters) – The Washington Capitals signed former Conn Smythe Trophy winner Justin Williams to a two-year, $6.5 million contract on Wednesday after the right winger renowned for his big-game prowess ended his seven-season stint in Los Angeles.
Green returning to champions Golden State
(Reuters) – Golden State forward Draymond Green announced on Wednesday he has signed a five-year deal to stay with the NBA champions.
California bill would classify pro sports cheerleaders employees
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – A bill currently before California Governor Jerry Brown would make clear that cheerleaders for state-based professional sports teams are employees, following high-profile lawsuits alleging labor violations in the state and els…
Pens add high-scoring Kessel in trade with Leafs
(Reuters) – The Pittsburgh Penguins acquired high-scoring forward Phil Kessel from the Toronto Maple Leafs in a deal involving six players and three draft picks on Wednesday.
Love, Butler among free agents agreeing on deals to stay put
(Reuters) – Kevin Love and Jimmy Butler, two of the biggest names in the NBA free agent market that opened on Wednesday, cut the suspense and agreed to deals to remain with their teams.
Former University of Illinois women basketball players file suit against school
(Reuters) – Seven former players from the University of Illinois women’s basketball team on Wednesday filed a federal lawsuit that accuses the school’s head coach and a former assistant of creating a racially hostile environment.
Wimbledon evacuated due to electrical fire
LONDON (Reuters) – The grounds at Wimbledon were evacuated after the close of play on Wednesday because of an electrical fire, organizers said.
Chicago’s Saad traded to Columbus in seven-player deal
(Reuters) – The Chicago Blackhawks traded away forwards Brandon Saad, Alex Broadhurst and defenseman Michael Paliotta in a seven-player deal with the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday.
Djokovic, Serena turn up heat as Wimbledon sizzles
LONDON (Reuters) – With everyone “feeling hot, hot, hot” at the All England Club on Wednesday it was little wonder that Novak Djokovic, Maria Sharapova and Serena Williams were eager to escape the Wimbledon furnace as quickly as possible.
