LeBron steers Cavs past Warriors to close in on NBA title
CLEVELAND (Reuters) – LeBron James turned in another virtuoso playoff performance in leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a thrilling 96-91 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday and a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven NBA Finals.
U.S. declines comment on ex-FIFA chief and Haiti earthquake funds
WASHINGTON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – The United States declined comment on Tuesday over whether it has investigated former FIFA president Jack Warner about the disappearance of money he raised for the Haiti earthquake.
Sleepwalking Warriors must bringing aggression to Game Four
CLEVELAND (Reuters) – The Golden State Warriors stressed a need to be more aggressive in their NBA Finals with the Cleveland Cavaliers if they want to have any chance of capping a brilliant season with a title.
Giants’ Heston hurls no-hitter against Mets
(Reuters) – San Francisco pitcher Chris Heston tossed the first no-hitter in Major League Baseball this season as the Giants blanked the New York Mets 5-0 on Tuesday. Heston, making just his 13th career start, struck out 11 without issuing a walk. He h…
Marta, Formiga on target for Brazil, France beat England
(Reuters) – Marta became the all-time leading scorer at the women’s World Cup on Tuesday as Brazil vaulted to the top of Group E with a 2-0 win over South Korea, while Eugenie Le Sommer’s superb long-range strike gave France victory over England.
U.S. women’s soccer team finds fervent fans in Canada and at home
(Reuters) – Chip Shop is a popular spot for Brooklyn soccer fans, but the restaurant was nevertheless stunned by the crowd that turned out on Monday night to watch the United States women’s team make its 2015 World Cup debut against Australia.
Spain, Costa Rica draw 1-1 in near empty stadium
MONTREAL (Reuters) – Women’s World Cup debutants Spain and Costa Rica labored to a 1-1 draw on Tuesday in a dreary Group E opener played in a near empty Montreal Olympic Stadium.
Late Colombia goal denies Mexico first World Cup win
(Reuters) – A late goal from Daniela Montoya allowed Colombia to escape with a 1-1 draw against Mexico in their Group F opener at the Women’s World Cup in Moncton on Tuesday.
U.S. women’s soccer team finds fervent fans in Canada and at home
(Reuters) – Chip Shop is a popular spot for Brooklyn soccer fans, but the restaurant was nevertheless stunned by the crowd that turned out on Monday night to watch the United States women’s team make its 2015 World Cup debut against Australia.
Lightning wary of Blackhawks’ Game Four prowess
(Reuters) – After pulling off successive come-from-behind victories to snatch the lead in the Stanley Cup Final, the Tampa Bay Lightning are well aware of the Chicago Blackhawks’ knack for being at their best in Game Fours.
