Warriors survive Harden onslaught to forge 2-0 lead
(Reuters) – The Golden State Warriors survived a stirring James Harden-inspired fightback to take command of the Western Conference Final with a 99-98 Game Two victory over the Houston Rockets on Thursday.
Ducks hand Blackhawks first home loss, lead series 2-1
(Reuters) – Anaheim handed Chicago their first home loss of the NHL playoffs on Thursday after a 2-1 win in Game Three put the Ducks ahead by the same margin in the Western Conference final series. Simon Despres broke a 1-1 tie in the final minute of t…
Ex-NFL star Sharper set to change plea in federal rape case
(Reuters) – Disgraced former NFL star Darren Sharper, who has pleaded guilty or no contest to rape and attempted rape charges in three states, is set to change his not guilty plea in a federal rape case in New Orleans next week, court records show.
Cuba, U.S. wrestlers tussle in Times Square
NEW YORK (Reuters) – World class wrestlers from Cuba and the United States celebrated the improving relations between the countries on Thursday with an outdoor exhibition amid the hubbub of Times Square.
‘Good memories’ help Weekley into four-way tie for lead
(Reuters) – Former champion Boo Weekley took advantage of “good memories” and superb putting to charge into a share of the first-round lead at the weather-hit Crowne Plaza Invitational in Fort Worth, Texas on Thursday.
Expect Nadal to step it up in Paris, says McEnroe
LONDON (Reuters) – Seven-times grand slam John McEnroe knows how it feels when a tennis career starts going in the wrong direction.
Formula One drivers urge fans to have their say
MONACO (Reuters) – Formula One drivers are hoping to give supporters a say in the future of the sport through a global survey launched on Thursday.
World number six Raonic withdraws from French Open
LONDON (Reuters) – World number six Milos Raonic has withdrawn from the French Open having failed to recover from a foot injury, the 24-year-old announced on Thursday.
Ford fights back tears as he remembers bad times
VIRGINIA WATER, England (Reuters) – Matt Ford had to wait a long time to achieve his golfing dreams and the Briton still gets emotional when describing the trials and tribulations he endured before getting his tour card at the age of 36.
Castroneves bids to join four win club again
INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) – Helio Castroneves will again put his name up for membership into the Brickyard’s most exclusive club on Sunday when the Brazilian goes for a fourth Indianapolis 500 win with last year’s rejection long forgotten.
