NBA Hall of Famer Thomas maintains he is innocent of sex discrimination
(Reuters) – Isiah Thomas, an NBA Hall of Famer who was named president of the Women’s National Basketball Association’s New York Liberty despite a 2007 court ruling he sexually harassed a female colleague, maintained his innocence on Thursday and said …
Argentina to face Mexico in September friendly in Texas
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexico will face Argentina in a friendly match in the United States in September as a warm up ahead of their World Cup qualifiers later this year, the Mexican Football Federation announced on Thursday.
Dodgers’ Ryu out for season after shoulder surgery
(Reuters) – Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Ryu Hyun-jin will be sidelined for the rest of the season after having arthroscopic surgery on his troublesome left shoulder on Thursday, the Major League Baseball team said.
Ex-NFL star Hernandez pleads not guilty to witness intimidation charge
BOSTON (Reuters) – Convicted murderer and former National Football League star Aaron Hernandez pleaded not guilty on Thursday to charges he intimidated a witness in a double-murder case against him by shooting the man in the face.
No structural knee damage for Hawks’ Carroll
(Reuters) – The Atlanta Hawks had cause to celebrate on Thursday when medical tests revealed that forward DeMarre Carroll had no structural or ligament damage after suffering a leg injury in Game One of the Eastern Conference finals
Formula One opens tyre tender for 2017-19
MONACO (Reuters) – Formula One has formally opened the tyre tender for a sole supplier to the series for three seasons from 2017, with interested parties invited to apply by June 17.
After Texas shootout, summer biker rallies bring rumble of concern
(Reuters) – After three people were killed and seven wounded in shootings during a motorcycle rally last year in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley and others called for an end to an event that draws thousands to the family-friendly beac…
Rugby joins SportAccord exodus
(Reuters) – Rugby joined equestrian, curling and table tennis in cutting ties with SportAccord on Thursday, the latest round of walkouts after its president sharply criticized the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Molinari hits the front at Wentworth while McIlroy toils
VIRGINIA WATER, England (Reuters) – Francesco Molinari has gone three years without a win but his golfing radar was back in good working order as he raced into a two-shot lead with an opening 65 at the BMW PGA Championship on Thursday.
Verstappen steals the show on Monaco debut
MONACO (Reuters) – Too young to rent a car, or drive unaccompanied on public roads, 17-year-old Formula One prodigy Max Verstappen had his bosses purring with a sensational performance in practice for the Monaco Grand Prix on Thursday.
