Former NFL linebacker Adrian Robinson dies at age of 25
(Reuters) – Adrian Robinson, a former NFL linebacker who recently signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League, has died at the age of 25, his representatives said on Monday.
Australia’s Lee wraps up her first LPGA win
(Reuters) – Australia’s Minjee Lee wrapped up her first LPGA victory on Monday, completing three holes to finish a 65 for a two-shot win at the rain-delayed Kingsmill Championship in Williamsburg, Virginia.
Conference finals showcase MVP rivals and James
(Reuters) – Stephen Curry and James Harden will rehash their MVP race rivalry, while Cleveland’s one-man band of LeBron James will test Atlanta’s team harmony as the conference finals tip off in the National Basketball Association.
Marlins general manager takes over as manager
(Reuters) – Miami Marlins general manager Dan Jennings is moving from his front office perch to a seat in the dugout and taking over as manager of the National League club, the team announced on Monday in an unorthodox shake-up.
Canada shows the kids are all right at world champs
PRAGUE (Reuters) – Canada’s dominating performance at the world championships in Prague showed that its ice hockey kids are all right after the gold medal winners tore through the tournament without a loss.
Russia face punishment for lack of respect to Canada
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia will be sanctioned after their players showed a lack of respect to Canada following a 6-1 loss in the final of the world championships in Prague, the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) said on Monday.
Flyers name Hakstol as head coach
(Reuters) – Dave Hakstol has left the college ranks to join the Philadelphia Flyers as their new head coach, the National Hockey League club announced on Monday.
Backers of Boston’s Olympics bid defend controversial proposal
BOSTON (Reuters) – Backers of Boston’s embattled bid to host the 2024 Olympic Games on Monday defended the proposal against criticism that it will saddle the city with debt, saying new international guidelines will help lower costs.
Qatar says BBC crew on 2022 tour held for trespass
DOHA (Reuters) – A BBC television team was arrested in Qatar and held for two nights in prison while reporting on living conditions for migrant laborers working on the 2022 World Cup, the broadcaster said on Monday.
Ex-tennis star Bob Hewitt sentenced to six years for rape in South Africa
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Former Grand Slam doubles tennis champion Bob Hewitt was sentenced to six years in prison by a South African court on Monday after being found guilty of two counts of rape and a charge of sexual assault of minors, local media reported.
