Canada beat Czechs 2-0 to set up final against Russia
PRAGUE (Reuters) – Canada shut out the Czech Republic 2-0 in the ice hockey world championship on Saturday to set up a final against Russia, who rode four late goals to a 4-0 win over the United States.
Former Dolphins kicker Yepremian dies at age 70
(Reuters) – Garo Yepremian, a two-time Pro Bowl kicker who helped the Miami Dolphins win consecutive National Football League championships in the 1970s, has died of cancer at the age of 70, the team said on Saturday.
Djokovic moves up a gear to reach Rome final
ROME, May 16 (Reuters) – For the first time this week Novak Djokovic needed only two sets to triumph at the Rome Masters, beating Spain’s David Ferrer 6-4 6-4 as he reached the final to close in on a 24th Masters 1000 title.
Long-serving IOC member Tallberg dies
BERLIN (Reuters) – Peter Tallberg, the second longest serving member of the International Olympic committee, has died aged 77, the IOC said on Saturday.
China to bid emotional farewell to Liu Xiang in Shanghai
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China will offer an emotional farewell to its newly-retired sports hero Liu Xiang at the Diamond League meeting on Sunday –and then hope desperately to witness a new athletics icon capable of replacing him.
Fraser-Pryce sets sights on attaining greatness
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, the world’s fastest woman, says she is looking forward to one day being lauded as “one of the greatest” athletes in history.
Individual rivalries can revive athletics: James
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Head-to-head rivalries featuring the world’s leading athletes are the best way forward for the beleaguered sport of track and field, according to Olympic 400 meters champion Kirani James.
F1 refueling return depends on cost, says Wolff
LONDON (Reuters) – The proposed return of refueling to Formula One in 2017 will only happen if it is affordable, according to Mercedes motorsport head Toto Wolff.
Pyeongchang marks 1,000 days to go with new slogan
SEOUL (Reuters) – Pyeongchang Olympics organizers marked the 1,000 day countdown to the 2018 Games at a ceremony in Seoul on Saturday, unveiling a new slogan — “Passion. Connected.” — which they hope will help boost interest in winter sports in Asia….
Warriors advance to West final
(The Sports Xchange) – In less than three minutes, the Golden State Warriors went from nearly allowing the Memphis Grizzlies to erase a 15-point deficit to cruising to a 108-95 series-clinching victory in GameSix of the Western Conference semi-finals o…
