Murray runs rings around Chardy to advance in Rome
ROME (Reuters) – Andy Murray is more afraid of losing his wedding ring than a tennis match these days but that did not stop him from storming to a 10th successive win on clay at the Rome Masters on Wednesday.
On road to recovery, NFL’s Goodell tested by delicate ‘Deflategate’
(Reuters) – Back in December, New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft crafted the strongest of endorsements for NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after his mishandling of punishment in players’ domestic abuse cases undermined his authority.
U.S. relay team stripped of 2012 silver medals
(Reuters) – The members of the U.S. men’s 4×100 meters relay team that won silver at the 2012 Olympics have been stripped of their medals following the doping conviction of sprinter Tyson Gay, the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) said on Wednesda…
Brady or no Brady, Bills coach targets win over rival Pats
(Reuters) – Whether or not the Super Bowl champion New England Patriots will be without star quarterback Tom Brady for their first four games next season, Buffalo Bills coach Rex Ryan says he is “not feeling sorry for anybody.”
Fans flock to see beaten Pacquiao arrive back in Manila
MANILA (Reuters) – An injured Manny Pacquiao arrived back in the Philippines to a hero’s welcome on Wednesday, the boxer still adamant he did enough to win his welterweight megabout against Floyd Mayweather Jr at the start of the month.
Polanc wins first mountain stage of Giro
(Reuters) – Slovenia’s Jan Polanc claimed the first major win of his professional career when he took the fifth stage of the Giro D’Italia on Wednesday.
Jagr likely to play for Czechs in ice hockey quarter-finals
PRAGUE (Reuters) – Czech Republic’s Jaromir Jagr was expected to recover from injury to face Finland in the world ice hockey championships quarter-final after hurting his groin in the last game, a team physician said on Wednesday.
Brady and NFL prepare to battle over ‘Deflategate’ suspension
(Reuters) – The National Football League’s hardline stance on Tom Brady and his role in “Deflategate” sparked predictions on Tuesday that the star quarterback could see his four-game suspension reduced through an appeal.
Patrick to F1? Haas not ruling it out
LONDON (Reuters) – NASCAR team co-owner Gene Haas has no desire to fuel speculation but neither will he rule out entirely the possibility of Danica Patrick racing for his new Formula One team next year.
Real aim to end 20-year Euroleague wait on home court
MADRID (Reuters) – European club basketball heavyweights Real Madrid will be hard pressed to win their first Euroleague title since 1995 when they host the competition’s Final Four this weekend.
