Quarterback Winston files counterclaim against rape accuser
(Reuters) – Heisman-winning quarterback Jameis Winston on Friday filed a counterclaim against a woman who accused him of raping her in 2012 while she was a student at Florida State University, court records show.
Australia doping body have hands tied: Olympic chief
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia’s anti-doping agency, heavily criticized after a two-year investigation into the use of banned peptides, was being forced to operate “with its hands tied behind its back”, the country’s Olympic chief said on Saturday.
Rose buzzer-beater lifts Bulls over Cavs
(The Sports Xchange) – Derrick Rose banked in a three-pointer as time expired to lift the Chicago Bulls to a 99-96 win over Cleveland Cavaliers in Game Three of their Eastern Conference semi-final playoff series on Friday night.
Rangers claim Game Five win over Caps
(The Sports Xchange) – The New York Rangers saved their season with a 2-1 win over Washington in Game Five of their Eastern Conference semi-final series on Friday after defenseman Ryan McDonagh scored in overtime to seal the victory.
500 days out, Rio risks Olympics cost surge as building lags
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – With less than 500 days until Rio de Janeiro hosts the Olympic Games, construction of several venues has not started and some major contracts have not even been tendered, setting the stage for a last-minute rush that will lik…
Na, Kelly share top spot, Woods makes cut
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida, (Reuters) – Americans Kevin Na and Jerry Kelly pushed their way to the lead and Tiger Woods sank a clutch birdie putt on his last hole to make the cut during the second round of the Players Championship on Friday.
Murray books semi-final spot with Raonic defeat
MADRID,(Reuters) – A determined Andy Murray continued his strong claycourt form by booking a place in the semi-finals of the Madrid Open with a 6-4 7-5 victory over Milos Raonic on Friday.
Even with ‘Deflategate,’ the Brady brand may hold up to pressure
(Reuters) – At perhaps the most difficult time in his storybook football career, Tom Brady’s brand value might sag a bit with the “Deflategate” scandal but probably won’t collapse, experts say.
Old and new Woods on display in Players tournament
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida, (Reuters) – The old Tiger Woods stepped up when it mattered, but the new, out-of-sorts version was also on display at the Players Championship on Friday
Team technical heads wary of F1 rules revolution
BARCELONA (Reuters) – Formula One does not need to rip up the rule book and try to fix something that is not broken, team technical heads warned on Friday as the sport discusses possible changes for 2017.
