Moss sure that Hamilton is on to another winner
LONDON (Reuters) – Stirling Moss is a great admirer of Lewis Hamilton but he has distinct views about how a winner should behave on the Formula One podium.
Cavs’ Love out for season after shoulder surgery
(Reuters) – The Cleveland Cavaliers have confirmed forward Kevin Love is out of the playoffs after “successful” surgery on Wednesday to repair his dislocated left shoulder.
Character questions not benching Winston in NFL draft
TAMPA, Fla. (Reuters) – In a test of second chances, the losing Tampa Bay Buccaneers are expected to use their No. 1 pick in the National Football League draft on Thursday to sign a standout college quarterback dogged by character questions.
McIlroy, Spieth cruise at WGC Match Play
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Defending champion Jason Day, world number three Henrik Stenson and last start winner and world number six Justin Rose were all early losers at the WGC Match Play Championship on Wednesday.
NBA all-time scoring leader Abdul-Jabbar evaluated for dizziness after surgery
(Reuters) – Basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was evaluated and released from the emergency department of a Los Angeles-area hospital on Wednesday, about two weeks after undergoing quadruple bypass surgery, the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center sai…
Mayweather, Pacquiao trade compliments not shots
LAS VEGAS (Reuters) – Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao appeared more focused on conserving energy and downplaying animosity than stirring the pot for their upcoming mega-fight as the two boxers eased their way through a low-key media conference …
American Pharoah early Kentucky Derby favorite
(Reuters) – Arkansas Derby winner American Pharoah was installed as the early favorite for Saturday’s 141st Kentucky Derby after drawing the 18th post position for the first leg of the Triple Crown.
Put it in the books: Orioles 8, White Sox 2 … Crowd size 0
BALTIMORE (Reuters) – It was a perfect April afternoon to take in a ball game, but the Baltimore Orioles and Chicago White Sox played before a sea of 45,971 empty seats on Wednesday afternoon, setting an unenviable record of sorts in a sport driven by …
WNBA star Griner pleads guilty to disorderly conduct in Phoenix
PHOENIX (Reuters) – U.S. women’s basketball star Brittney Griner has pleaded guilty to a disorderly conduct charge and will undergo counseling after being arrested with her fellow WNBA player fiancée following a fight at their Phoenix home, police said on Wednesday.
African-American golf pioneer Peete dies at 71
(Reuters) – Calvin Peete, the most successful African-American professional golfer on the PGA Tour prior to Tiger Woods, has died at 71 in Atlanta on Wednesday, the PGA Tour said.
