Red Wings’ Kronwall suspended for game 7 vs Lightning
(Reuters) – Detroit defenseman Niklas Kronwall will miss Wednesday’s decisive Eastern Conference quarter-final Game Seven against Tampa Bay after he was suspended for a hard check on Nikita Kucherov.
Pacquiao, Mayweather again divided in fight buildup
LAS VEGAS (Reuters) – Four days before they meet in the ring for their highly anticipated showdown, Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather marked the start of fight week at different events on Tuesday, with the Filipino southpaw a notable absentee from th…
Baltimore Orioles to play in empty stadium as Baltimore reels from rioting
(Reuters) – In what will be a first for Major League Baseball, the Baltimore Orioles will host the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday in a stadium closed to fans as Baltimore copes with some of the worst U.S. urban rioting in years.
Young guns ready to fire at Match Play Championship
SAN FRANCISCO, California (Reuters) – Masters champion Jordan Spieth has warned rivals of an energy boost while defending champion Jason Day has advised he will continue to be relentless at this week’s WGC-Match Play Championship.
Baseball’s Orioles to play in empty stadium as Baltimore reels from rioting
(Reuters) – In what will be a first for Major League Baseball, the Baltimore Orioles will host the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday in a stadium closed to fans as Baltimore copes with some of the worst U.S. urban rioting in years.
Silverstone boss wants Hamilton rivals to speed up
LONDON (Reuters) – Silverstone circuit bosses want to see Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton pushed harder by his rivals ahead of July’s British Grand Prix.
Dolphins’ Jordan banned one year for doping
(Reuters) – Miami Dolphins pass rusher Dion Jordan has been suspended one year without pay after another violation of the National Football League’s substance abuse policy, the league said on Tuesday.
National Football League says it will give up its tax-exempt status
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The NFL’s front office will voluntarily give up its decades-old tax-exempt status, eliminating a “distraction” for the league that for years has been “mischaracterized,” Commissioner Roger Goodell said on Tuesday.
Winston likely top draft pick despite character concerns
(Reuters) – Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston is expected to be the top pick in Thursday’s National Football League Draft in Chicago, provided ‘character’ issues do not throw him for a loss.
Baltimore Orioles to play home game closed to public on Wednesday
(Reuters) – The Baltimore Orioles said Wednesday’s home game against the Chicago White Sox will be played but it will be closed to the public, as unrest in the city continues following the death of a man in police custody.
