Hockey Hall of Famer Marcel Pronovost dies at age 84
(Reuters) – Hockey Hall of Famer Marcel Pronovost, a five-time Stanley Cup champion and 11-time All-Star, has died at the age of 84, the National Hockey League said on Monday.
McIlroy grouped with three Americans at Match Play event
(Reuters) – Top seed Rory McIlroy has been grouped with three highly-rated Americans for this week’s WGC-Cadillac Match Play Championship in San Francisco.
Verizon says CBS Sports Network will be available on ‘Custom TV’
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Verizon Communications said on Monday that content from CBS Corp’s Sports Network will be available on its new pay TV offering starting May 1.
Jury being picked for ex-NBA player Crittenton’s Atlanta murder trial
ATLANTA (Reuters) – Jury selection began on Monday in the trial of former National Basketball Association player Javaris Crittenton, who has been charged with murder for his suspected role in a 2011 drive-by shooting that killed an Atlanta mother of fo…
India not bidding for 2024 Games, says IOC chief
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India is serious about hosting an Olympics but is not planning a late bid for the 2024 Summer Games, International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach said on Monday.
A round of golf takes too long to play, survey finds
LONDON (Reuters) – In the fast-paced modern world, a typical round of golf takes too much time away from family or work for many players, a survey commissioned by the sport’s governing body showed on Monday.
Williams still suffering hangover from 2013
LONDON (Reuters) – The Williams Formula One team made a loss of 42.5 million pounds ($64.34 million) in 2014 but said on Monday they expected a significant improvement next year once they are over the lingering ‘hangover’ of past failure.
Relieved Lee handed backdated doping ban
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Malaysian shuttler Lee Chong Wei was a relieved man on Monday after being handed a backdated eight-month ban for doping by the Badminton World Federation, leaving him free to go for gold at the Rio Olympics next year.
Red Bulls held by Galaxy, Toronto finally win
(Reuters) – The New York Red Bulls maintained their unbeaten start to the Major League Soccer season after fighting back to earn a 1-1 draw at home to defending champions LA Galaxy on Sunday.
Mickelson withdraws from WGC event for personal reasons
(Reuters) – Five-times major champion Phil Mickelson has pulled out of this week’s World Golf Championships-Match Play tournament, citing unspecified personal reasons.
