Bjorn shines in Jakarta, Howell on form in China
JAKARTA (Reuters) – European Tour Players Committee chairman Thomas Bjorn, who shunned his own circuit this week to play on the Asian Tour, shook off the jet lag to grab a share of the first round lead at the Indonesia Masters on Thursday.
NBA’s Atlanta Hawks to be sold to businessman Ressler
ATLANTA (Reuters) – The NBA’s Atlanta Hawks are set to be sold to a group led by businessman Tony Ressler, the team announced on Wednesday, in a deal precipitated by the release last year of a racially charged email by the team’s current owner.
Subdued Mayweather sure he has winning ticket
(Reuters) – With tickets to his May 2 mega-fight with Manny Pacquiao set to fetch jaw-dropping prices, Floyd Mayweather felt no need to add to the hype on Wednesday, avoiding controversy with the same ease with which he evades punches.
Brazil to host first Indigenous Peoples World Games
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A year after hosting the soccer World Cup and a year before staging the Summer Olympics, Brazil is set to stage a new international event — the Indigenous Peoples World Games.
U.S. strikes out with prosecution of baseball great Barry Bonds
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Baseball slugger Barry Bonds’ conviction of obstructing justice during a government probe into steroid use was overturned by a U.S. appeals court on Wednesday, but the legal victory likely will not remove the tarnish attached …
Deal in works for sale of NBA’s Atlanta Hawks: reports
ATLANTA (Reuters) – The NBA’s Atlanta Hawks are in the process of being sold for more than $700 million to a group led by businessman Antony Ressler, several media outlets reported on Wednesday.
National Football League concussion settlement gets final approval
(Reuters) – A federal judge gave final approval on Wednesday to a settlement in a lawsuit brought by about 5,000 former National Football League players who accused the league of covering up the dangers of concussions.
Cowboys’ Hardy suspended 10 games without pay
(Reuters) – Dallas Cowboys defensive end Greg Hardy has been suspended without pay for 10 games for conduct detrimental to the National Football League, the league said on Wednesday.
Thunder fire coach Brooks after missing playoffs
(Reuters) – The Oklahoma City Thunder fired head coach Scott Brooks on Wednesday after the injury-hit team failed to reach the playoffs for the first time in six years.
Paul, Deng to headline first NBA exhibition game in Africa
(Reuters) – The National Basketball Association will stage its first ever exhibition game in Africa later this year as part on an ongoing effort to grow the game on a global scale, the league said on Wednesday.
