African marathoners tops at Boston two years after bombing
BOSTON (Reuters) – Ethiopian runner Lelisa Desisa finished first in the Boston Marathon on Monday, reclaiming the top spot in a race he last won two years ago when it was struck by a deadly bombing attack.
Raptors’ Williams wins NBA’s Sixth Man Award
(Reuters) – Toronto Raptors guard Lou Williams was named winner of the National Basketball Association’s award for best player in a reserve role, the league said on Monday.
Braves pitcher banned 80 games for failed drug test
(Reuters) – Atlanta Braves reliever Andrew McKirahan has been suspended for 80 games after failing a drug test, Major League Baseball said on Monday.
I am used to threat posed by Djokovic, says Nadal
BARCELONA (Reuters) – A red hot Novak Djokovic is being tipped to end Rafa Nadal’s stranglehold at Roland Garros in June but the Spaniard dismissed the threat as being no different to those he has faced before.
Segway polo, anyone? Britain hosts first international tournament
LONDON (Reuters) – At a college in the English town of Rugby, a somewhat unusual polo match is taking place. Instead of galloping horses and riders, the players hit the ball with a mallet – from a Segway.
SportAccord chief launches scathing attack on IOC
(Reuters) – The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is not transparent enough and blocks attempts for other multi-sports events, SportAccord President Marius Vizer said on Monday in a scathing attack on the IOC.
Faldo to join Watson in British Open farewell
LONDON (Reuters) – Six-times major champion Nick Faldo will play his last British Open when it returns to St Andrews this year, the 25th anniversary of his victory at the Old Course.
Ferrari to play ‘carrot and stick’ with Raikkonen
MANAMA (Reuters) – Ferrari are prepared to play a game of ‘carrot and stick’ with Kimi Raikkonen to keep Formula One’s top Finn performing at his best.
Qatar F1 race hopes appear to remain distant
MANAMA (Reuters) – Qatar’s hopes of joining the Formula One calendar in the near future appear to have receded after commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone indicated he was unlikely to add a third Middle Eastern race to the schedule just yet.
Tebow in line for surprise return at Philadelphia
(Reuters) – Tim Tebow is set to make a surprise return to the NFL after the quarterback agreed on a one-year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles, the league reported on Sunday. Terms of the contract have yet to be revealed but the 27-year-old Tebow is ex…
