All-time scoring leader Abdul-Jabbar has heart surgery
(Reuters) – NBA Hall of Fame center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the league’s all-time leading scorer, is recovering from quadruple coronary bypass surgery, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center said on Friday.
Britain’s Peaty sets 100 meters breaststroke world record
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s Adam Peaty smashed the world record for the 100 meters breaststroke at the British swimming championships on Friday.
Hamilton loving the life of a champion
MANAMA (Reuters) – Lewis Hamilton says he is in the form of his life and loving every minute of being a double Formula One world champion.
Spieth fires 62, Merritt goes one better to lead
(Reuters) – Jordan Spieth bounced back from a Masters hangover by firing a nine-under 62 on Friday, but fellow American Troy Merritt went one better with a record-tying 61 to take a four-shot lead at the RBC Heritage in South Carolina.
Formula One publishes human rights commitment
MANAMA (Reuters) – Formula One has published a statement committing the sport to respect for human rights as it prepares for one of the more controversial races on the calendar in Bahrain this weekend.
Injury free season priority for Bolt
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Usain Bolt declared himself virtually unbeatable on Friday but downplayed expectations for 2015, saying his main priority was staying injury free ahead of next year’s Rio de Janeiro Olympics.
Rosberg faster than Hamilton in Bahrain
MANAMA (Reuters) – Nico Rosberg rose to the challenge by lapping faster than Mercedes team mate Lewis Hamilton in practice for the Bahrain Grand Prix on Friday.
Warriors look to extend magical run into postseason
(Reuters) – The Golden State Warriors enjoyed a dream season as they raced to the best mark in the NBA but their lack of playoff experience leaves them with much to prove heading into the post-season.
LeBron has Cavs on title track after slow start to season
(Reuters) – LeBron James could not bring Cleveland a NBA title during his initial stint with the Cavaliers but in the first season of his second go-round with the team, he has them looking like true contenders for a championship.
Swiss Miss Hingis hoping to be a big hit in Fed Cup
ZIELONA GORA, Poland (Reuters) – It is not a gimmick and the way Martina Hingis is talking, it will be no mismatch either. The original ‘Swiss Miss’ means to be a hit again on her return to big-time singles combat in a Fed Cup match against Poland on Saturday.
