Kim leads Korean charge in Hawaii
(Reuters) – South Koreans, led by Kim In-kyung, occupied the top five spots after the opening round at the LOTTE Championship in Hawaii on Wednesday.
New Orleans, Brooklyn clinch last two playoff spots
(Reuters) – The New Orleans Pelicans and Brookyln Nets clinched playoff spots on the final night of the NBA regular season on Wednesday.
College player Morris scores in 2-0 U.S. win over Mexico
(Reuters) – College player Jordan Morris scored for the United States in a 2-0 win over Mexico in a friendly in San Antonio on Wednesday.
Reckless means ‘entertaining’ for Pacquiao
HOLLYWOOD, California (Reuters) – Appearing relaxed and confident, Manny Pacquaio embraced suggestions he was “a reckless fighter” when he held a workout for the media on Wednesday ahead of his heavily anticipated fight against Floyd Mayweather.
Alleged mistress of ex-NBA owner ordered to repay $2.6 million
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – The wife of former Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling has won a court decision ordering repayment of $2.6 million in real estate and cash he furnished to his alleged mistress, V. Stiviano, the woman behind his racially c…
Phelps confirms targeting Rio Olympics: report
(Reuters) – Michael Phelps will not compete at the world championships but the 18-time gold medalist will attempt to add to his Olympic legacy by competing at next year’s Rio Games.
Chinese hostess plays down Hamilton champagne incident
MANAMA (Reuters) – A Chinese Grand Prix podium hostess who had champagne sprayed in her face by race winner Lewis Hamilton has played down the incident after the Formula One world champion was accused of sexist bullying.
Ex-NFL star Hernandez gets life in prison for 2013 killing
FALL RIVER, Mass. (Reuters) – Former National Football League star Aaron Hernandez was sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday for murdering an acquaintance in an industrial park near his Massachusetts home, concluding the first of two murder trials h…
Red Wings redefine meaning of playoff consistency
(Reuters) – Jimmy Devellano often has been asked what feat he is most proud of in his 33 years in the Detroit Red Wings front office.
Caribbean will not adopt block vote for FIFA presidency
NASSAU, Bahamas (Reuters) – – FIFA president Sepp Blatter will have to work for the votes of the 25 Caribbean soccer associations after the region’s union head said they would break with their normal practice of voting as a block.
