Blackhawks swoop for Vermette after Kane injury
(Reuters) – The Chicago Blackhawks acquired offensive help when they traded for Antoine Vermette in a deal with the Arizona Coyotes on Saturday.
White Sox ace Sale fractures foot in freak accident
(Reuters) – Chicago White Sox ace Chris Sale suffered a fracture to his right foot while unloading his truck at home and will besidelined for at least three weeks, the team announced on Saturday. The White Sox are still hoping Sale will be their Openin…
Bolt team loses relay race in season opener
KINGSTON, Jamaica (Reuters) – World’s fastest man Usain Bolt lost his opening race of the season on Saturday, anchoring the Racers Lions team to second place in the men’s 4×100 at the Gibson McCook Relays.
Westbrook injury blow for Oklahoma City
(Reuters) – Oklahoma City guard Russell Westbrook underwent surgery to repair a right cheek fracture and will miss the Thunder’s nextgame, the team announced on Saturday.
Bach defends Rio Games amid environmental protest
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Olympic chief Thomas Bach defended Rio de Janeiro’s venues and legacy projects on Saturday after protesters gathered outside his hotel to loudly criticize the environmental impact of the 2016 Summer Games.
Nadal reaches first final of year in Argentine Open
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Rafael Nadal, pushed to the limit in a high octane first set, made up for his semi-final defeat at the Rio Open a week ago by reaching the Argentine Open final with a 7-6(7) 6-2 victory over Carlos Berlocq on Saturday.
Harrington holds lead at Honda as play abandoned
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Florida (Reuters) – Ireland’s Padraig Harrington held the lead after the second round of the Honda Classic on Saturday with play abandoned in the afternoon because of severe rain.
McLaren may not be competitive for months
BARCELONA (Reuters) – McLaren recognized on Saturday that it is likely to take them months to produce a competitive car for Fernando Alonso and Jenson Button.
I’m as ready as I can be, says Hamilton
BARCELONA (Reuters) – Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton wrapped up his pre-season testing with another fastest lap for Mercedes on Saturday.
Awesome Federer floors Djokovic in straight sets
DUBAI (Reuters) – Roger Federer’s enduring class shone through again as the Swiss maestro beat world number one Novak Djokovic 6-3 7-5 to win the Dubai Championships for a seventh time on Saturday.