Police say found bullets, gun near ex-NFL star’s alleged victim
FALL RIVER, Mass. (Reuters) – Massachusetts State Police troopers found two bullets and a .22-caliber handgun near the body of a man prosecutors say former National Football League star Aaron Hernandez killed in June 2013, the officers testified on Fri…
Shiffrin leads U.S. medal hopes in slalom
BEAVER CREEK, Colorado (Reuters) – With Lindsey Vonn having left the world championships with a solitary bronze medal, U.S. fans will be banking on Mikaela Shiffrin to deliver gold as hot favourite for the women’s slalom on Saturday.
Miami to host 2017 All-Star Game at Marlins Park
(Reuters) – The Miami Marlins will host Major League Baseball’s 2017 All-Star Game, the league said on Friday, ending the city’s long journey to land the ‘Midsummer Classic’ and enjoy the economic boost the event provides.
Redding ready to hit high notes in MotoGP
LONDON (Reuters) – British rider Scott Redding is delighted his home MotoGP race is returning to Silverstone this year and hopes to celebrate on the podium in August.
Hirscher fastest in opening leg of giant slalom
BEAVER CREEK, Colorado (Reuters) – Austrian slalom maestro Marcel Hirscher had the fastest opening leg of the men’s giant slalom at the alpine ski world championships on Friday, while defending champion Ted Ligety was close behind in fifth.
Ex-NFL running back Ray Rice apologizes for his assault
BALTIMORE (Reuters) – Running back Ray Rice, released by the Baltimore Ravens after video surfaced of him knocking his then-fiancee unconscious in a New Jersey casino elevator, apologized on Friday to the team and the city of Baltimore for the “horribl…
Clarke says would happily serve as Ryder Cup vice-captain
ANTRIM, Northern Ireland (Reuters) – Northern Irishman Darren Clarke would love to lead Europe at next year’s Ryder Cup but he would also be more than happy to serve as a vice-captain again if the decision goes against him.
Former US exec says big-time sport a sound TV investment
(Reuters) – While analysts debate the fiscal sense of Sky TV paying more than $4 billion to broadcast live English Premier League matches, former CBS Sports president Neal Pilson advises them not to fret.
Terpstra wins Tour of Qatar
DOHA (Reuters) – Dutchman Niki Terpstra won the Tour of Qatar on Friday after finishing the sixth and final stage safely in the main bunch.
Jimenez overcomes flu to take one-stroke lead in Thailand
(Reuters) – Miguel Angel Jimenez showed little signs of discomfort from a bout of flu on Friday as he took a one-stroke lead at the halfway stage of the Thailand Classic with a six-under-par 66 in the second round.
