Canadian Cook silences critics with silver medal
BEAVER CREEK, Colorado (Reuters) – Dustin Cook hit back at those who had written off the injury-hit Canadian men’s team at the alpine ski world championships by grabbing an unlikely Super-G silver medal on Thursday.
Reichelt uses experience to win Super-G gold
BEAVER CREEK, Colorado (Reuters) – Beaver Creek specialist Hannes Reichelt of Austria turned his experience into a first alpine ski world championship gold medal with a storming run in the men’s Super-G on Thursday.
Tigers’ Martinez may miss Opening Day with knee surgery
(Reuters) – Detroit Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez, runner-up to Mike Trout in the American League MVP voting, needs surgery for a torn knee ligament, the club said on Thursday, putting him in jeopardy of missing Opening Day.
Body of ex-NFL star Hernandez’s alleged victim had wallet, keys: witness
FALL RIVER, Mass. (Reuters) – The man who Aaron Hernandez is charged with murdering had a wallet, cash and two sets of keys in his pockets when his body was found near the Massachusetts home of the former New England Patriots star, a police officer tes…
Amid rubble, Rio residents fight Olympics evictions
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Street addresses jump in the Vila Autodromo favela: 39, 42, 48, 51.
Struggling Magic fire head coach Vaughn
(Reuters) – The Orlando Magic have fired head coach Jacque Vaughn on the heels of losing their 10th consecutive game, the National Basketball Association team said on Thursday.
Commissioner expects to face decision on Rose ban
(Reuters) – Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says he expects to face a decision on the status of Pete Rose, opening the door for possible reinstatement of the all-time hits leader for Hall of Fame consideration.
Amid rubble, Rio residents fight Olympics evictions
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Street addresses jump in the Vila Autodromo favela: 39, 42, 48, 51.
Vonn retakes world’s spotlight for downhill
BEAVER CREEK, Colorado (Reuters) – Lindsey Vonn retakes the world championship spotlight on Friday with the women’s blue riband downhill set to deliver some high-speed thrills and excitement.
Motor racing-Caterham F1 team assets to be auctioned off
LONDON (Reuters) – Hopes of rescuing the failed Caterham Formula One team looked to be over on Thursday after auctioneers said they would sell off the assets, including 2014 cars and pit lane equipment, next month.