Surprising Islanders go from cellar to toast of the town
NEW YORK (Reuters) – From Metropolitan Division doormats to top of the Eastern Conference, the New York Islanders are riding high after shutting out the crosstown rival New York Rangers in a showdown at Madison Square Garden.
National Basketball Association roundup
(The Sports Xchange) – Detroit Pistons guard Brandon Jennings was fined $15,000 by the NBA for making an “obscene gesture.”
Jets land Cardinals’ Bowles as head coach
(Reuters) – The New York Jets named former Arizona Cardinals defensive coordinator Todd Bowles as their head coach on Wednesday, giving the former National Football League player his first coaching job after 15 years as an assistant.
Ex-girlfriend: NASCAR’s Busch took assassin claims from script
(Reuters) – A woman seeking a protective order against Kurt Busch on Wednesday rejected claims by the NASCAR champion that she is an assassin and said several of the race car driver’s stories about her were taken from a movie screenplay she is writing….
NASCAR’s Busch took assassin claims from script, ex-girlfriend says
(Reuters) – A woman seeking a protective order against Kurt Busch on Wednesday rejected claims by the NASCAR champion that she is an assassin and said several of the race car driver’s stories about her were taken from a movie screenplay she is writing….
Walker in good shape for Sony Open title defense
(Reuters) – Deflated though he was after his playoff loss at the Hyundai Tournament of Champions on Monday, Jimmy Walker knows his game is in good shape ahead of his title defense at this week’s Sony Open on the Hawaiian island of Oahu.
Ronaldo looks to get in shape for possible comeback
HOLLYWOOD, Florida (Reuters) – Former Brazil forward Ronaldo said on Wednesday he will try to get back into shape with an eye on coming out of retirement to play for North American second division club Fort Lauderdale Strikers.
Bianchi crash could lead to Malaysia GP change
LONDON (Reuters) – This year’s Malaysian Formula One Grand Prix may start earlier as a safety precaution following Jules Bianchi’s horrific crash in Japan last October, Sepang circuit boss Razlan Razali told Reuters on Wednesday.
Oregon’s Heisman-winning quarterback Mariota to enter NFL Draft
(Reuters) – Quarterback Marcus Mariota, whose Oregon team was thrashed by Ohio State in Monday’s college football playoff championship, said on Wednesday he will forgo his senior season to enter the 2015 NFL Draft.
Ryan promises to build Bills into ‘a bully’
(Reuters) – Rex Ryan was as brash and outspoken as ever on Wednesday, promising to “build a bully” of a team and end the Buffalo Bills’ 15-year playoff drought after being introduced as the team’s head coach.
