U.S. to defend trademark law in Redskins fight
(Reuters) – The U.S. Department of Justice said on Friday it would defend the constitutionality of a government tribunal’s decision to cancel the trademarks owned by the NFL’s Washington Redskins because they are offensive to Native Americans.
Kings’ Sutter, Predators’ Laviolette named All-Star coaches
(Reuters) – Darryl Sutter of the Los Angeles Kings and Peter Laviolette of the Nashville Predators will serve as head coaches for this month’s NHL All-Star Game, the National Hockey League announced on Friday.
Rio stadium to reopen after two years of repairs
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – The Rio de Janeiro stadium that is to host athletics at the 2016 Olympics will reopen next month after almost two years of repair work, according to the president of the Botafogo soccer club that play there.
ESPN already the clear winner in college football’s playoff
(Reuters) – Oregon and Ohio State will play for the national championship on Monday but the clear winner in college football’s first playoff has already been crowned: ESPN.
Probst, Blackmun put U.S. in Olympic chase
(Reuters) – U.S. Olympic Committee officials Larry Probst and Scott Blackmun have spent years crisscrossing the world mending fences and their global charm could result in the Summer Games returning to America for the first time in 28 years.
Jury selection begins in first murder trial of ex-NFLer Hernandez
FALL RIVER, Mass. (Reuters) – Jury selection began on Friday in the trial of former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez, who is accused of fatally shooting a semi-professional football player near his Massachusetts home in June 2013.
Sullivan stays in lead but has Schwartzel right behind
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Englishman Andy Sullivan took a single stroke lead after shooting a 70 in the second round of the South African Open at Glendower Golf Club on Friday.
Boston claims frontrunner spot in 2024 Olympics race
BERLIN (Reuters) – Boston joined the race to host the 2024 Olympics, instantly claiming the favorites tag as the United States look to land their first summer Games since 1996.
Woods ‘ready to go,’ will make season debut in Phoenix
(Reuters) – Tiger Woods will make his season debut at this month’s Waste Management Phoenix Open, a tournament he has not played in 14 years, the former world number one said on Friday.
Boston named U.S. bid city for 2024 Olympics
(Reuters) – Boston was selected on Thursday as the American candidate city that will bid to host the 2024 Olympics, taking the first strides in a grueling marathon to bring the Summer Games back to the United States.
