Under-fire Bouchard maintains winning run in Perth
(Reuters) – Oblivious to a row brewing over her withdrawal from last year’s Hong Kong Open, Canada’s Eugenie Bouchard continued her impressive run at the Hopman Cup with a straight sets victory over Italian Flavia Pennetta on Thursday.
Cavaliers land Mozgov in trade with Nuggets
(Reuters) – The Cleveland Cavaliers have acquired Russian center Timofey Mozgov in a trade with the Denver Nuggets, the National Basketball Association teams said on Wednesday.
Major League Baseball roundup
(The Sports Xchange) – The New York Yankees are finalizing a deal with free agent infielder Stephen Drew, CBSSports.com reported Tuesday.
National Basketball Association roundup
(The Sports Xchange) – The Cleveland Cavaliers picked up center Timofey Mozgov in a deal with the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday, according to multiple reports.
Cooperstown’s Class of 2015 reflects diversity in game
NEW YORK (Reuters) – From tallest to shortest, from a hybrid starter/reliever to a versatile regular who went from catcher to infield to outfield, the Hall of Fame Class of 2015 embodies the diversity that is part of baseball’s appeal.
Johnson reaches Hall of Fame after finding control
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Randy Johnson was the tallest player to reach the majors when he broke in and the newly-minted Hall of Famer said on Wednesday difficulty controlling his frame and pitches nearly convinced him to quit the game.
Quarterback Winston leaving Florida State to enter NFL draft
(Reuters) – Jameis Winston, the 2013 Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback whose off-the-field issues have cast a shadow over his accomplishments as a player, said on Wednesday he will leave Florida State University and enter the NFL draft.
Quarterback Winston leaving Florida State to enter NFL draft
(Reuters) – Jameis Winston, the 2013 Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback whose off-the-field issues have cast a shadow over his accomplishments as a player, said on Wednesday he will leave Florida State University and enter the NFL draft.
Invading Eurocup fan sent sprawling by player punch
PODGORICA (Reuters) – A court invader at a Eurocup basketball game got more than he bargained for when he shoved a visiting player but was then sent sprawling to the deck by a full-blooded punch from his team mate.
Jennings of NFL’s Bears arrested on drunken driving charges
(Reuters) – Two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Tim Jennings of the Chicago Bears was arrested on Wednesday in an Atlanta suburb on charges of drunken driving, speeding and reckless driving, authorities in Georgia’s Gwinnett County said.
