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.
Ex-NFL cheerleader has hearing set in Delaware on rape charge
(Reuters) – A former National Football League cheerleader charged with raping a teenage boy had a hearing date set by a Delaware judge on Wednesday after she failed to reach a plea deal, a court official said.
Ammann recovering in hospital after serious crash
(Reuters) – Swiss four-times Olympic ski jumping champion Simon Ammann remained in hospital on Wednessday with severe concussion after crash landing at the Four Hills tournament in Bischofshofen, Austria.
Maple Leafs name Horachek interim head coach
(Reuters) – The Toronto Maple Leafs have named Peter Horachek as interim head coach in hopes that he can breathe new life into what has been a disappointing season, the National Hockey League team said on Wednesday.
Gerrard completes move to LA Galaxy
(Reuters) – Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard will join LA Galaxy in July on an 18-month deal, the Major League Soccer club announced on Wednesday.
Muhammad Ali released from the hospital: spokesman
(Reuters) – Boxing legend Muhammad Ali has been released from the hospital after being admitted last month with a severe urinary tract infection, a family spokesman said on Wednesday.
Champion Wawrinka crushes Coric in Chennai
(Reuters) – Champion Stanislas Wawrinka made a strong start to the year by brushing aside teenager Borna Coric of Croatia 6-1 6-4 to march into the Chennai Open quarter-finals on Wednesday.
Rosberg sends birthday best to ‘old’ rival Hamilton
LONDON (Reuters) – Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton celebrated his 30th birthday on Wednesday, with Mercedes team mate Nico Rosberg hoping his ‘old’ opponent will be easier to beat this season.
New York Red Bulls fire coach Petke
(Reuters) – The New York Red Bulls have fired coach Mike Petke, the Major League Soccer said on Wednesday.
Kenya’s Kiprop joins calls for tough action on doping
ITEN, Kenya (Reuters) – Olympic and double world 1,500m champion Asbel Kiprop has joined a growing number of Kenyan athletes and officials demanding tougher action against doping after dozens of positive cases in Kenya in the past two years.
