Sweet Caroline interruption proves awkward for McIlroy
DUBLIN (Reuters) – Rory McIlroy, the world’s number one golfer, experienced an awkward moment when he went to watch Ulster take on Connacht in a rugby match on Friday.
Devils fire coach DeBoer
(Reuters) – The slumping New Jersey Devils fired coach Peter DeBoer on Friday, the NHL team said.
Russia 2018 Organising Committee in budget deficit
MOSCOW (Reuters) – The Local Organising committee for the 2018 World Cup in Russia will have a budget deficit for the next year, the country’s minister for sport said on Friday.
Applause and defeat for LeBron in Miami return
MIAMI (Reuters) – The Miami Heat got the better of LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers with a 101-91 victory in the Christmas Day return of the two-time NBA champion to his former team.
Centenary of Christmas truce remembered in poetry
LONDON (Reuters) – The 100th anniversary of the Christmas truce during World War I has been remembered with a video featuring a poem recited by past and present players, managers and officials across England.
Trott announces engagement to British team mate Kenny
LONDON (Reuters) – British Olympic track cycling gold medalists Laura Trott and Jason Kenny are to tie the knot.
Forward Smith set to join up with Rockets
(Reuters) – Josh Smith, who was recently released by Detroit, has agreed to sign with the Houston Rockets, the NBA reported on its website on Wednesday. Smith is less than halfway through a four-year, $54 million contract.
Cavs lose Brazilian Varejao for season with Achilles tear
(Reuters) – The Cleveland Cavaliers will be without Anderson Varejao for the rest of season after the Brazilian center tore his left Achilles tendon the National Basketball Association team said on Wednesday.
San Jose enforcer Scott suspended four games for hit
(Reuters) – San Jose Sharks forward John Scott has been suspended four games for an illegal hit to the head on Anaheim Ducks Tim Jackman, the National Hockey League said on Wednesday.
Former world number two Steve Stricker has back surgery
(Reuters) – Steve Stricker, a 12-time winner on the PGA Tour, has undergone back surgery the American golfer said in a statement on Wednesday.
