Last messages of ex-NFLer’s alleged victim not admissible: Mass. judge
FALL RIVER, Mass. (Reuters) – The jury at the murder trial of former NFL star Aaron Hernandez will not hear of the last text messages his alleged victim sent to his sister or details of another dual murder the defendant is charged with, a Massachusetts…
Rudisha fears for Kenya’s reputation
KIMANA, Kenya (Reuters) – Kenya’s reputation has been tarnished by allegations that the world athletics body covered up or did not investigate suspicious blood tests of some Kenyan athletes, Olympic champion David Rudisha told Reuters on Friday.
Former NFL All-Pro Sharper indicted on rape charges
(Reuters) – Former New Orleans Saints All-Pro safety Darren Sharper was indicted Friday on rape charges, the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office said.
Swiss lawmakers approve more financial scrutiny of sports officials
BERNE (Reuters) – Swiss lawmakers passed a bill on Friday that would subject sports officials — such as the head of soccer’s governing body, FIFA, and the International Olympic Committee — to more financial scrutiny by banks in Switzerland.
Bahrain agrees McLaren share sale to Dennis
LONDON (Reuters) – Bahrain’s sovereign wealth fund Mumtalakat has agreed to sell some of its stake in McLaren to the Formula One team’s overall head Ron Dennis, who is set to become the majority shareholder.
F1 principals snub Rosberg in best driver poll
LONDON (Reuters) – Formula One team principals have snubbed Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg in a best driver poll, rating the German only fifth in a list headed by his title-winning team mate Lewis Hamilton.
Versatile Maze wins Are giant slalom
ARE, Sweden (Reuters) – Slovenia’s Olympic champion Tina Maze fought off jetlag on Friday to win a World Cup giant slalom and end a six-race streak of victories by the Austrian women’s team.
Scott trails leaders by two at halfway stage of Australian PGA
(Reuters) – Expectant father Adam Scott shot a three-under-par round of 69 on Friday to close within two shots of the lead at the halfway stage of the Australian PGA championship.
Asian turf war goes quiet as OneAsia fizzles
(Reuters) – An Asian golf turf war seems to have fizzled out nearly six years after the launch of a second professional tour that threatened the very existence of the region’s more established circuit.
Highlights of Thursday’s National Basketball Association games
(The Sports Xchange) – Highlights of Thursday’s National Basketball Association games:
