Major League Baseball roundup
(The Sports Xchange) – Even though Kevin Cash has no experience in the role, he will feel right at home as manager of the Tampa Bay Rays.
Step forward for Woods, but miles behind Spieth
WINDERMERE, Florida (Reuters) – Tiger Woods took a step forward but acknowledged he had a lot of work ahead after Friday’s second round of the Hero World Challenge where he trailed leader Jordan Spieth by 14 strokes.
National Hockey League roundup
(The Sports Xchange) – The Pittsburgh Penguins traded defenseman Philip Samuelsson to the Arizona Coyotes on Friday in exchange for forward Rob Klinkhammer and a conditional draft pick.
Vonn eighth in comeback race at Lake Louise
LAKE LOUISE, Alberta (Reuters) – Lindsey Vonn finished eighth at the season-opening women’s World Cup downhill on Friday, offering a glimpse at how far she has fallen off the pace while recovering from knee surgery.
Galaxy seek record fifth MLS title in Donovan’s send-off
CARSON, California (Reuters) – The LA Galaxy hope to give Landon Donovan a fairytale finish to a storied career when they shoot for a record fifth MLS title in Sunday’s championship game versus the New England Revolution.
Russians threaten legal action over ‘slanderous claims’
MOSCOW (Reuters) – The Russian Athletics Federation may take legal action after German TV alleged widespread doping and cover-ups among the country’s track and field competitors, according to the president of the organization.
Rays name former catcher Cash as manager
(Reuters) – The small-market Tampa Bay Rays named Kevin Cash as their manager on Friday with the hopes that Major League Baseball’s youngest skipper can turn around a team coming off their first losing season in seven years.
Nationals’ Werth gets jail time for reckless driving
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Washington Nationals outfielder Jayson Werth was found guilty of misdemeanor reckless driving on Friday and sentenced to 10 days in jail after his Porsche 911 was clocked in July at 105 mph in a 55 mph zone on the Capital Beltway…
Rio 2016 Games progress being made despite delays
MONACO (Reuters) – Preparations for the Rio de Janeiro 2016 Summer Olympics are progressing well, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Friday, with organizers making up for lost time 20 months ahead of the Games.
Italy targets trio of major international events
ROME (Reuters) – Italy has set its sights on hosting three major international events — golf’s Ryder Cup in 2022, the rugby World Cup in 2023 and the Olympic Games in 2024.
