NFL security chief says he never received Ray Rice video
(Reuters) – The security chief for the National Football League said on Thursday he never received the video of former Baltimore Ravens star Ray Rice punching his fiancée, after a news report said it had been sent directly to him in April.
NBA player arrested in Michigan for domestic assault
(Reuters) – NBA Charlotte Hornets forward Jeffery Taylor was arrested in a Michigan hotel early on Thursday and charged with domestic assault, according to police.
Lawsuit brought by sprinter Gay’s ex-coach may go to arbitration
(Reuters) – A defamation lawsuit brought by sprinter Tyson Gay’s ex-coach that claims the coach was falsely accused of supplying the athlete with performance-enhancing drugs has been put on hold until an arbitrator decides if the case should go to arbi…
McIlroy/Garcia pairing looks formidable: Jacklin
GLENEAGLES Scotland (Reuters) – The U.S. will deserve to win the Ryder Cup if they can topple the formidable fourballs pairing of Rory McIlroy and Sergio Garcia on Friday, according to Europe’s most decorated captain Tony Jacklin.
American rookies Reed and Spieth ready to take down Poulter
GLENEAGLES Scotland (Reuters) – American Ryder Cup rookies Patrick Reed and Jordan Spieth expressed supreme confidence of earning a point for their team after being paired for a morning fourball on the opening day.
Phelps could make big splash in Rio, says Naber
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Michael Phelps could win two or three individual gold medals at the 2016 Rio Olympics and again return home as America’s top swimmer, former U.S. swimming great John Naber believes.
USOC and U.S. Soccer chiefs to discuss Solo
CHICAGO (Reuters) – The U.S. Olympic Committee’s chief executive hopes to meet with U.S. Soccer this week to discuss why national goalkeeper Hope Solo continues to play although she has been charged with domestic violence.
McIlroy/Garcia pairing looks formidable: Jacklin
GLENEAGLES Scotland (Reuters) – The U.S. will deserve to win the Ryder Cup if they can topple the formidable fourballs pairing of Rory McIlroy and Sergio Garcia on Friday, according to Europe’s most decorated captain Tony Jacklin.
Eugene to bid for IAAF world championships
(Reuters) – Eugene, Oregon will bid for the 2019 IAAF world athletics championships, seeking to become the first U.S. city to host the biennial event, officials said on Thursday.
Hurricanes’ Jordan Staal to miss 3-4 months after surgery
RALEIGH North Carolina (Reuters) – Carolina Hurricanes center Jordan Staal will undergo surgery on a fractured right fibula and is expected to miss three to four months playing time, the National Hockey League team said on Thursday.
