Warburton to miss Commonwealth Games after dope charge
(Reuters) – Welsh 800 meter runner Gareth Warburton will miss the Commonwealth Games after being suspended from all competition following a doping violation, UK Athletics said on Wednesday.
Watch the birdies? No, watch the Tiger, says Watson
HOYLAKE England (Reuters) – After missing the U.S. Masters and the U.S. Open following a back operation, Tiger Woods returns to major championship action at this week’s British Open and once again he is the hot topic of conversation.
Rosberg all set to keep Germany celebrating
HOCKENHEIM Germany (Reuters) – Mercedes’ Nico Rosberg can keep Germany on a winning roll on Sunday by becoming the first German driver in the history of the Formula One world championship to win his home grand prix with a German car.
Athletics-Powell third on comeback after doping ban ends
(Reuters) – Jamaican sprinter Asafa Powell finished third on his return to 100m action at a meeting in Lucerne, the day after his reduced doping ban ended.
South Africa’s Pistorius ‘lonely and alienated’: family
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South African Olympic and Paralympic track star Oscar Pistorius’ decision to go to a night club while still on trial for murder was “unwise” but it was done because the 27-year-old is “lonely and alienated”, his family said on …
Jeter helps American League to All-Star win
(Reuters) – Derek Jeter completed a storybook ending to his All-Star career by helping the American League to a 5-3 victory over the National League in Minnesota on Tuesday.
National Basketball Association roundup
(Reuters) – Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh and Udonis Haslem are returning to the Heat, even if LeBron James will not, and Luol Deng will join them in Miami.
Australia’s former sprint record holder Sullivan retires
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Former 100 meters freestyle world record holder Eamon Sullivan has retired from the pool following medical advice not to swim on to the 2016 Rio Olympics, Swimming Australia said on Wednesday.
National Football League roundup
(The Sports Xchange) – New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham received the wide receiver money he wanted on Tuesday.
National Hockey League roundup
(The Sports Xchange) – The Nashville Predators signed free agent centers Mike Ribeiro and Derek Roy to one-year contracts on Tuesday. Ribeiro’s deal is worth $1.05 million and Roy will make $1 million next season.
