Rising Australian talent Kyrgios splits with coach Rea
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Rising talent Nick Kyrgios has confirmed his split with coach Simon Rea to spend more time at his Canberra home, the Australian teenager said on Saturday.
Phelps comeback marches on with butterfly win
(Reuters) – The comeback of Michael Phelps continued in impressive fashion on Friday as the most decorated Olympian of all time beat rival Ryan Lochte in the 100 meters butterfly and notched up the second fastest time of the year in Athens, Georgia.
Johnson shares lead with McGirt at John Deere Classic
(Reuters) – Former Masters champion Zach Johnson shot a four-under 67 to share a one-stroke lead with William McGirt after the second round of the John Deere Classic in Silvis, Illinois on Friday.
Montgomerie keeps lead at Senior Open
(Reuters) – Colin Montgomerie shot an even-par 71 on his way to a one-stroke lead after the second round at the U.S. Senior Open in steamy Oklahoma on Friday.
Bosh agrees to $118 million deal to stay in Miami: report
(Reuters) – The Miami Heat went on the offensive after losing LeBron James on Friday by agreeing to a massive five-year, $118 million deal to retain nine-time All-Star Chris Bosh, according to a Yahoo report.
Phelps comeback marches on with butterfly win
(Reuters) – The comeback of Michael Phelps continued in impressive fashion on Friday as the most decorated Olympian of all time beat rival Ryan Lochte in the 100 meters butterfly and notched up the second fastest time of the year in Athens, Georgia.
National Basketball Association roundup
(The Sports Xchange) – LeBron James is returning to the Cleveland Cavaliers, announcing the move on Friday in a heartfelt letter that set off celebrations in the home state he infuriated in 2010 by fleeing via free agency to the Miami Heat.
Major League Baseball roundup
(The Sports Xchange) – Japanese pitching sensation Masahiro Tanaka apologized Friday to the New York Yankees, his teammates and fans for being sidelined by a partially torn ligament in his right elbow.
National Hockey League roundup
(The Sports Xchange) – The Columbus Blue Jackets signed center Brandon Dubinsky to a six-year contract extension on Friday.
National Football League roundup
(The Sports Xchange) – The Houston Texans are unlikely to trade disgruntled star wide receiver Andre Johnson, according to the Houston Chronicle.
