Knicks hire Fisher as coach in bid to end title drought
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Derek Fisher was named head coach of the New York Knicks on Tuesday in one of the first major moves in a makeover of the once-proud National Basketball Association franchise by team president Phil Jackson.
Kings take commanding 3-0 lead in Stanley Cup Final
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The Los Angeles Kings moved to the brink of reclaiming the Stanley Cup by beating the New York Rangers 3-0 on Monday at Madison Square Garden to take a 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven National Hockey League title series.
Ainslie aims to bring Auld Mug back to Britain
LONDON (Reuters) – Having achieved the miraculous in leading Oracle Team USA to the America’s Cup last year, Ben Ainslie has set his sights on arguably a greater challenge: returning sport’s oldest trophy to Britain for the first time since 1851.
Knicks hire Derek Fisher as head coach
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Derek Fisher was named as the head coach of the New York Knicks on Tuesday in one of the first major moves by the team’s new president Phil Jackson.
Knicks hire Derek Fisher as head coach
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Derek Fisher was named as the head coach of the New York Knicks on Tuesday in one of the first major moves by the team’s new president Phil Jackson.
Brazil police, military take to the field for World Cup
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – A crowd of about 200 soccer fans awaited the Dutch national team on Monday outside its temporary home at the Caesar Park hotel, a 23-story tower along Rio de Janeiro’s spectacular beachfront.
Dutch FA says it’s time for Blatter to go
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – FIFA president Sepp Blatter should not stand for re-election and the Swiss must take much of the blame for the crumbling reputation of soccer’s world governing body, the president of the Dutch Football Association (KNVB) said on T…
Villa sign former England midfielder Cole
LONDON (Reuters) – Former England midfielder Joe Cole has joined Aston Villa on a free transfer, the Premier League club said on Tuesday.
Olympic champion Ainslie leads UK bid for America’s Cup
LONDON (Reuters) – Sailor Ben Ainslie will lead an 80 million pound ($134 million) British challenge for the 35th America’s Cup in 2017, aiming to return sport’s oldest trophy to his country for the first time.
Donald Sterling says LA Clippers not for sale
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Embattled Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling said on Monday the basketball franchise was not for sale and he would fight to keep the team he built, in the latest salvo of his battle with the league.
