Murray hints at gentler approach with new coach Mauresmo
LONDON (Reuters) – Brad Gilbert was hired to turn a fledgling Andy Murray into a physical powerhouse, while the Scot turned to Ivan Lendl for some of the ruthless streak that made the Czech-born American a multiple grand slam champion.
Bosh accustomed to watching James, Wade take center stage
SAN ANTONIO (Reuters) – Chris Bosh is so accustomed to taking a backseat to LeBron James and Dwyane Wade that he sometimes believes the Miami Heat’s Big Three should be called the Big 2.5.
Fans can follow World cup action, players electronically with apps
TORONTO (Reuters) – Soccer fans eager to stay in the loop and follow their favorite teams and players during World Cup in Brazil can keep up with the action on their smartphones using apps created for the tournament.
California Chrome owner apologizes for rant
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Steve Coburn, the co-owner of California Chrome, issued an emotional apology on Monday for his bitter reaction to his horse’s defeat in Saturday’s Belmont Stakes that cost him his chance for the Triple Crown.
Record-collector Nadal closes in on Federer’s hoard
PARIS (Reuters) – When Roger Federer won his 17th grand slam title in 2012, it seemed his record haul would last forever as it took more than a century of trying for a super-human male athlete to come along and win that many major trophies.
Sterling suit against NBA holds up Clippers’ sale, commissioner says
SAN ANTONIO Texas (Reuters) – National Basketball Association Commissioner Adam Silver said on Sunday a single obstacle blocked completion of the $2-billion sale of the Los Angeles Clippers – a lawsuit brought by embattled owner Donald Sterling against…
Soccer sponsors raise pressure on FIFA over Qatar claims
LONDON/RIO DEIRO (Reuters) – Sponsors Adidas, Sony, Visa and Coca-Cola on Sunday called on soccer’s rulers to deal thoroughly with allegations of bribery to secure the 2022 World Cup for Qatar, an issue overshadowing this week’s kickoff in Brazil.
Heat level Finals series with Spurs
SAN ANTONIO (Reuters) – LeBron James bounced back from the cramps that forced him out of the NBA Finals opener by scoring 35 points to lead the Miami Heat to a 98-96 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday and even the series at one game each.
Spurs and Heat tied at 43-43 at the half
SAN ANTONIO (Reuters) – The San Antonio Spurs and the Miami Heat were tied 43-43 at halftime of Game Two of the NBA Finals on Sunday.
Red Bull rivalry overtakes Hamilton, Rosberg spat
MONTREAL (Reuters) – For weeks the Formula One world has been riveted on a feud between championship contenders Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton but after the Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday the Mercedes team mates have another rivalry to worry about.
