Rivals eye chinks in Nadal’s claycourt armor
(Reuters) – Say it quietly but some chinks are appearing in the suit of armor Rafael Nadal usually wears on a claycourt as the Spaniard sets his sights on a ninth French Open title.
Woman behind Clippers scandal calls team owner ‘father figure’
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – The woman who recorded Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling making racist remarks that got him banned from the NBA insisted on Wednesday she was never his mistress but rather an employee, friend and caretaker who saw him a…
Been there. Seen it. Done it. Garcia offers McIlroy support
VIRGINIA WATER England (Reuters) – Sergio Garcia has been involved in two high-profile breakups during his career and is ready to provide a shoulder for Rory McIlroy to lean on following his split from fiancée Caroline Wozniacki.
Records could tumble at inaugural World Relays
(Reuters) – Olympic and world champions will gather in the Bahamas this weekend for a special global meeting that has no field events or individual competitions but the promise of world records and rich cash prizes.
New No. 1 Scott ready to switch focus back to golf
(Reuters) – Adam Scott plans to enjoy being the world’s top-ranked player for as long as he can but knows his focus needs to be on golf at this week’s Crowne Plaza Invitational in Fort Worth, Texas.
Tiger Woods is a great dad, ex-wife says four years after divorce
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – The ex-wife of Tiger Woods said she has a good relationship with the golfer and called him a “great father” in her first media comments on their relationship since their marriage was dissolved four years ago after his serial che…
Pacers forward George’s fitness in question after concussion
(Reuters) – The Indiana Pacers’ hopes for an NBA championship suffered a setback when All-Star forward Paul George was diagnosed with a concussion on Wednesday.
NBA union finance adviser gets house arrest for obstructing probe
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A principal at an Ohio investment advisory firm that managed the finances of the National Basketball Association’s players union was sentenced on Wednesday to six months house arrest for obstructing a grand jury investigation.
California Chrome has first look at Belmont track
NEW YORK (Reuters) – California Chrome on Wednesday took his first steps on to the Belmont race course that could lead him to a place in American horse racing immortality.
California Chrome arrives in New York for Belmont
NEW YORK (Reuters) – California Chrome, American racing’s new super horse, arrived in New York on Tuesday to begin his preparations for the Belmont Stakes.
