Tattoo tales: Prosecutors seek details on ex-NFLer Hernandez’ arm ink
BOSTON (Reuters) – Prosecutors on Wednesday said they are seeking to interview the tattoo artist or artists who decorated the right forearm of former NFL star Aaron Hernandez around the time he is accused of killing two men after leaving a Boston night…
Distraught McIlroy calls off Wozniacki wedding
VIRGINIA WATER England (Reuters) – A glum-looking Rory McIlroy admitted it would be tough to focus on golf at this week’s BMW PGA Championship after calling off his engagement to tennis player Caroline Wozniacki on Wednesday.
Rose wants U.S. Open trophy to return to him
VIRGINIA WATER England (Reuters) – Justin Rose will be returning the U.S. Open trophy he won at Merion last year hoping it comes back to him again and he wants to boost his title defense with a first victory at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth thi…
James, Wade spark Heat win over fired up Pacers
INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) – Beating the Miami Heat once is difficult enough but taking two playoff games in a row from the defending National Basketball Association champions is mission impossible as the Indiana Pacers found out on Tuesday.
Eleven year old qualifies for U.S. Women’s Open
(Reuters) – Lucy Li, an 11-year-old from California, has became the youngest ever to qualify for the U.S. Women’s Open after going two under par in her sectional qualifier, the U.S. Golf Association said.
U.S. Open could be bomber’s paradise: McDowell
(Reuters) – Past U.S. Opens have been notorious for narrow fairways and thick rough but next month’s edition at Pinehurst in North Carolina will buck that trend and could end up as a bomber’s paradise, says 2010 winner Graeme McDowell.
Cavaliers land No. 1 draft pick for a second straight year
(Reuters) – The Cleveland Cavaliers struck the jackpot for a second successive year, and the third time in four, when they won the first pick in the NBA Draft lottery in New York on Tuesday.
NBA commissioner signals willingness for deal with Clippers owner
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – National Basketball Association Commissioner Adam Silver said on Tuesday he would prefer to let Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling sell his team “on a reasonable timetable” rather than proceed with trying to forcibly ter…
Minneapolis awarded 52nd Super Bowl in 2018
(Reuters) – Minneapolis will host the 52nd Super Bowl in 2018 after the National Football League’s (NFL) team owners voted to stage the sport’s showcase game at the city’s brand new stadium.
Vandals destroy replica World Cup near Brazil base
RIO DEIRO (Reuters) – Vandals have attacked and burnt a six-meter high replica of the World Cup a few miles from where Brazil’s squad will be based for next month’s finals, officials in the town of Teresopolis said on Tuesday.