Van Gaal targets trophies in first season at Man United
(Reuters) – Louis van Gaal wants to put Manchester United back top of the English game as soon as possible, he said after being confirmed as the Premier League club’s manager on Monday.
Japan’s new plan to beat deflation: more baseball
TOKYO (Reuters) – Can more baseball save Japan — or at least Abenomics?
Rangers beat Montreal 3-1 for 2-0 series lead
(Reuters) – The visiting New York Rangers overcame a spirited start by the Montreal Canadians with some brilliant goaltending and a string of three goals for a 3-1 win on Monday to seize a commanding 2-0 lead in the NHL Eastern Conference Finals.
Spurs silence Thunder with Game One win
(Reuters) – San Antonio Spurs made the most of home court advantage as they delivered a superb offensive display to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 122-105 on Monday in Game One of the Western Conference finals.
Soccer-Cole bids farewell to Chelsea
(Reuters) – Former England defender Ashley Cole has tweeted that his eight-year spell at Stamford Bridge is almost certainly over and he will not be playing for Chelsea next season.
League sets June 3 for Sterling hearing
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The National Basketball Association charged Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling on Monday with damaging the league with racist comments and set a June 3 hearing after which owners could vote to remove him.
Beckham group pushes Miami bayside venue for MLS stadium
MIAMI (Reuters) – Forced to rethink the location of a stadium for his proposed Major League Soccer team, retired England captain David Beckham is forging ahead with plans for a new site next to the Miami Heat basketball arena.
Canadiens goalie Price out for rest of East finals
(Reuters) – Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price will miss the remainder of the National Hockey League’s Eastern Conference finals with the New York Rangers because of an undisclosed injury.
Rehabbing Woods still unsure about return date
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Tiger Woods is still no clearer on knowing when he will be ready to return to competitive golf after undergoing back surgery.
California Chrome OK’d for nasal strips at Belmont
NEW YORK (Reuters) – California Chrome has been granted permission to wear a nasal strip in next month’s Belmont Stakes, clearing the way for his attempt to complete U.S. racing’s elusive Triple Crown.
