‘Stress-free’ Leishman takes early control in Texas
(Reuters) – Australian Marc Leishman birdied three of his first five holes on the way to a “fairly stress-free” round and an early one-shot lead at the Byron Nelson Championship in Irving, Texas on Thursday.
California Chrome ready to shine at Preakness
BALTIMORE (Reuters) – California Chrome has won all four of his races this year in dominating fashion and strolls into Saturday’s Preakness Stakes as an overwhelming 3-5 favorite amid an adoring public hungry for a Triple Crown opportunity.
Knicks working up Plan B after losing out on Kerr as coach
(Reuters) – Phil Jackson was left scrambling for a Plan B on Thursday after the Hall of Fame coach suffered his first loss as president of the New York Knicks when his hand-picked candidate to coach the team took another job.
Phelps set for second meet of his comeback
(Reuters) – Michael Phelps will take another small step in his comeback to competitive swimming when he competes in two races on Friday but this time he will do it without the presence of his friend and greatest rival.
Clippers’ Rivers fined $25,000 for criticizing officials
(Reuters) – Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers has been fined $25,000 by the National Basketball Association for public criticism of officiating, the league said on Thursday.
Sabres’ Konopka banned 20 games for positive test
(Reuters) – Buffalo Sabres forward Zenon Konopka has been suspended 20 games after testing positive for a banned substance, the National Hockey League said on Thursday.
Garcia makes fast start on home soil
(Reuters) – Sergio Garcia shot a solid three-under-par 69 in the Spanish Open first round on Thursday to move into a share of second place in his home tournament.
United States stunned by Latvia at ice hockey worlds
(Reuters) – The United States lost their second match at the ice hockey world championships in Belarus as they went down 6-5 to Latvia on Thursday.
Ex-NFL star Hernandez charged in 2012 Boston double-murder
BOSTON (Reuters) – Former National Football League star Aaron Hernandez has been charged with murder in connection with the July 2012 shooting of two men in Boston, Suffolk County District Attorney Daniel Conley said on Thursday.
Matthews wins stage six to retain Giro lead
(Reuters) – Australian Michael Matthews retained the overall lead in the Giro D’Italia on Thursday after getting the better of compatriot Cadel Evans in a treacherous sixth stage.
