NBA-Bryant wants voice in choosing next Lakers coach
(Reuters) – Perennial All-Star Kobe Bryant, who has won five NBA titles with the Los Angeles Lakers, says he hopes the team will consult with him on finding their new head coach.
Banker fails to explain why F1 boss Ecclestone paid him millions
MUNICH Germany (Reuters) – A jailed German banker said on Friday he could not explain why Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone made a multi-million dollar payment to him that is central to the prosecution case in the Briton’s bribery trial.
Northern Ireland tickled pink as Giro fever sweeps Belfast
BELFAST (Reuters) – Northern Ireland turned pink on Friday to welcome the Giro d’Italia to the streets of a province known more for its years of sectarian conflict than as a host of major sporting events.
No plans to move Rio Games, says IOC
BERLIN (Reuters) – London has not been approached about the possibility of staging the 2016 Olympics due to delays in Rio de Janeiro, the IOC said on Friday in pouring cold water on English media reports that the Games could be moved.
Spurs stay hot to blaze trail in Portland series
(The Sports Xchange) – The San Antonio Spurs continued their run of hot form to trounce the Portland Trail Blazers 114-97 on Thursday and take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven Western Conference semi-finals series.
United role has prepared Giggs for life after retirement
LONDON (Reuters) – Three matches in charge of Manchester United have given interim manager Ryan Giggs a taste of the pressure that comes from being a Premier League manager and prepared him for life when he finally hangs up his boots.
Serena pulls out of Madrid Open with thigh injury
(Reuters) – Serena Williams has pulled out of the Madrid Open with a thigh injury ahead of her quarter-final against Petra Kvitova, the world number one said on Friday.
Blazers rattled by snake in locker room
(The Sports Xchange) – The Portland Trail Blazers had a snake in their locker room on Thursday. Not a backstabbing, treacherous team mate — a real live snake.
Ducks hang on to beat Kings in LA
(Reuters) – The Anaheim Ducks clinched a much-needed 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings in Game Three of their Western Conference semi-final series on Thursday.
‘Johnny Football’ set to light up Cleveland offense
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Johnny Manziel, College football’s most charismatic and talked about player, is heading to Ohio after the Cleveland Browns traded up to snare the quarterback in the first round of the National Football League draft on Thursday.
