Heat finding other ways to score, go 2-0 up on Nets
(Reuters) – The Miami Heat delivered another strong performance on defense to beat Brooklyn 94-82 on Thursday and take a 2-0 lead in their best-of-seven National Basketball Association Eastern Conference semi-final series.
Clowney vows to repay mother after going No. 1
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Jadeveon Clowney looked every inch the best young prospect the National Football League has seen in years when he took his first steps into the professional ranks on Thursday.
Texans take DE Clowney with first pick in NFL Draft
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The Houston Texans beefed up their defensive line by taking extraordinary pass rusher Jadeveon Clowney from the University of South Carolina with the first pick of the 2014 National Football League Draft on Thursday.
Kaymer sets Players pace with record equaling 63
PONTE VEDRA BEACH Florida (Reuters) – Martin Kaymer birdied his last four holes to equal the tournament record and seize a two-shot lead in Thursday’s opening round of the Players Championship as several other big names lined up in pursuit.
Kaymer sets Players pace with record equaling 63
PONTE VEDRA BEACH Florida (Reuters) – Martin Kaymer birdied his last four holes to equal the tournament record and seize a two-shot lead in Thursday’s opening round of the Players Championship as several other big names lined up in pursuit.
U.S. House hears witnesses opposed to union for college athletes
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The debate over whether college athletes have the right to unionize moved to the U.S. Congress on Thursday, with witnesses that included Baylor University President Ken Starr voicing opposition.
Seahawks’ Sherman says NFL lags behind NBA on race issues
(Reuters) – Seattle Seahawks All-Pro cornerback Richard Sherman said the National Football League leadership lags behind the NBA in combating racism within its ranks.
NFL-New stadium key to Bills staying in Buffalo-report
(Reuters) – National Football League Commissioner Roger Goodell said he would like see the Bills remain in Buffalo but conceded the team’s future could hinge on the construction of a new stadium.
Tennis-Murray bows out in Madrid, rusty Nadal through
(Reuters) – Andy Murray was overwhelmed 6-3 6-2 by Santiago Giraldo and champion Rafa Nadal showed signs of rustiness before reaching the Madrid Open quarter-finals with a 6-1 6-4 win over Jarkko Nieminen on Thursday.
Motor racing-Mercedes to blow their own trumpet in testing
BARCELONA (Reuters) – Formula One pacesetters Mercedes will try out a new ‘megaphone’ style exhaust in testing next week as the sport seeks ways of raising noise levels and placating fans angered by the new quieter V6 engines.
