League to appoint CEO to supervise Clippers
(Reuters) – The National Basketball Association said it will appoint a chief executive officer to supervise the daily running of the Los Angeles Clippers while plans are drawn up to sell the franchise.
Napoli win fifth Italian Cup on violent Rome night
ROME (Reuters) – Napoli beat Fiorentina 3-1 to win their fifth Italian Cup on Saturday in a match that kicked off 45 minutes late after three fans were shot, one critically, in an incident near Rome’s Olympic Stadium.
Napoli win fifth Italian Cup on violent Rome night
ROME (Reuters) – Napoli beat Fiorentina 3-1 to win their fifth Italian Cup on Saturday in a match that kicked off 45 minutes late after three fans were shot, one critically, in an incident near Rome’s Olympic Stadium.
Horse racing-California Chrome wins 140th Kentucky Derby
(Reuters) – California Chrome won the 140th Kentucky Derby in brilliant fashion at a bright and sunny Churchill Downs on Saturday, adding another fairytale chapter to America’s most famous and revered horse race.
Mickelson shoots 63 to trail Holmes by two in Charlotte
CHARLOTTE North Carolina (Reuters) – Phil Mickelson shot his best ever score at Quail Hollow, a nine-under-par 63, to move within two shots of leader J.B. Holmes after the third round of the Wells Fargo Championship on Saturday.
Beckham’s Miami stadium plan hits stormy waters
MIAMI (Reuters) – David Beckham’s dream of building a futuristic waterfront stadium in Miami that would house his own professional soccer team has turned into a “not in my backyard” clash, pitting the retired English superstar against one of the world’…
Soccer-Italian Cup final delayed after pre-match shootings
ROME (Reuters) – The Italian Cup final was delayed after three Napoli fans were shot in clashes near Rome’s Olympic stadium before Saturday’s match between the southern club and Fiorentina, police said.
Top seed Fognini to meet qualifier Klizan in Munich final
MUNICH (Reuters) – Top seed Fabio Fognini brought German qualifier Jan-Lennard Struff crashing down to earth with a 6-3 6-1 victory on Saturday that sent him through to the Munich Open final where he will meet another qualifier in Martin Klizan.
Marquez makes it four poles out of four in Jerez
JEREZ Spain (Reuters) – Spanish MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez produced a scorching lap late in qualifying to secure his fourth pole out of four this season at his home grand prix in Jerez on Saturday.
Model Adriana Lima and ex-NBA player Jaric separate
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Victoria’s Secret model Adriana Lima and former NBA player Marko Jaric are separating after five years of marriage, the couple said on Friday.