Keflezighi wins Boston Marathon, first U.S. victor in decades
By Scott Malone, Svea Herbst-Bayliss and Richard Valdmanis
Bulls’ Noah named league’s defensive player of the year
(Reuters) – Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah was named the National Basketball Association’s defensive player of the year on Monday, the first player from the franchise to earn the award since Michael Jordan in 1988.
Baseball star stands accused in journey from Cuba to big leagues
(Reuters) – As young Cuban slugger Yasiel Puig is earning millions on the baseball field with the Los Angeles Dodgers, a bizarre story of how the talented player escaped from the Communist-ruled island country is unfolding in U.S. court documents.
Argentine trio keep Man City title dreams alive
MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) – Manchester City kept alive their flickering hopes of a second Premier League title in three seasons, and increased West Bromwich Albion’s relegation worries, with a 3-1 victory on Monday.
Struggling Jazz part ways with head coach Corbin
(Reuters) – The Utah Jazz are beginning a search for a new head coach after deciding not to offer Tyrone Corbin a new contract, the NBA team said on Monday following a last-place finish in the Western Conference.
Keflezighi wins Boston Marathon, first U.S. victor in decades
By Scott Malone, Svea Herbst-Bayliss and Richard Valdmanis
Timberwolves coach Adelman retires after 23 seasons
(Reuters) – Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Rick Adelman announced his retirement from coaching in the NBA on Monday after 23 seasons in the league calling the shots for five different teams.
Knicks fire coaching staff after ‘difficult’ season
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The New York Knicks fired head coach Mike Woodson on Monday as new president Phil Jackson made the first big move to put his stamp on the National Basketball Association team.
Moyes facing sack at Manchester United – UK media
LONDON (Reuters) – Manchester United are set to sack manager David Moyes less than a year after he took charge of the 20-times English soccer champions, British media reported on Monday.
Red Bull to throw everything at Mercedes
(Reuters) – Champions Red Bull believe they can pick up the pace and take the fight to dominant Mercedes now that Formula One is heading back to Europe after the first four ‘flyaway’ races in Asia and the Middle East.
