British number one Robson to miss Wimbledon, French Open
(Reuters) – British women’s number one Laura Robson will miss the French Open and Wimbledon after having surgery on her wrist, the 20-year-old announced on Thursday.
Rio workers end strike but issue pay talks warning
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Workers at the main venue for the 2016 Olympics ended a two-week strike on Thursday but a full return to work will only come next week and they will strike again if pay talks prove fruitless, union officials said.
Man arrested in connection with ex-NFL star’s murder trial
BOSTON (Reuters) – A man in Florida has been charged with witness tampering and obstruction of justice in a gun-trafficking case linked to the murder trial of ex-National Football League star Aaron Hernandez, authorities said on Thursday.
Heat playoff run could decide James’ future in Miami
(Reuters) – The Miami Heat may not be entering the playoffs as the top seed but they are still very much the team to beat, and anything less than a third consecutive NBA title could lead to the breakup of their Big Three.
Vietnam backs out as host of 2019 Asian Games
HANOI (Reuters) – Vietnam quit as host of the 2019 Asian Games on Thursday, citing a lack of preparedness and concerns that holding the multi-sport event would not prove financially viable.
Rosberg to clear air with Hamilton before China GP
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Nico Rosberg says he will discuss with Lewis Hamilton before this weekend’s Chinese Grand Prix an incident during their thrilling battle in Bahrain when he felt his Mercedes team mate went “over the line”.
Djokovic cruises, Nadal claims 30th clay win in a row
(Reuters) – Novak Djokovic lost just one game to join Roger Federer in the Monte Carlo Masters quarter-finals after Rafa Nadal breezed to his 30th consecutive win on clay on Thursday.
Pistorius trial adjourns until May, state mauls forensic expert
PRETORIA (Reuters) – The murder trial of Olympic and Paralympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius was adjourned on Thursday until May 5 after the state wrapped up three days of punishing cross-examination of a forensic expert brought by the defense.
Alonso yet to meet new Ferrari F1 boss
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Fernando Alonso spoke warmly of Stefano Domenicali on Thursday and revealed he had yet to speak to new Ferrari Formula One team boss Marco Mattiacci ahead of Sunday’s Chinese Grand Prix.
Juventus count down to title and securing Conte
ROME (Reuters) – On the verge of winning a third straight Serie A title, Juventus have two further objectives – winning their first major European trophy in nearly two decades and keeping hold of coach Antonio Conte.
