Henao returns to Colombia after test anomalies
(Reuters) – Team Sky Colombian rider Sergio Henao has been sent home and will not race for eight weeks after questions were raised about results he provided from out-of-competition dope tests at altitude.
No major league grudges for Down Under openers
SYDNEY (Reuters) – The Arizona Diamondbacks are not planning to reignite their feud with the Los Angeles Dodgers in this weekend’s Major League season-openers in Australia but if a volatile situation arises, there will be no backing down.
Shvedova beats Schiavone, sets up Miami clash with Serena
MIAMI (Reuters) – Kazakhstan’s Yaroslava Shvedova beat former French Open champion Francesca Schiavone 6-4 6-2 at the Sony Open on Tuesday, earning a second-round meeting with world number one Serena Williams.
Torrey Pines chosen as site for 2021 U.S. Open
(Reuters) – Torrey Pines Golf Course, outside of San Diego, will host the 2021 U.S. Open, the United States Golf Association (USGA) announced on Tuesday.
Woods withdraws from Arnold Palmer Invitational
(Reuters) – Tiger Woods announced on Tuesday he had withdrawn from this week’s Arnold Palmer Invitational, one of his favorite events and a key lead-up to next month’s Masters.
Owner of NFL’s Indianapolis Colts checks into health facility
INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) – Billionaire James Irsay, the owner of the Indianapolis Colts, has checked into a health care facility following his arrest on suspicion of intoxicated driving and possession of a controlled substance, the National Football Leag…
Serena savors home-court advantage at Sony Open
MIAMI (Reuters) – Serena Williams is a daunting opponent no matter the surface or tournament, but at the Sony Open played near the comforts of her Miami home she has practically set up a second residence in the winner’s circle.
Chelsea ease past Galatasaray, Real thrash Schalke
(Reuters) – Chelsea reached the Champions League quarter-finals with a 3-1 aggregate win against Galatasaray on Tuesday, with Real Madrid joining them in the last eight after thrashing Schalke 04 9-2 over two legs of their last-16 tie.
Qatar 2022 World Cup committee denies wrongdoing
DUBAI (Reuters) – Qatar’s 2022 World Cup organizing committee has denied being aware of any alleged payments by the disgraced former head of the country’s soccer association to an ex-vice president of FIFA.
Jackson introduced as president of Knicks
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Phil Jackson was officially named president of the New York Knicks on Tuesday in a move the National Basketball Association team hopes will help restore a winning culture to the franchise.
