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.
Pistorius knew South African gun safety rules, court told
PRETORIA (Reuters) – Double-amputee Olympian Oscar Pistorius, on trial for the murder of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, was aware of South African firearms and self-defense laws that say you cannot shoot at an intruder unless your life is in danger, a cou…
Radwanska hopes knee will be ready for Miami
MIAMI (Reuters) – Poland’s Agnieszka Radwanska hopes a few days rest and a first round bye will give her injured knee enough time to heal and keep her from withdrawing from the Sony Open, the world number three said on Tuesday.
FIA backs meter maker in Red Bull flow row
LONDON (Reuters) – Formula One’s governing body is satisfied with the fuel flow meter whose accuracy was questioned by champions Red Bull after Daniel Ricciardo was disqualified from the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, the makers said on Tuesday….
Marquez limping into the MotoGP season
LONDON (Reuters) – The broken leg is mending fast but Honda’s Marc Marquez will still be starting his MotoGP title defense on the back foot in Qatar on Sunday.
Liverpool call for scarves to mark Hillsborough anniversary
LONDON (Reuters) – Liverpool are calling on football fans from around the world to show their support for the 25th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster by sending in club scarves.
Nadal, Federer bring box-office boost to Miami
MIAMI (Reuters) – After missing last year’s Sony Open, both world number one Rafa Nadal and 17-times grand slam winner Roger Federer return to South Beach this week along with their box office punch.
Owner of NFL’s Indianapolis Colts accused of intoxicated driving
INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) – Billionaire James Irsay, the 54-year-old owner of the National Football League’s Indianapolis Colts, was jailed early on Monday on suspicion of driving while intoxicated and possession of a controlled substance, authorities sai…
A’s pitcher Parker to miss season after elbow surgery
(Reuters) – Jarrod Parker, who was favored to be the Oakland Athletics’ Opening Day starter entering spring training, will undergo elbow surgery and miss the Major League Baseball season, the team said on Monday.
Teams may pay price for quieter F1, says Ecclestone
LONDON (Reuters) – A commotion about Formula One’s new quieter cars could hit the sport’s revenues and lead to teams getting less money if promoters take legal action, commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone said on Monday.
