Buffalo’s Miller, Ott move to the Blues
(Reuters) – The St. Louis Blues bolstered their playing stocks for their likely playoff run by acquiring Buffalo Sabres’ goaltender Ryan Miller and center Steve Ott on Friday.
McIlroy retains command at Honda Classic
(Reuters) – Rory McIlroy recovered from a poor start to record six birdies and earn a one-shot lead after the second round of the $6 million Honda Classic in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida on Friday.
Seahawks release Rice, Bryant for salary cap space
(Reuters) – The Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks made two “extremely tough decisions” when they released wide receiver Sidney Rice and defensive end Red Bryant on Friday to create additional salary cap space.
Holders Olympiakos struggle as Barcelona march on
BELGRADE (Reuters) – Euroleague holders Olympiakos Piraeus face an uphill battle to reach the knockout stages following a 78-74 defeat at Fenerbahce while Barcelona stretched their winning Top 16 streak to eight matches.
Tight end Pitta signs five-year deal with Ravens
(Reuters) – Tight end Dennis Pitta, who is a favored target for quarterback Joe Flacco, has signed a five-year contract with the Baltimore Ravens, the National Football League team said on Friday.
McIlroy in cruise control at Honda Classic
(Reuters) – Rory McIlroy recovered from a poor start to record six birdies and surge to a three-shot lead after his second round at the $6 million Honda Classic in Florida on Friday.
Federer floors Djokovic in Dubai semis
DUBAI (Reuters) – Roger Federer rolled back the years to stun Novak Djokovic 3-6 6-3 6-2 in the semi-finals of the Dubai Championship on Friday, his first victory in four meetings with the world number two.
Carnival erupts as Brazilian protests, World Cup plans continue
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Carnival got under way across Brazil on Friday interspersed with simmering antigovernment protests and alongside preparations in 12 cities for the upcoming soccer World Cup.
FOTA finish for F1 teams’ association
LONDON (Reuters) – The Formula One Teams’ Association (FOTA) has been disbanded after members decided it was no longer needed as a representative body.
UEFA to name financial fair play offenders in April
NYON, Switzerland (Reuters) – Seventy-six European clubs are under the microscope as UEFA prepares to bring in its financial fair play rules next season, European soccer’s governing body said on Friday, adding that offenders would be named in April.
