League officials consider enlarging basketball court
(Reuters) – The NBA is exploring the possibility of expanding the dimensions of the basketball court to accommodate the growing size and increased athleticism of players, ESPN reported on Tuesday.
Ovechkin, Backstrom ready to forget Olympic experience
ARLINGTON, Virginia (Reuters) – Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom returned to the Washington Capitals on Tuesday determined to forget their bitter Olympic experiences and help their National Hockey League club secure a spot in the playoffs.
Earnhardt feels vindicated by Daytona 500 triumph
(Reuters) – After enduring 55 races without a win and doubts from critics about his competitive fire, Dale Earnhardt Jr. was still bubbling with excitement from his Daytona 500 triumph, a victory he said had vindicated him.
Swashbuckling Dubuisson aiming to be No 1 – Levet
LONDON (Reuters) – Swashbuckling young French musketeer Victor Dubuisson has the weapons to win majors and become the world’s number one golfer, according to fellow countryman and former Ryder Cup player Thomas Levet.
Chess world champ Carlsen launches app and criticizes own game
OSLO (Reuters) – Norway’s Magnus Carlsen, the world’s 23-year-old reigning chess champion, has launched an app based on his own past games to make chess more popular, but he’d prefer its players not get good enough to beat him.
Thunder center Perkins sidelined for six weeks
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Oklahoma City Thunder center Kendrick Perkins will miss about six weeks after undergoing a medical procedure on his left groin, the National Basketball Association team announced on Tuesday.
Campbell-Brown named in Jamaica team for world indoors
KINGSTON (Reuters) – Veronica Campbell-Brown was included in Jamaica’s 23-member team for the world indoor championships on Tuesday, a day after being cleared of a doping violation by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Media should be embarrassed, Mourinho says
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Jose Mourinho has criticised the media after a French TV station published comments he made about Chelsea lacking reliable strikers, adding that remarks about Samuel Eto’o’s age were not intended to be serious.
Ukraine moves U.S. friendly to Cyprus from Kharkiv
KIEV (Reuters) – Ukraine’s soccer friendly against the United States next month, scheduled to take place in Kharkiv, has been moved to Cyprus due to the unstable political situation, Ukraine’s football federation said on Tuesday.
Pistorius murder trial can be televised, South Africa judge rules
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – A South African judge ruled on Tuesday that the murder trial of Olympic and Paralympic track star Oscar Pistorius can be televised, giving millions around the world direct access to one of the most sensational celebrity trials …
