Scoreless Collins receives warm welcome on Nets debut
(Reuters) – Jason Collins did not register a single point on Sunday, but he scored a moment for basketball history as he became the first openly gay player to appear in an NBA game.
Hard work finally pays off for Day with second PGA Tour win
(Reuters) – Jason Day had heard all the criticism, that a player of his undoubted talent should have won a lot more than just one PGA Tour title even though he is just 26.
Losing finalist Dubuisson makes big PGA Tour splash
(Reuters) – Three months after bursting into the limelight with his maiden victory on the European Tour, Victor Dubuisson elevated his profile on the PGA Tour in spectacular fashion Sunday at the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship.
Cilic continues hot run of form in Delray Beach
(Reuters) – Marin Cilic’s run of red-hot form continued on Sunday as he beat Kevin Anderson 7-6 6-7 6-4 to win the Delray Beach Open title.
Day outlasts Dubuisson, wins thrilling Match Play
(Reuters) – Jason Day fended off a stunning fightback by Frenchman Victor Dubuisson to clinch the biggest title of his career with a one-up victory after 23 holes in the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship final in Marana, Arizona on Sunday.
Whiting has big shot put; Cain dominates 1,500m
(Reuters) – Reigning world indoor champion Ryan Whiting delivered a massive shot put and teenager Mary Cain ran away with the women’s 1,500 meters at the U.S. world championship trials on Sunday.
Russia lightens up with softer image at closing ceremony
SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) – An emotional closing ceremony at Russia’s first Winter Olympics painted the hosts in soft colors, in contrast to the muscular, assertive spectacle that kicked off the Games, and there was even room for a joke at the home natio…
Heat forward James out of Bulls game with broken nose
(Reuters) – Miami Heat forward LeBron James was scratched from Sunday’s home game against the Chicago Bulls because of a fractured nose, only the second game he has missed this season.
Collins signs with Nets as first openly gay player
(Reuters) – Veteran NBA player Jason Collins signed a 10-day contract with the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday, making him the first openly gay athlete on a team roster in any of North America’s four major professional sports leagues.
Russia tops medals table as Games end amid doping scandals
SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) – The Winter Olympics ended on Sunday with host nation Russia on top of the medals table and Canada winning the men’s ice hockey final, but news that two more athletes tested positive for banned substances dimmed the golden glow…
