American Reed sizzles in California desert
(Reuters) – Patrick Reed made up for some wayward driving with a sizzling putting display in dazzling sunshine to charge into a one-shot lead in Thursday’s opening round of the $5.7 million Humana Challenge at La Quinta, California.
Barcelona’s Neymar carried off with ankle injury
(Reuters) – Neymar lasted less than 25 minutes of his return to Barcelona’s starting lineup for their King’s Cup last 16 clash at Getafe as he was carried off on a stretcher with an ankle injury.
Incoming boss Silver says league to keep coming back to London
LONDON (Reuters) – The Brooklyn Nets topped the Atlanta Hawks 127-110 on Thursday in the NBA’s annual London match, a fixture which incoming NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says will remain on the league’s calendar.
Dallas Cowboys players unsure how much Brent drank before deadly crash
DALLAS (Reuters) – Two Dallas Cowboys players testified on Thursday they had no idea how much their former teammate Josh Brent had been drinking at a private club before he got into high-speed, single-car crash that killed another teammate.
Unfashionable 49ers coach a model warrior in $8 pants
(Reuters) – San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh may be a fashion misfit but he projected the image of a model warrior ahead of Sunday’s NFC Championship game against the Seattle Seahawks.
NASCAR team owner Haas interested in entering F1
(Reuters) – NASCAR team owner Gene Haas has expressed an interest in entering Formula One from 2015 or 2016 with what would be a U.S.-run team.
Moyes is the right man for United, says Van Persie
(Reuters) – Manchester United striker Robin van Persie believes manager David Moyes must be given time to sort out the club’s problems after a difficult start to the season.
Messi strikes twice but Neymar injured in Barca cup win
BARCELONA (Reuters) – Quicksilver Lionel Messi hit a double as Barcelona beat Getafe 2-0 and qualified 6-0 on aggregate for the King’s Cup quarter-finals but they lost Neymar to injury midway through the first half.
Fierce 49ers-Seahawks rivals clash for Super Bowl berth
(Reuters) – The intensity level could hit an all-time high when the rugged Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers, who form one of the National Football League’s fiercest rivalries, meet on Sunday for a spot in the Super Bowl.
Brazil says to add 1,973 flights to meet World Cup demand
BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazilian aviation regulator ANAC said on Thursday it will likely grant airlines’ requests to add 1,973 new flights to deal with the demand expected during World Cup soccer matches in June and July.
