Warriors land Crawford from Celtics in three-team deal
(Reuters) – The Golden State Warriors acquired guards Jordan Crawford and MarShon Brooks from the Boston Celtics on Wednesday as part of a three-team deal involving the defending NBA champion Miami Heat.
Super Bowl security will be massive, N.J. law enforcement officials say
EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey (Reuters) – Law enforcement officials said on Wednesday they have looked at every possible contingency to prepare for the threat of crime, severe weather or attack during the Super Bowl in New Jersey, one of the largest and …
Weightlifter Robles plans to compete in Rio after ban
(Reuters) – Weightlifter Sarah Robles, who was handed a two-year drugs suspension by the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), said she accepts her ban but hopes to compete in 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics.
Brain injuries like Schumacher’s can destroy lives: study
LONDON (Reuters) – People with severe head injuries like the one that left Michael Schumacher in critical condition have permanently altered brains that make the victims more likely to become mentally ill and die prematurely, scientists said on Wednesd…
Former NBA player Javaris Crittenton arrested on drug charges
ATLANTA (Reuters) – Former National Basketball Association player Javaris Crittenton, who was out on bond awaiting trial for his alleged role in the 2011 murder of a mother of four in Georgia, is back behind bars after being indicted on Wednesday on dr…
Messi ready for return to Barca starting line-up
BARCELONA (Reuters) – Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino could put Lionel Messi back into the starting lineup for the King’s Cup game against Getafe on Thursday as he continues to ease him back from injury.
Pioneering female pro wrestler Johnnie Mae Young dies at 90
(Reuters) – Johnnie Mae Young, a pioneering female wrestler and World Wrestling Entertainment Hall of Fame member whose career spanned eight decades, died on Tuesday, the organization said.
American Langenbrunner retires after 16 seasons
(Reuters) – Jamie Langenbrunner announced his retirement from the National Hockey League on Wednesday after a career that spanned 16 seasons and included two Stanley Cups championships.
CEO Cortese leaves Southampton
LONDON (Reuters) – Nicola Cortese, the man credited with driving Southampton’s renaissance as a force in the English Premier League, has left the club, Southampton said on Wednesday.
Bring on a new F1 champion, says Stewart
LONDON (Reuters) – Formula One could do with a new world champion after four years of domination by Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel, triple title holder Jackie Stewart said on Wednesday.
