IOC must explain Games benefits to Brazilians, says Rogge
BERNE (Reuters) – The International Olympic Committee (IOC) must make an effort to explains the benefits of hosting the 2016 Olympics to skeptical Brazilians, the organization’s president Jacques Rogge said on Wednesday.
Overall leader Froome big winner as Martin takes stage
MONT SAINT MICHEL (Reuters) – Britain’s Chris Froome extended his overall lead in the Tour de France after finishing second in the stage 11 time trial behind hot favorite Tony Martin.
Urine thrown at Cavendish on Tour de France road – team
MONT SAINT MICHEL, France (Reuters) – Mark Cavendish had urine thrown at him during his time trial ride on the Tour de France on Wednesday, his team said.
Wainwright earns 12th win as Cards beat Astros
(Reuters) – Cardinals starter Adam Wainwright earned his 12th win of the season to tie the National League lead on Tuesday as St. Louis beat Houston 9-5.
Rockets fined $150,000 for loose lips on Howard
(Reuters) – The Houston Rockets have been fined $150,000 for prematurely commenting about new acquisition Dwight Howard, the NBA confirmed to Reuters on Tuesday.
Police found shell casings linking ex-NFL player to murder
ATTLEBORO, Massachusetts (Reuters) – Massachusetts police have found shell casings that could link former National Football League player Aaron Hernandez to the site where a semi-pro football player was gunned down last month, according to court docume…
Police found shell casings linking ex-NFL player to murder
ATTLEBORO, Massachusetts (Reuters) – Police investigating a murder allegedly committed by former National Football League player Aaron Hernandez found a spent shell casing in a car he rented that had been fired from the same pistol as five empty shells…
Lakers mull over backup options following Howard’s exit
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Still reeling after Dwight Howard’s decision to leave Los Angeles for Houston last week, the Lakers were hastily installing backup plans on the eve of the National Basketball Association’s free-agent signing period.
Johnson wipes slate clean for title defense
(Reuters) – As much as Zach Johnson loves everything about the John Deere Classic, he readily admits that past success will count for nothing when he launches his title defense in Thursday’s opening round at the TPC Deere Run.
Hill’s son gives up dream of following father
LONDON (Reuters) – British racer Josh Hill has given up the dream of following world champion father Damon and late grandfather Graham into Formula One with the announcement on Tuesday that he was quitting motor racing.
