Stars hire Ruff as head coach
(Reuters) – The Dallas Stars on Friday announced the hiring of former Coach of the Year Lindy Ruff as head coach of the National Hockey League team.
Mercedes reprimanded for ‘secret’ test
LONDON (Reuters) – Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg were given the all-clear for next week’s British Grand Prix on Friday after their Mercedes Formula One team escaped heavy sanctions for a ‘secret’ tyre test with Pirelli.
Heat and James hailed after second straight title
MIAMI (Reuters) – LeBron James and the Miami Heat were hailed on Friday after clinching a second straight NBA championship at the end of an enthralling seven game NBA Finals.
Technology unlocks gate to Wimbledon’s English garden
LONDON (Reuters) – Wimbledon, the world’s oldest tennis championship, is embracing new technology with an iPad app to appeal to a younger audience.
Nadal and Murray in Federer’s way at Wimbledon
LONDON (Reuters) – Roger Federer faces a tough road to another Wimbledon final after Friday’s draw threw Rafa Nadal and home favorite Andy Murray into the champion’s path and cleared the way for world number one Novak Djokovic.
James named NBA Finals most valuable player
MIAMI (Reuters) – Miami Heat forward LeBron James won his second successive NBA Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP) award after leading his team to victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Thursday’s championship decider.
Brilliant James leads Miami to NBA title
MIAMI (Reuters) – LeBron James, his legacy as one of the game’s greats now secure, led the Miami Heat to their second straight National Basketball Association (NBA) title on Thursday with a 95-88 win over the San Antonio Spurs.
Peralta lifts Tigers over Red Sox, Rangers win to close in
(Reuters) – Jhonny Peralta belted a two-run walk off homer in the bottom of the ninth to lift the Detroit Tigers to a 4-3 win over the Boston Red Sox in the battle of American League division leaders on Thursday.
‘Basketball Gods’ shine on Heat’s Battier
MIAMI (Reuters) – Shane Battier, benched earlier in the playoffs, delivered a masterclass in three-point shooting for the Miami Heat, playing a vital role in their 95-88 win in the NBA Finals on Thursday.
Spurs left to ponder after Finals loss
MIAMI (Reuters) – The San Antonio Spurs’ worst nightmare became a reality when they lost the decisive game of the NBA Finals to the Miami Heat on Thursday.
