Gay and Gatlin cruise in U.S. 100m qualifying
(Reuters) – Tyson Gay and Justin Gatlin cruised through the opening round of the 100 meters at the U.S. trials on Thursday as America’s top sprinters launched their bids for August’s world championships.
Bolt, Powell cruise to semi finals at Jamaican trials
KINGSTON (Reuters) – World record holder and Olympic champion Usain Bolt made easy progress into Friday’s semi-finals of the men’s 100 meters at the Jamaican trials for the world championships.
Miami lead San Antonio 46-44 at halftime in NBA decider
MIAMI (Reuters) – LeBron James scored 15 points as the Miami Heat snatched a 46-44 halftime lead over the San Antonio Spurs in Thursday’s deciding Game Seven of the National Basketball Association (NBA) Finals.
Jekyll and Hyde Bruins and Blackhawks prepare for Game Five
CHICAGO (Reuters) – After two exhilarating but wildly contrasting games in Boston, the Stanley Cup Finals returns to Chicago on Saturday with no one quite sure what to expect from the Jekyll and Hyde Blackhawks and Bruins.
Turmoil in receiving ranks could pose problems for Patriots
(Reuters) – Eight-time Pro Bowl quarterback Tom Brady steered the high-scoring New England Patriots to another AFC East crown last season but turmoil in the team’s receiving ranks could pose a problem for the 2013 campaign.
Audi lock out top three slots in Le Mans qualifying
(Reuters) – Champions Audi seized the top three grid spots for the Le Mans 24 Hours sportscar race on Thursday with Frenchman Loic Duval securing pole position for the number two car shared with Denmark’s Tom Kristensen and Britain’s Allan McNish.
Hoffman eyeing redemption after hot start at Travelers
(Reuters) – American Charley Hoffman kick-started his bid for redemption at the Travelers Championship with a stunning nine-under-par 61 for a one-shot lead after Thursday’s opening round in Connecticut.
Patriots’ Hernandez in spotlight as murder probe continues
BOSTON (Reuters) – New England Patriots football player Aaron Hernandez was mobbed by reporters and trailed by a news helicopter on Thursday as investigators probed the killing of a young man found less than a mile from the star tight end’s sprawling h…
Injured Jeter withdraws from U.S. championships
(Reuters) – Olympic silver medalist Carmelita Jeter has pulled out of the U.S. championships due to injury but will still be eligible for August’s world championships in Moscow as defending 100 meters titlist, officials said on Thursday.
Beckham looks to the future to help Chinese game
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – David Beckham drew a line under China’s soccer history on Thursday, saying he hoped to inspire local children to get back into the sport.
