Hurdler Pearson to return from injury next week
(Reuters) – World and Olympic champion Sally Pearson will compete in her first 100 meters hurdles event since winning gold at last year’s London Games when she races in the Czech Republic next week, Athletics Australia said on Thursday.
Yankees impressed with first look at LA’s Puig
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The New York Yankees had a first-hand look at Cuban rookie sensation Yasiel Puig of the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday and came away mightily impressed.
Serena Williams apologizes for rape case remark
(Reuters) – Serena Williams has apologized for comments she made in a forthcoming interview in which she appeared to assign blame to the 16-year-old victim in the Steubenville, Ohio, rape case for being drunk.
Spurs’ Duncan unconcerned about pressure of Game Seven
MIAMI (Reuters) – After 17 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA), San Antonio Spurs evergreen power forward Tim Duncan has already seen it all.
Bruins’ playoff run offers comfort to wounded city
BOSTON (Reuters) – For all appearances it was business as usual on a sparkling Wednesday afternoon in Boston where the hometown Bruins prepared to host the Chicago Blackhawks in the Stanley Cup Finals.
Gatlin says win over Bolt prelude to bigger things
(Reuters) – Olympic bronze medalist Justin Gatlin is not willing to call his surprising 100 meters victory over world record holder Usain Bolt a fluke.
Man sues NFL player for shooting him in the eye
BOSTON (Reuters) – A Connecticut man has sued New England Patriots football player Aaron Hernandez for allegedly shooting him in the face after the two left a strip club in Miami in February, the victim’s lawyer said on Wednesday.
Silverstone podium still a step too far for Button
LONDON (Reuters) – Jenson Button could not wait to get out of his mishandling McLaren after a miserable afternoon in Canada and now, less than two weeks later, he is impatient to step back in.
LeBron dismisses critics in search of second title
MIAMI (Reuters) – LeBron James, one win away from a second consecutive NBA title, is refusing to let relentless critics shift him from his goal of earning a place as one of the game’s greatest.
PREVIEW-NBA-Miami, San Antonio prepare for ultimate test
MIAMI (Reuters) – One of the most turbulent championships in National Basketball Association (NBA) history will reach its climax on Thursday when the Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs meet in the decisive seventh game of the Finals.
