Time is getting short for decision on Coyotes, Bettman
CHICAGO (Reuters) – The long-running Phoenix Coyotes saga could be coming to an end with National Hockey League commissioner Gary Bettman telling reporters “time is getting short”.
Clock ticking on Olympics, says NHL commissioner
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Time is running out to complete a deal that would see the National Hockey League free players for the Sochi Olympics, commissioner Gary Bettman said on Wednesday.
Woods the player to beat at rain-softened Merion
ARDMORE, Pennsylvania (Reuters) – Merion Golf Club has been linked with some of the most iconic moments in championship golf and Tiger Woods will aim to add a chapter of his own at this week’s U.S. Open where he is a heavy favorite.
Players worried that the mud will stick at U.S. Open
ARDMORE, Pennsylvania (Reuters) – Heavy rain at this week’s U.S. Open has raised the question of whether mud balls could affect the outcome of the championship.
Spurs’ McGrady role-playing in search of maiden championship
SAN ANTONIO (Reuters) – San Antonio Spurs forward Tracy McGrady was one of the NBA’s premier players in his prime but lately he has been imitating the game’s biggest name as he seeks a maiden championship.
Merion’s unusual wickers intrigue players, test caddies
ARDMORE, Pennsylvania (Reuters) – They look like giant red lollipops on red-and-white sticks and, for first time visitors at the Merion Golf Club for this week’s U.S. Open, they stick out like sore thumbs.
Miami vow not to have any repeats of “horror movie”
SAN ANTONIO (Reuters) – There were no smiles on the faces of the Miami Heat players on Wednesday as the defending champions discussed their listless performance in the third game of the NBA Finals.
Stanley ends waiting game with Open spot
ARDMORE, Pennsylvania (Reuters) – Kyle Stanley says he never really sweated over it but had to play a waiting game before knowing he was in the field for this week’s U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club.
Turkey protests do not affect Games bid – Istanbul 2020
(Reuters) – Violent protests that have hit Turkey over recent days need to end swiftly but will have no bearing on Istanbul’s candidacy to host the 2020 Olympics, bid leaders said on Wednesday.
Spurs top scorer Parker day-to-day with hamstring strain
SAN ANTONIO (Reuters) – San Antonio point guard Tony Parker has a mild hamstring strain but remains hopeful of playing in Thursday’s Game Four of the NBA Finals.
