UK looking for new sponsors after Olympics
LONDON (Reuters) – After a 2012 London Olympics when UK Athletics commanded a rare place at the centre of British sporting life, it must now fill a gap left by the exit of long-term sponsor Aviva.
Owners and players in marathon talks to save season
(Reuters) – The National Hockey League (NHL) and players union returned to the bargaining table for nearly eight hours on Tuesday in what is seen as a last ditch effort to hammer out a new labor deal and salvage a season.
Deng leads Bulls run to beat Magic
(Reuters) – The Chicago Bulls dominated the start of the fourth quarter to beat the Orlando Magic 99-93 on Tuesday in a matchup of two teams trying to adjust to playing without last season’s All Stars.
McIlroy defends Shenzhen no-show, admits criticism fair
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – World number one Rory McIlroy has defended his decision to skip last week’s WGC-HSBC Champions tournament in China to watch his girlfriend play tennis but admits that the criticism of his no-show was fair.
Blixt has Masters in mind at season finale
(Reuters) – Swede Jonas Blixt will have one eye on the race for rookie of the year honors and also the 2013 Masters when he tees off in this week’s Children’s Miracle Network Classic at Lake Buena Vista, Florida.
Darvish will not play for Japan at Baseball Classic
(Reuters) – Texas Rangers ace Yu Darvish will not play for Japan in the World Baseball Classic next year, saying on Tuesday he wants to focus on winning a World Series.
Hornets coach Williams fined $25,000 for critical comments
(Reuters) – New Orleans Hornets head coach Monty Williams has been fined $25,000 by the National Basketball Association (NBA) for public criticism of the NBA’s concussion policy, the league said on Tuesday.
Mavericks’ Marion out for at least three games
(Reuters) – The injury-hit Dallas Mavericks will be without forward Shawn Marion for at least three games because of a sprained left knee ligament, the National Basketball Association team said on Tuesday.
Scarponi suspended by team for visit to Ferrari
PARIS (Reuters) – Last year’s Giro d’Italia winner Michele Scarponi has been suspended by his Lampre team for visiting banned sports doctor Michele Ferrari, the Italian outfit said on Tuesday.
Bobcats guard Henderson out for 2-4 weeks
(Reuters) – Charlotte Bobcats starting guard Gerald Henderson is expected to be sidelined for two to four weeks because of a sprained left foot, the National Basketball Association team said on Tuesday.
