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Hall of Famer Venturi dies aged 82

Sat, 18 May 2013 12:00:00 PDT

(Reuters) - Former U.S. Open champion and television broadcaster Ken Venturi, a 14-times winner on the PGA Tour, died on Friday at the age of 82 following various health complications. Inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame just 11 days ago, Venturi had been in hospital for the last two...

Gritty Kings find a way to keep winning in the playoffs

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:00:00 PDT

By Mark Lamport-Stokes LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A year ago, the unfancied Los Angeles Kings delivered their own unforgettable Cinderella story as they beat the odds en route to claiming the franchise's first Stanley Cup. They snuck into the National Hockey League&#...

Gillis sizzles at the Byron Nelson, China's Guan fades

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:00:00 PDT

(Reuters) - American journeyman Tom Gillis rocketed into the early clubhouse lead in Friday's second round of the Byron Nelson Championship in Irving, Texas, where China's 14-year-old Guan Tianlang was certain to miss the cut. Gillis, bidding for his first PGA Tour title after spen...

Jones knocks out Lebedev to reclaim crown

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:00:00 PDT

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Former champion Guillermo Jones of Panama stopped title holder Denis Lebedev with seconds remaining in the 11th round to reclaim his WBA cruiserweight crown from the Russian on Friday. Earlier, Alexander Povetkin knocked out previously undefeated challenger Andrzej Wawrz...

O.J. Simpson's ex-lawyer says did his best at Nevada trial

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:00:00 PDT

By Alexia Shurmur LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - An attorney who O.J. Simpson claims botched his Nevada robbery trial five years ago told a court on Friday that he poured his blood, sweat and soul into defending the former football hero, who he said had been badly tainted by his sensational 1990s...

Knicks seek productive sidekick for high-scoring Anthony

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:00:00 PDT

By Larry Fine NEW YORK (Reuters) - Carmelo Anthony's scoring prowess has powered the New York Knicks all season but he may need someone to fill the role of sidekick in order to stave off playoff elimination against the Indiana Pacers. With defensive-minded Indiana...

Decision on anchored putting expected next week

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:00:00 PDT

By Mark Lamport-Stokes LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Golf's governing bodies are widely expected to announce whether they will go ahead with a controversial proposed ban on players anchoring putters to their body when they hold simultaneous news conferences next week. T...

Poverkin knocks out Pole, sets up Klitschko clash

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:00:00 PDT

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Alexander Povetkin knocked out previously undefeated challenger Andrzej Wawrzyk in the third round to retain his WBA heavyweight crown on Friday, setting up a long-awaited clash with super champion Vladimir Klitschko later this year. Watched by Klitschko's elder brot...

Beckham talking to MLS about owning a new team

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:00:00 PDT

By Simon Evans MIAMI (Reuters) - David Beckham could return to the United States as owner of a new club and his advisors have already held talks with Major League Soccer. Beckham announced his retirement from professional soccer on Thursday but has been tight-lipped a...

Schrager: Irvin suspended four games

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:00:00 PDT

Peter Schrager on the suspension handed down to Bruce Irvin.