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| Racist remarks by Clippers owner recorded with his consent: lawyer Thursday, May 01, 2014 08:16 PM PDT By Steve Gorman and Dana Feldman LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The audio recording of racist comments that got Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling banned from the NBA was made with his consent by the woman he criticizes on the tape for "associating with black people," her lawyer said on Thursday. Los Angeles-based attorney Mac Nehoray also insisted that his client, who goes by the name of V. Stiviano, did not wish Sterling any ill will and had nothing to do with furnishing the recording to websites that released the audio over the weekend, igniting the racially charged scandal. Full Story | Top |
| Korean baseball umpire assaulted by fan from 'Surprise Zone' Thursday, May 01, 2014 07:26 PM PDT By Narae Kim SEOUL (Reuters) - A South Korean baseball fan ran onto the field and assaulted an umpire on Wednesday after climbing over a fence in the "Surprise Zone" at Champions Field stadium in the southern city of Gwangju. The game between the Kia Tigers and SK Wyverns was held up before the start of the seventh inning after the fan ran over to the first base umpire Park Keun-young and put him in a headlock. The 30-year-old was restrained by an SK coach and security guards before being handed over to police. The "Surprise Zone" along the first base line at the Tigers' Champions Field, which opened earlier this year, is lower to the ground and juts out closer to the action. Full Story | Top |
| NBA panel agrees to act swiftly on bid to oust Clippers owner Thursday, May 01, 2014 05:50 PM PDT  By Larry Fine NEW YORK (Reuters) - The National Basketball Association on Thursday launched its bid to oust Donald Sterling as owner of the Los Angeles Clippers for racist comments as a panel of 10 fellow team owners or their proxies unanimously agreed to proceed "as expeditiously as possible," the NBA said. The decision, reached during a telephone conference call of the NBA Board of Governors' advisory-finance committee, seemed to indicate a strong base of support among Sterling's fellow owners for his removal, as urged by league Commissioner Adam Silver. Silver on Tuesday declared Sterling banned from the NBA for life, fined him $2.5 million - the league maximum - and called on the 29 other club owners who make up the governing board to exercise their authority to force Sterling to sell the Clippers. Full Story | Top |
| Golf-U.S. PGA Tour Wells Fargo Championship scores Thursday, May 01, 2014 05:22 PM PDT May 2 (Infostrada Sports) - Scores from the U.S. PGA Tour Wells Fargo Championship at the par-72 course on Thursday in Charlotte, North Carolina 66 Angel Cabrera (Argentina) 66 67 Martin Flores (U.S.) 67 Phil Mickelson (U.S.) 67 68 Webb Simpson (U.S.) 68 Jonathan Byrd (U.S.) 68 Stewart Cink (U.S.) 68 69 Charles Howell III (U.S.) 69 Rory McIlroy (Britain) 69 Hideki Matsuyama (Japan) 69 Martin Kaymer (Germany) 69 Kevin Na (U.S.) 69 Vijay Singh (Fiji) 69 Shawn Stefani (U.S.) 69 Justin Rose (Britain) 69 Martin Laird (Britain) 69 70 Ryan Moore (U.S. ... Full Story | Top |
| Magical Cabrera in control at Quail Hollow Thursday, May 01, 2014 05:04 PM PDT  By Andrew Both CHARLOTTE North Carolina (Reuters) - Twice major champion Angel Cabrera conjured up some of his old magic to seize the first round lead with a six-under-par 66 in the first round of the $6.9 million Wells Fargo Championship on Thursday. The long-hitting veteran from Argentina reeled off four successive birdies around the turn to end the day one stroke in front of Americans Phil Mickelson and Martin Flores. German Martin Kaymer, Northern Irishman Rory McIlroy and Englishman Justin Rose are among a group of nine players a further two shots back on an impressive leaderboard. Cabrera, 44, has made few headlines since losing a playoff to Adam Scott at last year's Masters but he is still capable of matching it with the game's best on any given day. Full Story | Top |
| Reuters Sports Schedule at 0001 GMT on Friday, May 2 Thursday, May 01, 2014 05:01 PM PDT Reuters sports schedule at 0001 GMT on Friday: - - - - SOCCER Europa League semi-finals Benfica book final clash with Sevilla TURIN - Benfica kept alive their dream of a first European trophy in 52 years after a goalless draw with Juventus in Turin on Thursday helped the newly-crowned Portuguese champions win their Europa League semi-final 2-1 on aggregate. ... Full Story | Top |
| Golf-Magical Cabrera in control at Quail Hollow Thursday, May 01, 2014 04:59 PM PDT * Germany's Martin Kaymer records consecutive eagles * Cabrera cards four straight birdies en route to 66 (Adds quotes and details) By Andrew Both CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 1 (Reuters) - Twice major champion Angel Cabrera conjured up some of his old magic to seize the first round lead with a six-under-par 66 in the first round of the $6.9 million Wells Fargo Championship on Thursday. The long-hitting veteran from Argentina reeled off four successive birdies around the turn to end the day one stroke in front of Americans Phil Mickelson and Martin Flores. German Martin Kaymer, Northern Irishman Rory McIlroy and Englishman Justin Rose are among a group of nine players a further two shots back on an impressive leaderboard. He had two birdies and one bogey in the first five holes at Quail Hollow before kickstarting his move up the leaderboard with a five-foot birdie putt at the par-five seventh. Full Story | Top |
| Soccer-Conte rages at referee after Europa League exit Thursday, May 01, 2014 04:28 PM PDT Juventus coach Antonio Conte blasted referee Mark Clattenburg after his side were knocked out of the Europa League by Benfica on Thursday, saying the Englishman was not good enough to officiate such an important match. Conte was convinced that his side should have been awarded a penalty when Fernando Llorente's 65th minute header appeared to strike defender Luisao on the hand. Conte also claimed Clattenburg had failed to control what he saw as Benfica's spoiling tactics. "We feel like we're not being taken seriously, and UEFA should show us more respect by sending a referee of the required standard." Juve missed out on the chance to contest the Europa League final on home turf, with Benfica returning to the Juventus Stadium on May 14 to take on Seville. Full Story | Top |
| NBA panel agrees to act swiftly on attempted ouster of Clippers owner Thursday, May 01, 2014 04:14 PM PDT A National Basketball Association Board of Governors panel of 10 team owners or their proxies unanimously agreed on Thursday to proceed "as expeditiously as possible" with the league's attempt to oust Donald Sterling as owner of the Los Angeles Clippers, the NBA said. The decision, reached during a conference call of the board's advisory finance committee, came two days after NBA Commissioner Adam Silver banned Sterling from pro basketball for racist comments and called on Sterling's 29 fellow team owners to force a sale of the Clippers. Full Story | Top |
| Trip Tips: Brazil's retro-futuristic capital hits middle age Thursday, May 01, 2014 04:12 PM PDT  By Anthony Boadle BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brasilia looks like a giant university campus at first sight. The futuristic capital city built from scratch on savannah ranch land in the middle of nowhere was meant to open up the interior of Brazil and symbolize its rise as an economic power. Fifty-five years later, Brasilia's modern buildings designed by famed architect Oscar Niemeyer and laid out by urban planner Lúcio Costa are still imposing, an open-air museum on UNESCO's World Heritage list. Its airport is the country's third-busiest, its income per capita the highest in Brazil, as is its divorce rate. Full Story | Top |
| California Chrome favored for Kentucky Derby Thursday, May 01, 2014 03:58 PM PDT  (Reuters) - The 140th Kentucky Derby takes place at Churchill Downs on Saturday and the early favorite has American race fans giddy with excitement. California Chrome has been installed as the short-priced favorite to win the annual Run for the Roses after demolishing his opposition back in the Golden State. The three-year-old has romped to victory in each of his past four starts, including the Santa Anita Derby, by a combined margin of more than 24 lengths. California Chrome's jockey, Victor Espinoza, has already won the Derby before, with War Emblem in 2002, while his 77-year-old conditioner Art Sherman is bidding to become the oldest winning trainer. Full Story | Top |
| Post positions for 2014 Kentucky Derby Thursday, May 01, 2014 03:58 PM PDT (Reuters) - Revised post positions for runners in Saturday's 140th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville after the scratching of Hoppertunity and the inclusion of Pablo Del Monte (saddlecloth; post position; HORSE, jockey, trainer) 1. (1) VICAR'S IN TROUBLE; Rosie Napravnik; Mike Maker 2. (2) HARRY'S HOLIDAY; Corey Lanerie; Mike Maker 3. (3) UNCLE SIGH; Irad Ortiz; Gary Contessa 4. (4) DANZA; Joe Bravo; Todd Pletcher 5. (5) CALIFORNIA CHROME; Victor Espinoza; Art Sherman 6. (6) SAMRAAT; Jose Ortiz; Rick Violette 7. (7) WE MISS ARTIE; Javier Castellano; Todd Pletcher 8. ... Full Story | Top |
| Soccer-Stubborn Benfica hold Juventus to reach Europa final Thursday, May 01, 2014 03:56 PM PDT (Adds details, quotes) TURIN, May 1 (Reuters) - Benfica kept alive their dream of a first European trophy in 52 years after a goalless draw with Juventus in Turin on Thursday helped the newly-crowned Portuguese champions win their Europa League semi-final 2-1 on aggregate. Jorge Jesus's side will return to Turin on May 14 to take on Sevilla in the final after restricting the Serie A leaders to a handful of chances, despite having to play for 23 minutes of the second leg clash with 10 men after Enzo Perez was sent off. "We managed the advantage we had from the first leg really well and we deserve to be in the final because we were better than Juventus," said Benfica coach Jesus. The Portuguese side will be hoping to win their first continental title since 1962's European Cup triumph, since when they have lost seven finals, including last season's Europa League showpiece to Chelsea. Full Story | Top |
| Odds for 2014 Kentucky Derby Thursday, May 01, 2014 03:55 PM PDT (Reuters) - Latest odds for Saturday's 140th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville: 5-2 California Chrome 6-1 Wicked Strong 8-1 Danza 8-1 Intense Holiday 12-1 Tapiture 15-1 Wildcat Red 15-1 General a Rod 15-1 Samraat 15-1 Ride On Curlin 15-1 Candy Boy 20-1 Chitu 20-1 Dance With Fate 20-1 Medal Count 20-1 Vicar's In Trouble 30-1 Vinceremos 30-1 Uncle Sigh 50-1 We Miss Artie 50-1 Harry's Holiday 50-1 Commanding Curve 50-1 Pablo Del Monte (Compiled by Julian Linden in New York; Editing by Frank Pingue) Full Story | Top |
| Factbox: 2014 Kentucky Derby Thursday, May 01, 2014 03:54 PM PDT (Reuters) - Factbox on the Kentucky Derby, to be run at Churchill Downs at Louisville on Saturday. * The Kentucky Derby is a race for three year olds over 1-1/4 miles, held annually on the first Saturday of May at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. * The race was first run in 1875 and this year's edition will be the 140th. * The Kentucky Derby is the first leg of U.S. racing's Triple Crown and is followed by the Preakness Stakes and the Belmont Stakes. ... Full Story | Top |
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