Shelly Sterling reviewing bids
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shelly Sterling was reviewing bids from five groups interested in buying the Los Angeles Clippers, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press.
The individual, who wasn’t authorized to speak publicly about the deal, said if an agreement to sell is reached before next Tuesday, the league’s owners wouldn’t meet in New York to vote on terminating Donald Sterling’s ownership.
The individual wouldn’t specify the interested buyers, but described them as major players with considerable financial means. The person told the AP the sale price “appears to be increasing to an unbelievable number,” and that it could soar past $1.5 to $2 billion, and possibly more.
Pence’s stolen scooter returned
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) —Giants right fielder Hunter Pence’s stolen scooter has been returned.
The customized motor scooter that he rides a few blocks to every home game was returned to the clubhouse during the Giants’ game against the Chicago Cubs. Clubhouse chef and scooter designer, Joe Day, posted a photo of the scooter to his Twitter account and thanked San Francisco police officers for returning it.
Blackhawks’ Crawford under investigation
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles police say they are investigating a battery report from a fan who says Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford sprayed water in his face during Game 4 of the Western Conference final against the Kings at Staples Center.
Woods withdraws from U.S Open
DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — Tiger Woods withdrew from the U.S. Open as he recovers from back surgery that has kept him out of golf for nearly three months.
It will be the second U.S. Open, and sixth major, he has missed because of injury over the last six years.
Manziel: Not going to change
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Johnny Manziel isn’t going to change his lifestyle for anyone.
Manziel took advantage of a break from the Browns’ organized team activities to take a well-documented Memorial Day weekend outing to Las Vegas, where he hung out with Patriots partying tight end Rob Gronkowski, attended a UFC fight and enjoyed the nightlife.
Manziel was aware of criticism about his decision to leave town, but said if he wants to have fun and it doesn’t hinder his goals, “then I really don’t care what anyone has to say.”
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