FIFA seeks a billion World Cup viewers to boost women’s game
FIFA is hoping that over a billion viewers tune in to the Women’s World Cup in France as it continues strategic efforts to grow the game around the globe, but the governing body is still subject to criticism over gender equality.
Riley wants World Cup push to raise profile in rugby-mad NZ
New Zealand captain Ali Riley is aware of the pressure on her team to win a game at next month’s women’s World Cup in France but feels it is nothing compared to having spent much of her career fighting for recognition of the team and women’s sport.
Tennis: The Kyrgios one-man circus rolls into Paris
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Wrestling: European champion Dudova recovering at home after attempt to take own life
Three-time European wrestling champion Bilyana Dudova is recovering at home after attempting to take her own life two days ago, the Bulgarian Wrestling Federation said on Thursday.
Anticipation grows ahead of Federer’s return to Paris
All Roger Federer had to do was strike a few silky forehands in his first practice session at Roland Garros for four years to create something of a social media frenzy this week.
MLB roundup: Yankees continue to punish Orioles
Gleyber Torres continued his homer barrage against Baltimore with two more on Wednesday night, and the visiting New York Yankees finished with five long balls in a 7-5 victory over the Orioles.
Olympics: Plans stall for unified Korean team at women’s hockey event
South Korea will send its own team to the women’s Hockey Series Finals next month after talks with North Korea over fielding a unified team at the Olympic qualifying event stalled, Yonhap News Agency reported.
MLB notebook: Stanton (calf) shut down for 7-10 days
New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton, who was scratched from the lineup of a scheduled rehab game Tuesday due to a strained left calf, will be shut down for a week to 10 days, manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday.
NBA notebook: Rapper Drake accused of trolling Bucks
Is rap star Drake getting into the heads of the Milwaukee Bucks, especially star player Giannis Antetokounmpo?
Raptors’ Nurse: Leonard ‘feeling good,’ Lowry ‘not great’
Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard’s health is just fine, while point guard Kyle Lowry is fighting through significant pain, head coach Nick Nurse told reporters Wednesday.
