Soccer: FIFA considers Oman, Kuwait to host 2022 World Cup games – report
FIFA is considering Oman and Kuwait as hosts of some matches at the 2022 World Cup if the tournament, to be staged in Qatar, is expanded from 32 to 48 teams, the New York Times reported on Wednesday.
NBA: Aussie center Bogut joining Warriors for NBA return
Andrew Bogut, one of the most decorated players in Australian basketball, has signed on for a second stint with the reigning NBA champion Golden State Warriors, the team said on Wednesday.
Golf: Rose refreshed as Augusta looms large
World number two Justin Rose returns to action at the Arnold Palmer Invitational starting in Florida on Thursday after taking the past month off to put “some gas back in the tank” before the business part of the season.
Swimming: Peaty sees new league making millionaires in the pool
A new professional league launching this year will reward clean swimmers and see more of them make millions for their efforts, Britain’s Olympic and world breaststroke champion Adam Peaty said on Wednesday.
Doping: WADA ready to assess Russia doping data
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said on Wednesday it has completed a painstaking process of uploading doping data mined from a tainted Moscow laboratory and will start assessing the information to ensure it is complete and authentic.
Harper sets line, hopes Phils reel in Trout in 2020
Bryce Harper is keeping a line in the water hoping to reel in Mike Trout to the Phillies in 2020.
Pain-free Murray targets competitive return after hip surgery
Andy Murray is looking to make a comeback to the tennis circuit and possibly play doubles at Wimbledon after he revealed he is now pain free following hip resurfacing surgery in January this year.
NHL roundup: Price ties Habs’ record for goalie wins
Carey Price tied the Montreal Canadiens’ record for all-time wins by a goaltender Tuesday, and he did it in dominating fashion, making 26 saves in a 3-1 victory over the host Los Angeles Kings.
NBA roundup: Celtics stun Warriors in blowout
Gordon Hayward scored 19 of his 30 points in the first half Tuesday night as the Boston Celtics stunned the Golden State Warriors with 73 points in the first 24 minutes en route to a 128-95 shellacking in Oakland, Calif.
NHL roundup: Bruins’ OT win extends streak
David Krejci scored early in overtime and also had an assist as the Boston Bruins rallied to extend their point streak to 17 games with a 4-3 win over the visiting Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday night.
