Wife of jailed Bahraini footballer begs Thai PM for his release
The wife of jailed Bahraini footballer Hakeem Al Araibi pleaded with Thailand’s prime minister on Wednesday to ensure he is not extradited to his native country, saying he faces torture there and should be sent back to asylum in Australia.
Top 25 roundup: No. 3 Virginia tops No. 23 NC State in OT
Kyle Guy made a tiebreaking 3-point basket with just more than two minutes left in overtime, and No. 3 Virginia held on to defeat host No. 23 North Carolina State 66-65 on Tuesday night in Raleigh, N.C.
NHL roundup: Stolarz Flyers’ latest hero in net
Anthony Stolarz made his homecoming to the New York area a winning one Tuesday night, becoming the latest Philadelphia goalie to author a surprisingly stout performance as the Flyers beat the Rangers 1-0.
NBA roundup: Pelicans win but Rockets’ Harden extends streak
Jahlil Okafor produced a season-high point total for a second consecutive game while Jrue Holiday undergirded a patchwork rotation with a sensational defensive performance as the depleted New Orleans Pelicans stunned the host Houston Rockets 121-116 on…
Police raid Melbourne Cup-winning trainer’s stables
Australian police raided the stables of Melbourne Cup-winning trainer Darren Weir on Wednesday as part of an ongoing investigation into corruption and the possible use of electric-shock devices on horses.
South Korean court lengthens jail term for former speed skating coach in abuse case
A South Korean appeals court on Wednesday nearly doubled jail time for a former speed skating coach convicted of hitting a two-time Olympic champion, citing a need to warn sports officials against the use of violence as a training tool.
Police raid Melbourne Cup-winning trainer, make arrests
Australian police raided the stables of Melbourne Cup-winning trainer Darren Weir on Wednesday as part of an ongoing investigation into corruption and the possible use of electric-shock devices on horses.
South Korean court increases jail term for former speed skating coach in abuse case
A South Korean appeals court on Wednesday increased to 18 months from ten a jail term handed to a former speed skating coach convicted of hitting a two-time Olympic champion during the course of coaching.
MLB notebook: D-backs extend Lovullo’s contract
The Arizona Diamondbacks and manager Torey Lovullo agreed to a two-year contract extension on Tuesday.
Predators F Watson suspended indefinitely
Nashville Predators forward Austin Watson has been suspended indefinitely due to ongoing issues with alcohol abuse, the NHL and NHL Players’ Association jointly announced Tuesday.
