FIFA studying potential for 2022 World Cup to be expanded to 48 teams: Infantino
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said soccer’s global governing body was studying whether it was possible for the World Cup in Qatar in 2022 to be expanded to 48 teams.
Grizzlies oppose a favorite opponent, Pistons
The Memphis Grizzlies will be looking to extend their recent dominance over the Detroit Pistons when the clubs meet for the first time this season on Wednesday night in Tennessee.
NBA roundup: Leonard scores 45 as Raptors top Jazz
Kawhi Leonard scored a career-best 45 points — including 19 in the third quarter — and gathered six rebounds to help the Toronto Raptors defeat the visiting Utah Jazz 122-116 Tuesday night.
NHL roundup: Bruins best Blackhawks in Winter Classic
Sean Kuraly’s tiebreaking goal midway through the third period carried the Boston Bruins to a 4-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2019 Bridgestone Winter Classic at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Ind., on Tuesday.
Bruins defeat Blackhawks in NHL Winter Classic
Sean Kuraly’s tiebreaking goal midway through the third period carried the Boston Bruins to a 4-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2019 Bridgestone Winter Classic at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Ind., on Tuesday.
Federer, Serena click ‘greatest selfie of all time’ after dream clash
It took 43 Grand Slam triumphs and over two decades to set up the on-court meeting but when the moment finally arrived, Roger Federer and Serena Williams gave the capacity crowd at Perth a night to remember.
Flyers F Lehtera charged with buying drugs in Finland
Philadelphia Flyers forward Jori Lehtera was charged Monday with buying drugs in his native country of Finland. Specifically, the charges allege that the 31-year-old bought eight grams of cocaine at nightclubs in Tampere, Finland, between June and July…
NHL announces 2019-20 outdoor games, All-Star Weekend
The NHL announced Tuesday the dates and locations for three outdoor games as well as All-Star Weekend for the 2019-2020 season. NHL commissioner Gary Bettman made the announcements during the 2019 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic between the Chicago Blac…
Doping: WADA ‘bitterly disappointed’ at Russia’s failure to meet deadline
The World Anti-Doping Agency on Tuesday said that Russian authorities had failed to provide access to laboratory doping data by their year-end deadline and it will consider sanctions against the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA).
Federer emerges victorious in historic clash with Serena
Roger Federer emerged triumphant from a historic first meeting with Serena Williams in the Hopman Cup on Tuesday, but tennis was the true winner as two of the game’s greats treated fans worldwide to an unforgettable evening.
