Afghan authorities probe allegations of abuse in women’s soccer team
Afghan authorities are investigating allegations of sexual abuse of members of the national women’s soccer team after a report in Britain’s Guardian newspaper that said they were molested by officials from the Afghan soccer federation.
China’s Yu Delu and Cao Yupeng banned for match-fixing
Chinese snooker players Yu Delu and Cao Yupeng have been handed lengthy bans after being found guilty of match-fixing, the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA) said on its website https://www.wpbsa.com/wpbsa-disciplinary-hearing…
Golf: Smith extends lead over Leishman on day three at Royal Pines
Defending champion Cameron Smith shot a five-under-par 67 on day three of the Australian PGA Championship on the Gold Coast on Saturday and will take a three-shot lead into the final round.
IOC sets up committee to assist on human rights
The International Olympic Committee said on Saturday it will form a new committee to advise the executive board on human rights issues within sport, including the requirements for all future Olympic Games host cities.
NBA roundup: Rockets rout reeling Spurs
Clint Capela scored 27 points on 12-of-16 shooting and pulled down 12 rebounds in just three quarters as the visiting Houston Rockets rolled to a 136-105 win over the reeling San Antonio Spurs on Friday.
Twins sign Cron for $4.8 million, non-tender Grossman
The Minnesota Twins signed first baseman/designated hitter C.J. Cron to a one-year deal worth $4.8 million on Friday to avoid arbitration, four days after claiming him off waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays.
Alpine skiing: Vonn to delay retirement for one race next season
Lindsey Vonn will probably delay her retirement to compete at next year’s World Cup stop at Lake Louise in the Canadian Rockies, the Olympic alpine skiing champion said on Friday.
Top 25 roundup: No. 22 Wisconsin edges No. 14 Iowa
D’Mitrik Trice recorded 20 points and seven rebounds to help No. 22 Wisconsin post a 72-66 victory over No. 14 Iowa in the Big Ten opener for both teams on Friday night at Iowa City.
NHL roundup: Panthers top Sabres in overtime
Aleksander Barkov scored 2:26 into overtime to lead the host Florida Panthers to a 3-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres in Sunrise, Fla., on Friday.
Golf: Rahm, Stenson tied for halfway lead at Hero World Challenge
Jon Rahm shot a nine-under-par 63 to share the lead with Henrik Stenson at the halfway mark of the Hero World Challenge on Friday while Tiger Woods’ round came undone at the last where he avoided a penalty for a double hit but still carded a double-bog…
