Calgary Olympic committee recommends city scrap 2026 Winter Games bid
Calgary’s Olympic assessment committee on Tuesday recommended the city scrap a bid for the 2026 Winter Games after a funding row with the Canadian government.
Red Sox pick up Sale’s $15 million option
The Boston Red Sox picked up the $15 million option on left-hander Chris Sale’s contract for the 2019 season.
Former Ghana FA president Nyantakyi banned for life by FIFA
Former Ghana Football Association president Kwesi Nyantakyi was handed a life ban from all football-related activities by FIFA on Tuesday following various violations of the governing body’s ethics code, including bribery and corruption.
Wise named PGA Tour rookie of the year
Aaron Wise was named the PGA Tour’s rookie of the year on Tuesday after posting four top 10 finishes, including his first career win at the AT&T Byron Nelson.
Soccer: Former Leicester bosses pay tribute to chairman
Former Leicester City managers Claudio Ranieri and Nigel Pearson joined the voices of condolence for the club’s chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, who was killed in a helicopter crash on Saturday night.
Golf: World Golf Foundation defends Hall of Fame’s selection policy
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Former Leicester bosses pay tribute to chairman
Former Leicester City managers Claudio Ranieri and Nigel Pearson joined the voices of condolence for the club’s chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, who was killed in a helicopter crash on Saturday night.
Raiders CB Rodgers-Cromartie retires immediately
Oakland Raiders cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie announced Tuesday that he is retiring immediately.
Seahawks LB Kendricks gets eight-game suspension
The NFL decided the suspension for Seattle Seahawks linebacker Mychal Kendricks will be eight games for his guilty plea to federal insider trading charges, the league announced Tuesday.
NFL to schedule four London games in 2019
London will play host to four NFL games in the 2019 season, the league’s United Kingdom office announced Tuesday.
