World chess moves to end scandal era with new Russian head
The World Chess Federation elected its first new president in more than two decades on Wednesday, choosing former Russian politician Arkady Dvorkovich who has pledged to draw a line under years of scandal and internal feuding.
Ronaldo denies rape accusations in tweet
Cristiano Ronaldo on Tuesday denied rape allegations leveled against him, saying his conscience was clear and that he would calmly await the results of any investigation.
Tennis: Del Potro powers on in Beijing as Dimitrov bows out
Juan Martin del Potro beat Russia’s Karen Khachanov 6-4 7-6(4) to reach the quarter-finals of the China Open on Wednesday while Grigor Dimitrov lost to unseeded Dusan Lajovic 6-4 2-6 6-4.
World chess gets first new president in over two decades
The World Chess Federation elected its first new president in more than two decades on Wednesday, choosing former Russian deputy prime minister Arkady Dvorkovich as its head after an election marred by mud-slinging and recriminations.
Manchester United in trouble after arriving late for Champions League match
Manchester United have been charged by UEFA after arriving late for their goalless draw at home to Valencia in the Champions League on Tuesday, the European soccer body said on Wednesday.
Motor racing: Vettel needs Suzuka surprise to stay in title race
Sebastian Vettel may need to rely on a stroke of luck at the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday if the German wants to keep alive his diminishing hopes of claiming a fifth Formula One title.
New PGA Tour schedule starts after a 10-day off season
A new PGA Tour season starts on Thursday, less than two weeks after the end of the old one, with the first of 46 official events in a slightly reduced schedule that condenses the season to 11 months.
Hendriks fired to become first Australian starter in playoff
Oakland reliever Liam Hendriks will become Australia’s first pitcher to start a major league playoff when the A’s take on the New York Yankees in a wild card game and is thrilled to put baseball on the map in his home country.
WNBA president Borders to step down
WNBA president Lisa Borders is stepping down from her position, the league announced Tuesday.
Rockies edge Cubs in 13-inning, wild-card classic
Backup catcher Tony Wolters drilled a two-out, two-strike RBI single to center field to score Trevor Story with the eventual winning run in the 13th inning Tuesday night, and the Colorado Rockies outlasted the host Chicago Cubs 2-1 in the National Leag…
