Informant says Peru soccer chief paid off judge: document
An informant in a probe of Peru’s judiciary has testified that FIFA’s top representative in the South American nation paid a judge in exchange for his help winning exclusion from a murder investigation, according to a statement to prosecutors seen by R…
Four Russian biathletes face doping charges: IBU
The International Biathlon Union (IBU) said on Thursday that four Russian biathletes have allegedly committed anti-doping violations, but did not disclose their identities.
Hamilton leaves it late to arrive at Monza
Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton was excused Italian Grand Prix media duties on Thursday due to what his Mercedes team said was an “unavoidable personal commitment”.
MLB roundup: Yelich hits for cycle in wild Brewers win
Christian Yelich hit for the cycle while tying a franchise record with six hits, and Jesus Aguilar slugged the tiebreaking homer in the 10th inning as the Milwaukee Brewers posted a wild 13-12 victory over the host Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday night at…
Angels’ Pujols (knee surgery) out for season
Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Albert Pujols will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing an arthroscopic debridement of his left knee on Wednesday.
Muguruza stunned by qualifier Muchova at U.S. Open
Czech qualifier Karolina Muchova stunned two-times Grand Slam champion Garbine Muguruza at the U.S. Open on Wednesday, dumping the Spaniard out in the second round with a three-set victory.
Nadal eases past Pospisil to reach U.S. Open third round
Defending champion Rafa Nadal eased into the third round of the U.S. Open with a regulation 6-3 6-4 6-2 victory over unseeded Vasek Pospisil on Wednesday.
Browns release LB Kendricks after insider trading charge
The Cleveland Browns released linebacker Mychal Kendricks on Wednesday after he was hit with federal charges for insider trading.
Isner outlasts Jarry to reach third round
Home fans rose to acclaim John Isner after he fought back to vanquish Chilean Nicolas Jarry 6-7(7) 6-4 3-6 7-6(2) 6-4 in a five-set, second-round thriller at the U.S. Open on Wednesday.
Federer in daytime action on U.S. Open day four
Roger Federer will get his first taste of the oppressive conditions at the U.S. Open on Thursday when the Swiss faces Frenchman Benoit Paire in the second round on Arthur Ashe Stadium.
