No positive doping tests at Russia 2018
There have been no positive results from over 3,000 anti-doping tests carried out before and during the World Cup, FIFA said on Thursday.
Belgium better than England says Meunier as they battle for bronze
Belgium are a better team than England and to finish third at the World Cup is a minimum for their squad, full back Thomas Meunier said on Thursday.
Kerber, like Williams, is on the comeback trail
All the talk since Wimbledon began has been about the return to the Tour of 23-times Grand Slam champion Serena Williams after the American great became a mother last September.
FIFA investigate possible discriminatory chants by England fans
Global soccer body FIFA says that it is investigating possible discriminatory chanting by England supporters during the World Cup semi-final against Croatia on Wednesday.
Saudi Arabia welcomes FIFA action against pirated sports channel
Saudi Arabia on Thursday welcomed a move by soccer’s governing body FIFA to take legal action against television channel beoutQ for illegally broadcasting the 2018 World Cup, saying it would support the kingdom’s efforts to combat piracy.
Croatian fans aim for Moscow’s World Cup final at any cost
Croatian soccer fans are pulling out all the stops to be in Moscow on Sunday, when their national team will take part in a World Cup final for the first time in its history.
Bryan and Sock reach men’s doubles final
American doubles great Mike Bryan reached his first Grand Slam final without twin brother Bob on Thursday when he and Jack Sock beat Briton Dominic Inglot and Croatian partner Franko Skugor in a five-set thriller at Wimbledon.
USOC names new chief executive months after sex abuse scandal
The U.S. Olympic Committee named Sarah Hirshland as its new chief executive on Thursday, months after its former CEO quit for medical reasons amid criticism stemming from a sex abuse scandal involving former U.S.A. Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar.
Serena Williams into tenth Wimbledon final
Serena Williams demonstrated that having a baby had not robbed her of any of her phenomenal tennis skills when she became the first mother in 38 years to reach the Wimbledon final, with a 6-2 6-4 demolition of Germany’s Julia Goerges on Thursday.
Nike celebrates two World Cup finalists
The World Cup final on Sunday will not only be an all-European affair but an all-Nike match. For the first time in its history, the American sportswear manufacturer will be providing the kit for the two finalists, France and Croatia.
