Swede Durmaz subjected to race hate storm after Germany loss
SOCHI (Reuters) – Sweden substitute Jimmy Durmaz was subjected to a storm of racial hatred and threats on social media after giving away the free kick that led to Toni Kroos’s late winner for Germany in their Group F World Cup clash on Saturday.
NHL notebook: Hurricanes, Flames swing five-player deal
(The online version of this story was corrected to say Carolina Hurricanes throughout)
Millions gather as fireworks brighten St Petersburg’s skies
ST PETERSBURG (Reuters) – Soccer fans from all over the world were treated to a spectacular celebration in St Petersburg on Saturday as millions of people gathered in the city center for Scarlet Sails, the climactic event of the annual White Nights fes…
NHL notebook: Panthers, Flames swing five-player deal
The Carolina Panthers acquired Dougie Hamilton, Micheal Ferland and Harvard defenseman Adam Fox from the Calgary Flames in exchange for Noah Hanifin and Elias Lindholm on Saturday.
Major League Baseball notebook: Kershaw back with Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers ace left-hander Clayton Kershaw was activated from the disabled list to start Saturday night’s game against the New York Mets.
Athletics: Wimbley storms to surprising women’s 400m win
(Reuters) – The United States found a new sprint standout on Saturday when 23-year-old Shakima Wimbley equaled the year’s fastest 400 meters time with an impressive victory at the U.S. championships in Iowa.
Golf: Flawless Casey cards 62 to take four-shot lead at Travelers
(Reuters) – Paul Casey matched his lowest score on the PGA Tour, an eight-under-par 62 for a four-stroke lead after the third round at the Travelers Championship in Connecticut on Saturday.
Kroos missile secures last-gasp Germany win
SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) – A stoppage-time goal from Toni Kroos gave holders Germany a dramatic 2-1 win over Sweden on Saturday to reignite their hopes of qualifying for the World Cup last 16.
FIFA investigates Shaqiri and Xhaka celebrations
MOSCOW (Reuters) – FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Switzerland players Xherdan Shaqiri and Granit Xhaka, looking into their goal celebrations during Friday’s win over Serbia at the World Cup.
U.S. Open will factor maternity leave into seedings
(Field Level Media) – Serena Williams was unseeded at the French Open last month due to an extended absence for the birth of her first child but she is not likely to face the same problem at the U.S. Open.
