Swiss applaud win over Serbia but criticize celebrations
(Reuters) – Switzerland’s 2-1 World Cup win over Serbia was given a mixed reaction by Swiss media who applauded their rousing second-half comeback but criticized celebrations by scorers Granit Xhaka and Xherdan Shaqiri which appeared to have political …
Nigeria’s ‘Lionel Musa’ warns Argentina he is not their hero
VOLGOGRAD, Russia (Reuters) – Nigeria’s Ahmed Musa became ‘Lionel Musa’ on social media in Argentina on Friday after his two goals against Iceland which not only put the Africans back on course for a last 16 place, but also restored the World Cup hopes…
Soccer: Iceland must turn defense into attack to keep World Cup dream alive
VOLGOGRAD, Russia (Reuters) – World Cup upstarts Iceland will need a new, attack-minded game-plan, and a lot more from their creative star Gylfi Sigurdsson, when they battle against the odds to keep their Russia 2018 dreams alive on Tuesday by beating …
Soccer: VAR in the firing line after Serbia denied penalty
SAMARA, Russia (Reuters) – Critics of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system were handed ample ammunition when Serbia were somehow denied what appeared a blatant penalty in their defeat to Switzerland on Friday.
Athletics: Thompson overhauls Fraser-Pryce to claim Jamaican title
KINGSTON, Jamaica (Reuters) – Olympic 100 meters champion Elaine Thompson left it late before coming through in the closing stages to run down a fast-starting Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and win the Jamaican championships title on Friday.
Pair of ex-NHL players sues league for lack of concussion warnings
The National Hockey League is being sued by two former players, Daniel Carcillo and Nick Boynton, who allege the league withheld information about the long-term health dangers from concussion-related injuries.
NFL notebook: Hall of Famer Kelly out of hospital
Hall of Fame quarterback and Buffalo Bills icon Jim Kelly was released from the hospital a day after undergoing a scheduled follow-up procedure Thursday in New York City in his ongoing recovery from oral cancer surgery in March.
NHL notebook: Sabres draft Swedish D Dahlin with top pick
The Buffalo Sabres selected Swedish defenseman Rasmus Dahlin with the No. 1 overall pick of the NHL draft on Friday night at American Airlines Center in Dallas.
NBA notebook: Cavs GM optimistic after talks with Team LeBron
Cavaliers general manager Koby Altman senses positive momentum as Cleveland prepares to pitch LeBron James on sticking around.
Major League Baseball notebook: MLB suspends Osuna 75 games
Toronto Blue Jays closer Roberto Osuna accepted a 75-game suspension from Major League Baseball on Friday in connection with an assault charge.
