Despite tensions with Russia, World Cup countries pitch in for tournament safety
DOMODEDOVO, Russia (Reuters) – As World Cup squads and their fans fly into Russia for the start of the tournament on Thursday, so do police officers from all the competing nations to help deter hooliganism and the threat of any militant attack.
Real Madrid appoints Julen Lopetegui as coach for next three seasons
MADRID (Reuters) – Spanish soccer club Real Madrid on Tuesday said it had appointed Julen Lopetegui as its new coach for the next three seasons.
France ready to outgun any opponent, says Griezmann
MADRID (Reuters) – France forward Antoine Griezmann says his country have the firepower to achieve their dream of winning the World Cup in Russia.
Egypt’s Salah still doubtful for World Cup opener
(Reuters) – Egypt forward Mohamed Salah remains a doubt to face Uruguay in their World Cup opener on Friday, the country’s football association has said.
Former heavyweight champion Haye announces retirement
LONDON (Reuters) – Former world heavyweight champion David Haye announced his retirement from the sport on Tuesday following his defeat by fellow Briton Tony Bellew in May.
Ball girls selected for World Cup opener
AGRYZ, Russia (Reuters) – A group of 14 Russian girls will act as ballgirls in the opening match of the World Cup on Thursday, the first all-female group to do so.
Major League Baseball roundup: Red Sox edge Orioles in 12 innings
Brock Holt and Jackie Bradley Jr. hit back-to-back sacrifice flies in the top of the 12th inning to give the visiting Boston Red Sox a 2-0 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Monday night.
Golden State general manager: Durant, Kerr will get paid
Fresh off the sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals, Warriors GM Bob Myers said that NBA Finals MVP Kevin Durant and coach Steve Kerr can expect little trouble as they seek new deals to stay with the team.
Cowboys’ Gregory seeks reinstatement after drug policy violations
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory will meet with NFL officials — perhaps even commissioner Roger Goodell — this week in New York as he pursues reinstatement to the league after violating the substance-abuse policy, multiple media outlets rep…
Bode Miller’s 19-month-old daughter drowns
Emeline Miller, the 19-month-old daughter of former U.S. Olympic skier Bode Miller and his wife, Morgan Beck, died Sunday when she drowned in a backyard swimming pool in Southern California, Body Miller said in an Instagram post.
