Soccer: North America 2026 World Cup bid outscores Morocco after inspection
ZURICH (Reuters) – The three-nation United States-led bid to host the 2026 World Cup outscored its rival Morocco as both passed an inspection of their facilities and infrastructure, global soccer body FIFA said on Friday.
NBA: Despite loss, Cavs say they have blueprint to defeat Warriors
OAKLAND (Reuters) – Cleveland Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue has said their 124-114 defeat by the Golden State Warriors in Game One of the NBA Finals on Thursday was painful but provided valuable insights into how to dethrone the defending champions.
49ers’ Bolden suspended four games for performance-enhancing drugs use
San Francisco 49ers receiver/returner Victor Bolden has been suspended without pay for the first four games of the 2018 season due to a violation of the NFL policy on performance-enhancing substances, the NFL announced Friday.
Report: No suspension for Cavs’ Love for leaving bench in Game 1
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love won’t be suspended for leaving the bench during an overtime skirmish in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, ESPN reported Friday, citing a league source.
Kuznetsov skates, but Stanley Cup Game 3 status remains in doubt
Washington Capitals forward Evgeny Kuznetsov took part in Friday’s optional skate, although his status for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals against the Vegas Golden Knights remains in doubt.
Seahawks quarterback Wilson joins bid to bring MLB to Portland, Oregon
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and his wife, pop singer Ciara, are joining a group looking to bring Major League Baseball to Portland, Ore.
Soccer: France show attacking force as they down Italy 3-1
NICE (Reuters) – France showed the full range of their attacking weapons as they continued their preparations for the World Cup in convincing fashion with a 3-1 win over Italy in a friendly on Friday.
Golf: Lincicome becomes latest woman to test herself on PGA Tour
SHOAL CREEK, Ala. (Reuters) – Eight-times LPGA winner Brittany Lincicome will compete against men when she tees up at the PGA Tour’s Barbasol Championship in Kentucky in July, she said on Friday.
U.S. states betting on sports wagering to get small revenue bump: Moody’s
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Most U.S. states will get only a minor revenue boost from legalized sports betting even under the most optimistic scenarios, Moody’s Investors Service said on Friday.
Tennis: Mihaela who? Buzarnescu making a name for herself
PARIS (Reuters) – There is barely half a page devoted to Romanian Mihaela Buzarnescu in the WTA’s media guide but this week at the French Open she is writing a whole new chapter in her career.
