Former U.S. Olympians tell Congress more reforms needed in gymnastics
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. gymnastics needs more reforms to wipe out sexual abuse after a scandal involving an ex-team doctor convicted of molesting female athletes, former Olympic athletes told a Senate panel on Wednesday.
As driving career ends Patrick remains driven
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Danica Patrick may soon no longer be a race car driver but the only woman to win an IndyCar race remains as driven as ever as she speeds toward one last Indianapolis 500 and the end of a ground-breaking career.
Maroney says she was molested by Nassar ‘hundreds’ of times
(Reuters) – McKayla Maroney was molested “hundreds” of times by former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar, the Olympic gold medal-winning gymnast said on Wednesday.
Wounded Gaza cyclist to miss Asian Games after amputation
GAZA (Reuters) – A Gaza cyclist’s dream of waving the Palestinian flag at the Asian Games has been shattered by an Israeli bullet that caused him to lose his leg after he joined a Gaza border protest.
Nadal strolls past Bedene in Monte Carlo, Djokovic passes Coric test
MONTE CARLO (Reuters) – World number one Rafa Nadal launched his bid for an 11th Monte Carlo Masters title with a 6-1 6-3 second-round victory over Slovenia’s Alijaz Bedene as Novak Djokovic overcame a late wobble to see off Borna Coric on Wednesday.
Sharapova to make grasscourt return in Birmingham
(Reuters) – Former world number one Maria Sharapova will compete at the Birmingham Classic grasscourt event in the lead-up to Wimbledon, Britain’s Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) announced on Wednesday.
Boxing: Pacquiao not closing the door on trainer Roach
MANILA (Reuters) – Manny Pacquiao has not decided on the fate of his long-time American trainer Freddie Roach, the Filipino said as he prepares for his bout against Argentine welterweight champion Lucas Matthysse for the World Boxing Association (WBA) …
England to face Switzerland and U.S. in autumn friendlies
(Reuters) – England will play friendlies against Switzerland and the U.S. as part of their autumn schedule later this year, the Football Association announced on Wednesday.
Motor racing: Beware the Hamilton fightback, warns Rosberg
LONDON (Reuters) – Lewis Hamilton’s Formula One rivals should beware the backlash because the four-times world champion’s dip in form will not last long, his former Mercedes team mate Nico Rosberg has warned.
Cycling: Cavendish to return from injury in Tour de Yorkshire
(Reuters) – British sprinter Mark Cavendish will return to action at next month’s Tour de Yorkshire after recovering from injuries sustained during a crash in March, race organizers Welcome to Yorkshire said on Wednesday.
