Michigan university paid firm to monitor Nassar victims’ social media: report
(Reuters) – A public relations firm billed Michigan State University for more than $500,000 for January as it tracked social-media activity surrounding the case of convicted physician Larry Nassar that often included the accounts of his sexual assault …
Cricket: ASICS drops Warner, Bancroft over ball-tampering incident
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Sports apparel maker ASICS Corp canceled sponsorship deals with Australian cricketers David Warner and Cameron Bancroft on Thursday after a ball-tampering scandal that resulted in lengthy bans from the sport.
Wie healthy, Feng hitting form in time for women’s major
(Reuters) – Michelle Wie is healthy and Shanshan Feng is running into form going into the first women’s major of the year, the ANA Inspiration starting in California on Thursday.
Isner topples Chung to advance to Miami semis
(Reuters) – Big-serving American John Isner overwhelmed South Korean Chung Hyeon 6-1 6-4 to advance to the semi-finals at the Miami Open on Wednesday.
Aggressive Ostapenko downs Svitolina in Miami
(Reuters) – French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko overpowered Ukrainian fourth seed Elina Svitolina in two tiebreaks to win 7-6(3) 7-6(5) and advance to the semi-finals of the Miami Open for the first time on Wednesday.
UEFA see Man Utd move as a big boost for women’s game
LONDON (Reuters) – Manchester United’s decision to establish their first professional women’s team will boost the female game across Europe, UEFA’s head of marketing activities and sponsorship said on Wednesday.
Spain’s Martinez leaves compatriot Muguruza’s coaching team
(Reuters) – Former Wimbledon champion Conchita Martinez said on Wednesday that she had left Garbine Muguruza’s coaching team following her Spanish compatriot’s exit at the Miami Open in the round of 16.
FIFA probes racist abuse at Russia-France friendly
ZURICH (Reuters) – FIFA said on Wednesday it was probing racist abuse directed at French players by Russian fans during a pre-World Cup friendly between the countries.
Athletics: Pearson battling Achilles problem ahead of Commonwealth Games
(Reuters) – Former Olympic 100 metres hurdles champion Sally Pearson is determined to overcome an Achilles tendon problem in time for next month’s Commonwealth Games, the 31-year-old Australian said on Wednesday.
Soccer: France far from ready for World Cup after unconvincing friendlies
PARIS (Reuters) – France bounced back from a home defeat by Colombia to beat World Cup hosts Russia 3-1 with Paul Pogba showing his best side, but Les Bleus still do not look ready for the soccer extravaganza in less than three months.
