Trump calls for Lynch suspension if anthem protest continues
(Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch should be suspended by the NFL if he continues to protest during the national anthem after Lynch sat during a rendition of the song before Sunday’s game …
Haye pulls out of Bellew fight after ‘freak accident’
MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) – Britain’s former heavyweight world champion David Haye has pulled out of next month’s scheduled showdown with WBC cruiserweight world champion Tony Bellew after suffering a “freak accident”.
Goffin aims to ride the wave to Davis Cup glory
LONDON (Reuters) – Beaten but exhilarated, Belgium’s David Goffin believes his exceptional run at the ATP Finals has strengthened him for the last great challenge of his breakthrough season — helping his country win the Davis Cup for the first time.
Qatar urges Gulf neighbors to let nationals attend 2022 soccer World Cup
DOHA (Reuters) – Qatar is urging the four countries imposing a diplomatic and trade boycott against it to allow their nationals to attend the World Cup in Doha in 2022, a senior Qatari organizer said on Monday.
Suspended AIBA president Wu to step down from post
(Reuters) – The International Boxing Association’s (AIBA) suspended president Wu Ching-kuo announced on Monday that he would step down from his post to “resolve the management issues” within the Olympic sport’s governing body.
Wimbledon champion Novotna dies after battle with cancer
PRAGUE/LONDON (Reuters) – Czech tennis player Jana Novotna, who won the 1998 Wimbledon championship after falling short in two previous finals, has died at the age of 49 after a long battle with cancer.
Wimbledon champion Jana Novotna dies after battle with cancer
PRAGUE (Reuters) – Czech tennis player Jana Novotna, a Wimbledon champion in 1998 and 16-time grand slam winner in doubles and mixed doubles, has died at the age of 49 after a long battle with cancer, the Women’s Tennis Association said on Monday.
Farah to kick off road career on the streets of London
(Reuters) – Mo Farah will start his career as a full-time road runner by taking part in a London half marathon early next year before tackling the full distance around the British capital in April, according to The Times.
Olympics: In Yuna’s absence, Koreans holding out for a Pyeongchang hero
SEOUL (Reuters) – A year after her dazzling gold medal-winning performance at the Vancouver Games, figure skater Kim Yuna delivered an impassioned speech to the International Olympic Committee that helped sway the vote to bring the 2018 Winter Games to…
Golf: Spieth’s Sydney love affair comes with a cash bonus
(Reuters) – World number two Jordan Spieth will be well rewarded for his trip Down Under this week regardless of whether he successfully defends his title at the Australian Open, a tournament he has developed a love affair with over the last four years…
