Athletics: De Grasse eyes Canadian 100m record
TORONTO (Reuters) – Andre De Grasse is eager to return stronger from a season-ending hamstring injury that deprived him of a showdown with Usain Bolt and is now focused on breaking the Canadian 100 meters record.
Kremlin says ‘old friend’ Blatter welcome to attend World Cup in Russia
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter and ex-UEFA head Michel Platini will both be welcome to attend the 2018 soccer World Cup in Russia as “old friends” of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Frida…
Cycling: Doctor at center of ‘jiffy bag’ probe resigns due to ill health
LONDON (Reuters) – The British Cycling doctor at the center of Team Sky’s “jiffy bag” saga has resigned due to ill health, the organization said in a statement on Friday.
Golf: Korean women’s scores scrubbed after controversial ruling
SEOUL (Reuters) – A top Korean golf official resigned on Friday after a rules controversy at a domestic tournament saw penalties issued then rescinded, players threaten to withdraw, and all first-round scores at the KB Financial Star Championship scrub…
Golf: Thomas slips back at CJ Cup, List leads
SEOUL (Reuters) – After opening the CJ Cup with a stunning nine-under-par 63, Justin Thomas battled blowy conditions and some bad breaks before slipping out of the lead after a two-over 74 at the Nine Bridges course on the South Korean island of Jeju o…
South Korea stresses safety of Pyeongchang Olympics to diplomats, companies
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s foreign ministry stressed the Pyeongchang Olympics will be safe from North Korean provocations in a briefing to diplomats and executives at foreign companies in the country on Friday, as concerns persist over tensions wi…
South Korea stresses safety of Pyeongchang Olympics to diplomats, companies
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s foreign ministry stressed the Pyeongchang Olympics will be safe from North Korean provocations in a briefing to diplomats and executives at foreign companies in the country on Friday, as concerns persist over tensions wi…
Tennis: Hopeful Eight seek starring role in Singapore showdown
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – All eight women competing at the WTA Finals will go into the tournament believing they have a genuine chance of finishing the season on a high note when round-robin play starts on Sunday without a clear favorite for the title.
Highlights from Thursday’s NHL games
(The Sports Xchange) – Highlights from National Hockey League games on Thursday:
Last gasp touchdown sees Raiders stun Chiefs
(The Sports Xchange) – Derek Carr threw a two-yard touchdown pass to Michael Crabtree with no time remaining on Thursday, lifting the Raiders to a stunning 31-30 victory against the Kansas City Chiefs that just may have saved Oakland’s season.
