UAE: Qatar must shun ‘extremism’ to host 2022 World Cup
DUBAI (Reuters) – A senior United Arab Emirates official said Qatar’s hosting of the 2022 World Cup should depend on it rejecting “extremism and terrorism”, in comments drawing the soccer tournament into in the worst diplomatic row between rich Gulf mo…
Trump calls for tax law changes for NFL over protests: Twitter post
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday the National Football League should not be given tax breaks, wading back into his criticism of the league over silent player protests during the national anthem.
Dettori delighted Enable to stay in training
(Reuters) – Jockey Frankie Dettori is delighted that Enable, the winner of the Prix de L’Arc de Triomphe, will remain in training next year.
Highlights of Monday’s NHL games
(The Sports Xchange) – Highlights from the National Hockey League games on Monday:
Giroud scorpion kick shortlisted for FIFA goal award
(Reuters) – Olivier Giroud’s scorpion kick strike for Arsenal against Crystal Palace last season was shortlisted for FIFA’s goal of the year award on Monday, alongside efforts from Venezuelan teenager Deyna Castellanos and goalkeeper Oscarine Masuluke….
Giants lose Marshall to season-ending ankle injury
(Reuters) – Brandon Marshall became the third New York Giants receiver to suffer a season-ending injury on Sunday after he announced he would undergo surgery on his ankle and miss the rest of the campaign.
NFL: Late field goal lifts Vikings past Bears
(The Sports Xchange) – Kai Forbath kicked a 26-yard field goal with 12 seconds remaining, lifting the Minnesota Vikings to a 20-17 win over the Chicago Bears on Monday.
Serena targets Australian Open title defense: organizers
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Former world number one and new mum Serena Williams is targeting a return to Melbourne Park next year to defend her Australian Open title, tournament director Craig Tiley said on Tuesday.
Brazilian justice extends arrest of Olympic Committee head Nuzman
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – A Brazilian federal judge on Monday extended the custody of Brazil’s national Olympic committee head Carlos Nuzman, who was arrested last Thursday in connection with a corruption investigation.
Highlights of Monday’s MLB playoff games
(The Sports Xchange) – Highlights of Monday’s Major League Baseball playoff games:
