Olympics: NGOs complain to IOC over Tokyo Games environmental record
LIMA (Reuters) – Dozens of environmental group sharply criticized organizers of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics on Monday for alleged exploitation of tropical rain forests, claiming this was also potentially fuelling human rights violations.
Barcelona’s Roberto set for return against Juve
MADRID (Reuters) – Barcelona’s Sergi Roberto will be fit to face Juventus in their opening Champions League Group D game on Tuesday after missing the Catalan derby against Espanyol with a knee problem.
Manchester United boss Mourinho relishing Champions League challenge
(Reuters) – Manchester United are back in their “natural habitat” in the Champions League and are up for the challenge of playing against the best teams in Europe, manager Jose Mourinho said.
NFL appeals Elliott’s injunction to Fifth Circuit
(The Sports Xchange) – Ezekiel Elliott and the NFL are not finished fighting over his six-game suspension.
Cycling-Froome still rides under radar despite epic feats
LONDON (Reuters) – French great Bernard Hinault believes Chris Froome could target a sweep of all three Grand Tours next year — a feat previously assumed to be mission impossible in cycling.
Chelsea’s Hazard hopeful for Champions League title win
(Reuters) – Chelsea footballer Eden Hazard says he is keen to win the Champions League title as his club begins its European campaign with a group stage match against Azerbaijani side Qarabag on Tuesday.
Motorcycling: Dutch rider van der Mark replaces Rossi for Aragon
LONDON (Reuters) – Dutch superbike rider Michael van der Mark will replace injured Italian great Valentino Rossi for the Aragon round of the MotoGP world championship in Spain on Sept. 24, Yamaha said on Monday.
Wu wins China first boys’ grand slam title at U.S. Open
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Wu Yibing gave China its first boys’ grand slam singles champion at the U.S. Open on Sunday, hailing his triumph at Flushing Meadows as proof that his country’s males were also capable of playing good tennis.
Cowboys control Giants in 19-3 win
(The Sports Xchange) – Ezekiel Elliott made his presence felt, but the Dallas Cowboys’ defense made a greater impact as it shut down the New York Giants in the season opener on Sunday night.
Nadal makes hardcourts look easy for third U.S. Open crown
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Rafa Nadal has long been king of the Paris clay but he was just as dominant on New York hardcourt on Sunday as he collected grand slam title number 16 with a clinical demolition of Kevin Anderson in the U.S. Open final.
