Saudi Arabia bans the import, sale, renewal of Bein Sports receivers
DUBAI (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia has banned the import of Bein Sports receivers and stopped the sale and renewal of subscriptions to the sports channel, its state news agency reported late on Monday.
Warriors ride Durant to beat Cavaliers and clinch NBA title
OAKLAND, Calif. (Reuters) – The Golden State Warriors secured their second NBA championship in three seasons with a 129-120 Game Five win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday, capping a near-perfect run through the playoffs.
Ex-NBA player Rodman says he will visit North Korea as private citizen
(This story removes incorrect reference to Rodman statement on U.S. citizens detained in North Korea.)
Swimming: Franklin skipping worlds to focus on recovery from surgery
(Reuters) – Five-time Olympic gold medalist Missy Franklin will miss next month’s swimming world championships in Budapest as she continues to recover from shoulder surgeries, the American told NBC on Monday.
Golf: It’s official (this time), Ariya ends Ko’s reign as No. 1
(Reuters) – Ariya Jutanugarn has officially ended Lydia Ko’s 85-week reign as the number one player in women’s golf following her victory at the Manulife LPGA Classic on Sunday and becomes the first player from Thailand to take top spot in the world ra…
Golf: Rahm inspired by fellow Spaniard Garcia’s Masters win
ERIN, Wisconsin (Reuters) – Spain’s Jon Rahm has rocketed up the rankings to stand 10th in the world one year after turning professional and having seen his friend and compatriot Sergio Garcia win a major he is inspired to follow suit.
Golf: Players aim to stay fresh ahead of U.S. Open grind
ERIN, Wisconsin (Reuters) – Coming to relatively new Erin Hills, which is hosting its maiden major championship, gives the world’s best golfers a taste of the unknown this week at the U.S. Open.
Soccer: Iran celebrates as national team earns World Cup spot
(Reuters) – Iran celebrated on Monday as the country’s national soccer team qualified for next year’s World Cup finals by beating Uzbekistan 2-0 with goals from Sardar Azmoun and Mehdi Taremi.
Sarfraz steers Pakistan into Champions Trophy semis
(Reuters) – Pakistan overcame a familiar attack of batting nerves to beat Sri Lanka by three wickets in a see-saw Group B game at Sophia Gardens to set up a Champions Trophy semi-final with hosts England back in Cardiff on Wednesday.
Sailing: New Zealand set up America’s Cup rematch with U.S.
GREAT SOUND, Bermuda (Reuters) – Emirates Team New Zealand sailed into a revenge match against holders Oracle Team USA for the 35th America’s Cup by convincingly beating Sweden’s Artemis Racing 5-2 in the Challenger final in Bermuda on Monday.
