NFL Hall of Famer Cortez Kennedy dies at 48
(Reuters) – Former Seattle Seahawks player and National Football League Hall of Fame member Cortez Kennedy, 48, died in Orlando, Florida, on Tuesday, police said.
UEFA announces minute’s silence at Europa League final
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – A minute’s silence for the victims of the Manchester bomb attack will be observed before the Europa League final in Stockholm on Wednesday between Manchester United and Ajax, UEFA has announced.
Dumoulin hangs on despite emergency call of nature
(Reuters) – Dutchman Tom Dumoulin overcame an ’emergency’ toilet break to hang on to the leader’s pink jersey after a thrilling 16th Queen stage won by home favorite Vincenzo Nibali on Tuesday.
Brazil police arrest presidential aide in World Cup probe
BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazilian police on Tuesday arrested a presidential aide and two ex-governors as part of an investigation into the 2014 World Cup’s most expensive stadium, another black eye for the country’s political establishment that adds press…
Sailing: Flying foils push America’s Cup crews to limit in Bermuda
LONDON (Reuters) – For the crews of the sleek catamarans foiling above the sparkling waters of Bermuda’s Great Sound, winning the coveted America’s Cup will be as much about design as sailing.
Egyptian becomes first amputee to swim across Red Sea Gulf
(Reuters) – An Egyptian adventurer has become the first amputee to swim from Egypt to Jordan, crossing a 20-kilometre (12.4 miles) stretch of the Red Sea’s Gulf of Aqaba last month in under nine hours.
Agassi could bring something special to Djokovic, says Leconte
LONDON (Reuters) – Novak Djokovic could be on the verge of “something special” after teaming up with Andre Agassi for the French Open, former Roland Garros runner-up Henri Leconte said on Tuesday.
Manchester United cancel Europa League final news conference after concert attack
ZURICH (Reuters) – Manchester United have canceled their news conference ahead of the Europa League final in Stockholm following Monday’s suicide attack at a pop concert in their own city which killed 22 people.
Exclusive: Twice champion Kvitova set for Wimbledon after stabbing
LONDON (Reuters) – Twice champion Petra Kvitova is set to play at Wimbledon this summer, less than seven months after she was stabbed by an intruder in her home, a member of her support team told Reuters on Tuesday.
Homesick Jang puts family first on leaving LPGA
SEOUL (Reuters) – Jang Ha-na knows her decision to quit the elite U.S. women’s golf tour at the peak of her career has left people scratching their heads but the world number 10 said on Tuesday she had no regrets about putting family ahead of fame and …
