Olympics: Paris 2024 bid chiefs cheer Macron election win
PARIS (Reuters) – Organizers of Paris’ 2024 Olympics bid are cheering the election victory of Emmanuel Macron, optimistic that his youthful appeal and his internationalist outlook will be a boost to the French campaign.
Soccer: Malaysia appeal against North Korea match in Pyongyang
MUMBAI (Reuters) – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) is considering Malaysia’s appeal against having to play an Asian Cup qualifier against North Korea in Pyongyang next month, the governing body said on Wednesday.
Everton skipper Jagielka uncertain about his future at club
(Reuters) – Everton captain Phil Jagielka has said his future at the Premier League club remains uncertain, with his contract due to expire at the end of next season.
India can be the next China for NBA, says top official
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – While China is the National Basketball Association’s biggest market outside the United States, NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum has told Reuters that India is ripe to grow the game as its changing sporting culture begins to offe…
FIFA Ethics Committee still investigating ‘hundreds’ of cases: Borbely
MANAMA (Reuters) – Ousted FIFA Ethics investigator Cornel Borbely said on Wednesday his committee had been looking at “several hundred” cases of possible wrongdoing, some involving senior officials, before he was replaced by the body’s ruling council.
PGA Tour extends deal with FedEx through 2027
(Reuters) – The PGA Tour and FedEx have agreed on a new 10-year contract extension with the American shipping giant sponsoring the FedEx Cup and the four-tournament playoffs through 2027, Tour commissioner Jay Monahan has said.
Australia boss Coates disappointed by lack of Olympic funding
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Australian Olympic Committee President John Coates has expressed disappointment with the lack of government funding for the nation’s Winter Olympians in the federal budget.
Honeymoon over for McIlroy as new chapter begins
(Reuters) – After a five-week layoff that saw him wed American Erica Stoll in an Irish castle, soak up the sun on a Caribbean honeymoon and strike a new multi-million dollar equipment deal, Rory McIlroy is keen to start a new chapter in his life at The…
Orioles closer Britton could be out two months
(The Sports Xchange) – Baltimore Orioles closer Zach Britton could be out for two months, according to various reports on Tuesday.
Golf: Day wrestles with pressures in quest to get back on top
(Reuters) – Defending Players champion Jason Day said on Tuesday that life at the top in golf was great, but the pressures and demands of the game could be “suffocating”.
