Collina calls for steps against abuse towards referees
(Reuters) – Pierluigi Collina, the chairman of the FIFA Referees Committee, has warned of a global shortage of match officials if efforts are not made to tackle abuse and violence towards referees at the grassroots level.
Last year’s crash the least of Alonso’s worries
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Fernando Alonso felt lucky to be alive after emerging unscathed from a spectacular crash during last season’s Australian Grand Prix but the twice Formula One world champion will give it no thought on his return to Albert Park this…
Hamilton calls for more women in ‘dude’ dominated paddock
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – There are “too many dudes” in the paddock at Formula One races and the series needs to improve access for women, Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton said on Thursday.
U.S. celebrate their first WBC title
(Reuters) – The United States broke through to win their first World Baseball Classic title with an emphatic 8-0 victory over Puerto Rico in Los Angeles on Wednesday behind the stellar pitching of Marcus Stroman and a 13-hit attack.
Soccer: Brazil replace Gabriel Jesus with Firmino for Uruguay clash
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino will replace Gabriel Jesus in the Brazil team to play Uruguay in Thursday’s crunch World Cup qualifier, coach Tite said on Wednesday.
National Football League roundup
(The Sports Xchange) – NFL commissioner Roger Goodell claims he has heard the average fan’s discontent about the pace of the game and intends to do something about it.
Empty offices, wary lenders: China’s faltering bid for AC Milan
CHANGXING, China/MILAN (Reuters) – The paper trail for an $800 million bid by little-known Chinese investors for AC Milan, the seven-time European soccer champions, leads via Luxembourg, Hong Kong and a network of shell companies to the deserted 11th f…
Aguero and Rojo return for Argentina against Chile
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Sergio Aguero has been reinstated to the Argentina attack and Marcos Rojo will stand in for the suspended Ramiro Funes Mori in their critical 2018 World Cup qualifier against Chile at El Monumental on Thursday.
Soccer: Germany’s Podolski crowns farewell with stunning winner over England
DORTMUND (Reuters) – Germany’s Lukas Podolski capped his international swansong with a sensational goal to give the world champions a 1-0 victory over England in a friendly on Wednesday.
Soccer: Scotland frustrated by Canada in 1-1 friendly draw
(Reuters) – Scotland were held to a 1-1 home draw against Canada in a friendly on Wednesday as Gordon Strachan’s struggling side warmed up for this weekend’s World Cup qualifier against Slovenia with another frustrating display.
