Bayern’s Xabi Alonso to retire at end of season
BERLIN (Reuters) – Bayern Munich midfielder Xabi Alonso announced on Thursday he would retire at the end of the season, putting an end to a long and trophy-laden career that includes every major title for club and country.
Fans’ views will influence Wenger’s future at Arsenal
(Reuters) – Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will take into consideration the views of the club’s divided fan base before deciding whether to extend his 20-year reign at the north London side.
WADA chief urges Russia to quicken anti-doping reforms
(Reuters) – Russia has initiated anti-doping reforms but they are not happening fast enough, World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) director general Olivier Niggli has said.
Tebow gets cheered despite rough start in Mets debut
(Reuters) – Tim Tebow had a rough start in his first game with the Major League Baseball’s New York Mets on Wednesday as the former NFL quarterback struck out twice and was hit by a pitch in a Spring Training exhibition game.
Soccer: Barca complete incredible comeback to sink PSG
BARCELONA (Reuters) – Barcelona became the first team in Champions League history to overturn a four-goal deficit in a knockout tie as a stoppage-time goal by Sergio Roberto completed an extraordinary 6-1 victory over Paris St Germain on Wednesday.
FAA investigates Michigan team charter flight that slid off runway
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said on Wednesday it is investigating a charter flight carrying the University of Michigan men’s basketball team that slid off the runway at a suburban Detroit airport, sustaining extensiv…
Nike to launch high-tech hijab for female Muslim athletes
(Reuters) – Nike Inc will launch a hijab for female Muslim athletes early next year, becoming the first major sports apparel maker to offer a traditional Islamic head scarf designed specifically for competition, the company said on Wednesday.
Sprinter Fraser-Pryce announces pregnancy, to miss world champs
KINGSTON (Reuters) – Jamaican sprinter and reigning 100 meters world champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce announced on Wednesday that she is pregnant and will miss the world championships in London this August.
Pelicans’ Cousins-Davis pairing looking to buck trend
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – The New Orleans Pelicans are conducting a big man experiment that is as potentially promising and combustible as their new center, DeMarcus Cousins.
Cowboys set to release veteran quarterback Romo on Thursday
(The Sports Xchange) – The Dallas Cowboys plan to release quarterback Tony Romo on Thursday to end his 14-year run with the team as the new league year gets underway, according to multiple reports Wednesday.
