Frank Warren wants to see Fury back in ring as soon as possible
LONDON (Reuters) – Boxing promoter Frank Warren says he would be happy to link up with Tyson Fury again if the troubled former heavyweight world champion manages to put his demons behind him and secures a license.
Swiss Olympic Committee backs Sion bid for 2026 winter Games
BERNE (Reuters) – The Swiss Olympic committee’s executive board has voted to back Sion’s bid to host the 2026 Winter Olympics, officials said on Tuesday.
Mayweather says McGregor is all bark and no bite
LONDON (Reuters) – Floyd Mayweather sent a message to mixed martial arts champion Conor McGregor on Tuesday to stop ‘barking’ and find some ‘bite’ after months of talk about a crossover fight between the two.
Baseball: Japan thumps Cuba, Israel rides high at WBC
(Reuters) – Japan powered their way to victory over Cuba on Tuesday, while Israel took a giant step toward advancing at the World Baseball Classic with an offensive outburst of their own.
Soccer: Ibrahimovic handed three-match ban for violent conduct
LONDON (Reuters) – Manchester United forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic was handed a three-match ban with immediate effect on Tuesday after admitting a charge of violent conduct and accepting the standard penalty, the FA said.
Camara elected to FIFA council after opponents unexpectedly withdraw
CAIRO (Reuters) – Almamy Kabele Camara of Guinea has been elected unopposed to the council of FIFA, a week before African elections for the post were to be held, after both his rivals pulled out hours before FIFA announced the results of background inv…
IOC’s Fredericks steps down as 2024 Games bid chief
BERLIN (Reuters) – International Olympic Committee member Frank Fredericks stepped down on Tuesday as head of the team evaluating bids to host the 2024 Olympics, as an IOC ethics commission investigates alleged payments to him before the awarding of …
Baseball: Commissioner wants faster major league games but rejects ties
TOKYO (Reuters) – Major League Baseball (MLB) commissioner Robert Manfred has been proposing various rule changes to speed up the game, but on Tuesday he rejected one idea: letting extra-inning games end in a tie.
Tennis Australia president Healy to resign next month
(Reuters) – Tennis Australia president Steve Healy has announced his decision to step down next month to pursue business interests and will initially be replaced in the role by Chris Freeman.
Doping: Skiing federation wants Johaug ban increased
ZURICH (Reuters) – The International Skiing Federation (FIS) asked for the 13-month doping ban on Norwegian cross-country skier and Olympic champion Therese Johaug to be increased, it said on Tuesday.
