Olympics: Rights groups praise IOC’s revised Games contract
BERLIN (Reuters) – A new contract for future Olympic Games hosts that makes the protection of human rights a core requirement earned praise from rights groups on Tuesday who say preparations of major sports events lead to rights violations.
Durban may be unable to host 2022 Commonwealth Games: SA Minister
CAPE TOWN (Reuters) – Durban may not be able to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games due to the cost of staging the event, South Africa’s Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula said on Tuesday.
Soccer: Van Dijk not for sale, Southampton want core group intact
(Reuters) – Southampton have no plans to sell defender Virgil van Dijk and are determined to retain the core group of the current team, chairman Ralph Krueger has said.
Motor racing: Calderon joins Sauber as development driver
BARCELONA (Reuters) – Colombian Tatiana Calderon has joined Sauber in the role of development driver, hoping eventually to break the male domination of the Formula One starting grid.
Everyone at Liverpool playing for his future, says Klopp
(Reuters) – Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp said everyone at the Premier League club was playing for his future following Monday’s 3-1 loss by struggling champions Leicester City.
Caps add coveted defenseman Shattenkirk
(Reuters) – The Washington Capitals made a huge statement in their pursuit of a first Stanley Cup by adding highly prized defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk in a trade with the St. Louis Blues on Monday.
Caps add coveted defenseman Shattenkirk
(Reuters) – The Washington Capitals made a huge statement in their pursuit of a first Stanley Cup by adding highly prized defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk in a trade with the St. Louis Blues on Monday.
Cavs debut newly-signed Williams in win over Bucks
(Reuters) – The Cleveland Cavaliers signed free agent Deron Williams on Monday then debuted their new guard in a 102-95 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks.
Cavs debut newly-signed Williams in win over Bucks
(Reuters) – The Cleveland Cavaliers signed free agent Deron Williams on Monday then debuted their new guard in a 102-95 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks.
Brown a ‘Steeler for life’ after new deal
(Reuters) – The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed Antonio Brown to a four-year, $68 million contract extension that makes him the highest paid wide receiver in the National Football League, NFL.com reported on Monday.
