‘Woodsy’ sees Brits busting out in Pyeongchang
LONDON (Reuters) – With only one Olympic medal on snow in nearly a century of trying, Britain has rarely troubled the skiing superpowers but James ‘Woodsy’ Woods can see a shake-up coming in Pyeongchang next year.
Knicks retain top spot as Forbes’ most valuable NBA team
(Reuters) – The New York Knicks are the NBA’s most valuable team for the second consecutive year despite having been shut out of the playoffs since 2013, according to a Forbes poll released on Wednesday that showed the average team value rose 9 percent…
FIFA ethics panel targets Li, Jimenez over alleged corruption
ZURICH (Reuters) – FIFA’s ethics committee has opened formal proceedings against two former Central American soccer officials after an investigator for the world soccer body recommended they be banned from the game for life for alleged corruption, the …
Quiet revolution brews at Super 6 event in Perth
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Golf has clung slavishly to its centuries-old traditions and long ignored growing calls for reform but the ancient sport will be nudged gently towards modernity at the inaugural World Super 6 tournament in Australia this week.
Confusion over 2020 golf venue dates back to bid: report
TOKYO (Reuters) – Problems surrounding the venue for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics golf events, which does not allow full membership for women, stem from documents prepared for the original bid, a Japanese media report said on Wednesday.
Vermette facing lengthy ban after slashing at official
(Reuters) – Anaheim Ducks forward Antoine Vermette can expect to face a lengthy ban after he was ejected from Tuesday’s game against the Minnesota Wild for slashing at linesman Shandor Alphonso.
Excited Ko hopes wholesale changes lead to stellar year
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Women’s world number one Lydia Ko has never been more excited to kick off her LPGA season after changing her caddy, coach and clubs as she seeks her way back to the winner’s circle.
Perkins swaps Australia for Russia in Tokyo 2020 bid
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Australian two-time world champion track cyclist Shane Perkins has switched allegiance to Russia in a bid to compete at the 2020 Tokyo Games.
Commentator fired for Venus ‘guerilla’ remark suing ESPN
(Reuters) – Tennis commentator Doug Adler has sued broadcaster ESPN, weeks after being taken off the air following a remark about Venus Williams at the Australian Open that some interpreted to be racist.
Brain damage in former players fuels soccer ‘heading’ fears
LONDON (Reuters) – Scientists have found signs of brain damage that could cause dementia in a handful of former soccer players, fuelling worries about the danger of frequent knocks from heading the ball or colliding with others on the field.
