Bankers, agents, fixers: the middlemen behind China’s global soccer splurge
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – A former property banker, Briton Alex Jarvis, said he fell into China’s football boom with a chance encounter in the first class lounge of a cruise liner bound for New York in 2011.
Bolt loses relay gold after Jamaica’s Carter tests positive
(Reuters) – Jamaica’s Usain Bolt has lost one of his nine Olympic gold medals and his perfect triple treble of Games’ sprint victories after team mate Nesta Carter was found guilty of doping at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Crutchlow targets home win after big breakthrough
LONDON (Reuters) – Less could be more for double MotoGP race winner Cal Crutchlow this year with the Briton seeking to build on his breakthrough 2016 season by targeting what would be a momentous home triumph.
Tiger hopes fond Torrey Pines memories provide boost
(Reuters) – Tiger Woods hopes the familiar surroundings of Torrey Pines will ease his transition to tournament golf when he plays in his first full tournament field in 17 months starting on Thursday in the Farmers Insurance Open.
Los Angeles, promoting itself as a bargain, seeks 2024 Olympics
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Los Angeles city leaders committed on Wednesday to hosting the 2024 Olympics if the city wins an international competition to do so, hoping a budget-conscious plan that does not require building new venues will bring the Games b…
De La Hoya arrested for suspected DUI in California
(The Sports Xchange) – Boxing Hall of Famer Oscar De La Hoya was arrested early Wednesday morning on suspicion of driving under the influence in Pasadena, Calif.
Real Madrid crash out of King’s Cup, Atletico advance
BARCELONA (Reuters) – Real Madrid crashed out of the King’s Cup quarter-finals 4-3 on aggregate after being held to a 2-2 draw at Celta Vigo on Wednesday in another major setback for the stuttering European champions.
Giving Lombardi Trophy to Brady would be an honor: Goodell
(Reuters) – NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said on Wednesday he would not be uncomfortable handing the Lombardi Trophy to quarterback Tom Brady if the New England Patriots win the Feb. 5 Super Bowl in Houston.
General Electric to have logo patch on Boston Celtics jerseys
(Reuters) – The Boston Celtics will wear General Electric Co’s corporate logo on their jerseys during basketball games beginning next season, the NBA franchise announced on Wednesday.
America’s Cup enters new era with post-Bermuda team deal
LONDON (Reuters) – America’s Cup teams have agreed a new framework for sport’s oldest trophy which aims to make it easier to meet the multi-million dollar costs of hi-tech boats, raise sponsorship and give clarity for sailors, fans and broadcasters.
