FIFA says court rules in its favor over Qatar working conditions
ZURICH (Reuters) – A court has rejected a lawsuit against FIFA brought by labor unions which said it had failed to use its influence to ensure fair treatment for people working on 2022 World Cup facilities in Qatar, the world soccer body said on Friday…
Sainz withdraws from Dakar after crash
(Reuters) – Former winner and leading contender Carlos Sainz has withdrawn from the Dakar Rally after rolling his Peugeot into a ravine on Thursday’s fourth stage in Bolivia, his team said.
Konjuh to meet Davis in Auckland final
(Reuters) – Croatian Ana Konjuh overpowered German Julia Goerges 6-3 4-6 6-3 at the Auckland Classic on Friday to reach her second career WTA final.
Coach praises Blue Jackets for ‘hell of a run’
(Reuters) – The magical 16-game winning streak of the Columbus Blue Jackets ended one shy of matching the National Hockey League record for consecutive wins, but coach John Tortorella was understandably proud of his club.
Blue Jackets’ win streak ends at 16 games with loss to Caps
(The Sports Xchange) – The Columbus Blue Jackets fell one game short of matching the National Hockey League record of 17 straight victories when they fell to the Washington Capitals 5-0 on Thursday.
Harden gets last laugh as Rockets top Thunder
(The Sports Xchange) – Russell Westbrook repeatedly had his way with the Rockets defense, torching it to the tune of a Toyota Center scoring record for an opponent before three late misses set the table for James Harden to play the role of facilitator …
Love breaks collarbone in three places snowboarding: report
(Reuters) – Three months after captaining the United States to Ryder Cup glory, Davis Love crashed back to earth, literally, breaking his collarbone in three places, Golf Channel reported on Thursday.
Walker back on happy hunting ground in Hawaii
(Reuters) – Jimmy Walker, who notched his second career PGA Tour win in Hawaii, could be on track for another success in the island state after taking a two-shot, first-round lead at the SBS Tournament of Champions on Thursday.
Silverstone’s owners question British GP future
LONDON (Reuters) – The owners of Silverstone circuit have questioned the long-term future of the British Formula One Grand Prix because of the “potentially ruinous risk” posed by hosting fees.
Eatons take to the snow after life on the track
SALVO, North Carolina (Reuters) – Athletics’ retired super couple have discovered a new sport but do not expect them to be chasing Olympic medals anytime soon.
