Bangladesh unions join suit against FIFA over World Cup workers
DHAKA/DOHA (Reuters) – Bangladesh labor activists said on Friday they had joined a lawsuit in Switzerland against world soccer body FIFA for allegedly failing to use its influence to ensure people working on 2022 World Cup facilities in Qatar are treat…
Cabrera-Bello holds firm as Willett makes move
(Reuters) – Rafa Cabrera-Bello shot a five-under 65 to extend his lead to three strokes after the second round of the Hong Kong Open at Fanling on Friday, as U.S. Masters champion Danny Willett moved into contention for the weekend.
Australia beefs up integrity unit ahead of first grand slam
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Australia’s tennis association has added two full-time investigators to its integrity unit and promised greater prize-money at lower-tier events in a bid to thwart betting-related corruption.
Chiefs KO Raiders, seize control of AFC West
(The Sports Xchange) – The Kansas City Chiefs took control of the AFC West with a 21-13 victory over the Oakland Raiders on Thursday in chilly weather conditions,
Cardinals set to sign Fowler: MLB
(Reuters) – The St. Louis Cardinals have agreed to a free agent deal to sign former Chicago Cubs center fielder Dexter Fowler, Major League Baseball reported on its website.
Swimming: Le Clos smashes own 100m fly short course world record
(Reuters) – South African Chad le Clos delivered a near-perfect swim on Thursday to break his own world record in the men’s 100m butterfly final at the FINA short course world swimming championships in Windsor, Ontario.
Toronto, Seattle hope drought ends with sip from MLS Cup
TORONTO (Reuters) – Either Toronto FC or Seattle Sounders, both hailed as model franchises when they entered the league, will finally deliver on the success predicted for them when Major League Soccer crowns a new champion on Saturday.
Disrespectful Infantino won’t answer my calls: Blatter
LONDON (Reuters) – Disgraced former FIFA president Sepp Blatter says successor Gianni Infantino has showed him no respect by failing to return his phone calls.
Rinaldi takes over as U.S. Fed Cup captain
(Reuters) – Former world number seven Kathy Rinaldi has been appointed U.S. Fed Cup captain in place of Mary Joe Fernandez, who relinquished the role in October, the United States Tennis Association (USTA) announced on Thursday.
WWE’s China hopes rest on Bin Wang’s big shoulders
ORLANDO, Fla. (Reuters) – Three mornings a week, 22-year-old Bin Wang, a native of China’s Anhui province, enters a beige, low-rise building tucked into an office park in Orlando, Florida, to spend hours body-slamming people.
