New York FC’s Villa earns MLS MVP honors
(The Sports Xchange) – New York City FC standout David Villa was named Major League Soccer Most Valuable Player on Tuesday after scoring 23 goals this season.
French judge resigns from Sochi doping investigation: IOC
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (Reuters) – Former Switzerland President Samuel Schmid has taken over an International Olympic Committee investigation into doping at the 2014 Sochi winter Olympics after French judge Guy Canivet resigned, the IOC said on Tuesday….
Muaythai, cheerleading granted provisional Olympic status
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (Reuters) – The martial art of muaythai and cheerleading, with its strong youth appeal, received provisional recognition as Olympic sports by the International Olympic Committee on Tuesday.
New York City forward Villa named league MVP
NEW YORK (Reuters) – New York City forward David Villa was named Major League Soccer’s most valuable player on Tuesday after leading the club to its first playoff appearance in just its second year in the league.
Mercedes have to consider Alonso, says Wolff
LONDON (Reuters) – Fernando Alonso would be on the list of possible replacements for retired Formula One world champion Nico Rosberg at Mercedes despite his contract with McLaren, according to team boss Toto Wolff.
Rio 2016, the most perfect imperfect Games: IOC
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (Reuters) – The Rio de Janeiro Olympics may not have been perfect but organizers exceeded expectations given the political and economic situation in the South American country, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Tue…
Denmark’s Bjorn named Europe’s Ryder Cup captain
LONDON (Reuters) – Denmark’s Thomas Bjorn was named as Europe’s Ryder Cup captain on Tuesday with the task of reclaiming the trophy from the United States at Le Golf National in Paris in 2018.
Red Bull and Aston Martin extend partnership
LONDON (Reuters) – Red Bull and Aston Martin, who are developing an Adrian Newey-designed AM-RB 001 ‘hypercar’ incorporating Formula One technology, have extended their partnership to the end of 2017.
Federer, Serena out of International Premier Tennis League
(Reuters) – Roger Federer and Serena Williams have pulled out of the International Premier Tennis League ahead of the tournament’s Indian leg next week due to economic “uncertainty”, organizers said on Tuesday.
Thompson first player to post 60 points in under 30 minutes
(The Sports Xchange) – Klay Thompson remembers the night Kobe Bryant scored 81 points against the Toronto Raptors on Jan. 22, 2006.
