Toronto-Montreal rivalry gets new look in MLS playoffs
(Reuters) – Toronto and Montreal, longtime foes on the ice, are fueling a rivalry on the soccer pitch as they prepare to battle for a berth in Major League Soccer’s championship match.
New F1 owner Liberty Media looks to expand number of races
BARCELONA (Reuters) – Liberty Media is looking to expand the number of Formula One races, hoping to cash in on the glamorous appeal of its newly acquired asset, chief executive Greg Maffei said on Wednesday. Formula One has a record-equalling 21 r…
FIFA panel imposes one-year ban on Qatari official Al-Mohannadi
ZURICH (Reuters) – FIFA’s ethics watchdog has handed a one-year ban to Saoud Al-Mohannadi, a high-ranking Qatari and Asian soccer official, for failing to cooperate as a witness with an investigation, it said on Wednesday.
European Tour grants Stenson life membership
LONDON (Reuters) – Henrik Stenson has been made an honorary life member of the European Tour in recognition of winning the British Open at Troon earlier this year.
Milan official wants clarity on AC Milan’s Chinese owners
MILAN (Reuters) – An anti-Mafia official at Milan’s city council called on Wednesday for the Chinese buyers of soccer club AC Milan to reveal their identities, saying town hall would notify anti-money laundering authorities if there was not full disclo…
Los Angeles 2024 bid plays down concerns after Trump win
DOHA (Reuters) – Los Angeles 2024 Olympic bid leaders on Tuesday sought to allay concerns within the Olympic movement following Donald Trump’s U.S. presidential election victory, saying the candidacy would continue to “celebrate our diversity”.
Australian Scott wants home win springboard for a big 2017
(Reuters) – World number seven Adam Scott believes he can overcome his short game woes to win this week’s Australian Open and set himself up for a successful season, just like Rory McIlroy in 2013 and Jordan Spieth the following year.
McIlroy admits being ‘too stubborn’ to seek putting help
(Reuters) – World number two Rory McIlroy believes he has been “too stubborn” to seek help with his putting which eventually resulted in a disappointing season for the Northern Irishman.
U.S. in soccer World Cup trouble after losing 4-0 to Costa Rica
(Reuters) – The United States face an uphill battle to qualify for their eighth consecutive World Cup Finals after being demolished 4-0 by a rampant Costa Rica in San Jose on Tuesday.
Cost for 2020 Games gymnastics venue more than double now
(Reuters) – The cost to build a temporary gymnastics arena for the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo has more than doubled with Shimzu Corp winning the $190 million (20.5 billion yen) contract, according to a report.
