FIFA suspends Guatemalan soccer federation, citing resistance to oversight
GUATEMALA CITY (Reuters) – FIFA suspended the Guatemalan soccer federation on Friday, in a fight over the powers given to an oversight committee appointed by the international soccer governing body to look into allegations of corruption.
Sixers apologize for booting ‘We Matter’ anthem singer
(Reuters) – The NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers apologized on Friday for a last-minute decision to deny a recording artist from singing the U.S. national anthem at their season opener this week because she was wearing a “We Matter” jersey.
Ecclestone’s walls call resonates with Ricciardo
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Bernie Ecclestone’s suggestion that walls be built on corners to force Formula One drivers to respect track limits may raise safety concerns but Australian Daniel Ricciardo agrees something needs to be done.
Radwanska revels in ‘normal’ feel of Pliskova victory
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – The WTA Finals can produce all manner of confusing permutations for the players and fans alike as the round robin format reaches a climax, so defending champion Agnieszka Radwanska was relieved to be in a winner-takes-all situatio…
Froome says 2017 Tour route may lack big GC battles
LONDON (Reuters) – Three-times champion Chris Froome fears next year’s Tour de France could lack excitement with few chances for the GC contenders to battle it out over the three-week race.
Monfils to miss Paris Masters with rib injury
LONDON (Reuters) – Frenchman Gael Monfils has withdrawn from next week’s Paris Masters with a rib injury, organizers said on Friday.
Title-chasing Hamilton with plenty on his plate
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Lewis Hamilton may have more on his plate than he can handle in the Formula One title race as he prepares for what could be a deciding Mexican Grand Prix this weekend.
Muguruza finds little comfort in bittersweet victory
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Garbine Muguruza had the rare experience of winning her final match of the season without lifting a trophy, an almost fitting end to a year of frustration for the Spaniard who claimed her first grand slam but had little else to ce…
Radwanska stands firm to reach Singapore semis
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Poland’s Agnieszka Radwanska stayed patient in the face of a barrage of big serving to advance to the last four of the WTA Finals for the third time in a row with a 7-5 6-3 victory over Karolina Pliskova on Friday.
Matsuyama turns on style to take lead in windy Shanghai
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama made light work of tough conditions at the WGC-HSBC Champions with a sparkling seven-under-par 65 to surge ahead of a stellar field after the second round at a wet and windy Sheshan International Golf Club …
