Olympic swimming star Michael Phelps gets married: newspaper
(Reuters) – Olympic swimming star Michael Phelps, unbeknownst to the world, competed at the 2016 Summer Games in Brazil as a married man, having quietly wed his fiancée, former Miss California Nicole Johnson, weeks earlier, court records made public on Thursday showed.
Ex-IOC executive Hickey’s lawyers request return of passport
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Brazilian prosecutors are analyzing a request by lawyers for the former head of the European Olympic Committee Patrick Hickey to return his passport, a move that could allow him to return home to Ireland, a court spokesman said on…
Schwarber not cleared for outfield role in Game Three
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Inspirational Chicago Cubs slugger Kyle Schwarber has not been cleared to play in the outfield for Friday’s Game Three against the Cleveland Indians at Wrigley Field, the Major League Baseball team said on Thursday.
‘Serious failings’ in Rio anti-doping program: WADA
(Reuters) – The anti-doping program at the 2016 Rio Olympics included “some impressive advances” but was also marred by “a number of serious failings”, according to a report released on Thursday by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).
Gutierrez considering leaving Haas F1 team
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexican Formula One driver Esteban Gutierrez, who has yet to score a point for the Haas Formula One team in 18 races, indicated on Thursday that he could be on the way out.
Rosberg challenges Ecclestone on ‘boring’ tag
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Nico Rosberg has had words with Bernie Ecclestone after Formula One’s commercial supremo indicated the German might make a boring world champion.
World Series has evolved to reflect its name
(Reuters) – Using the name World Series to determine the champion of a league consisting of 29 teams from the United States and one from Canada may strike some as American hubris, but the term these days is actually quite accurate.
Verstappen threatens to cut the radio chat
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Red Bull’s Max Verstappen has threatened a radio blackout after causing a stir with his comments during last weekend’s U.S. Grand Prix.
Famous faces help Kerber feel part of the gang
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Angelique Kerber is still be getting used to life as the world number one but a quick glance at the VIP boxes at the WTA Finals has given her a real sense of belonging.
Qatari cycling event foreshadows 2022 World Cup strains
DOHA (Reuters) – Competitors at a world cycling competition in Qatar this month may have enjoyed the hospitality but they also struggled in a swirl of heat, wind, dust and humidity.
