Soccer: Thuram criticizes FIFA for ending anti-racism project
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – French World Cup winner Lilian Thuram has criticized FIFA’s decision to dissolve its anti-racism task force, telling Reuters he found the decision “shocking”.
Juve without Chiellini and Mandzukic for Lyon clash
LYON, France (Reuters) – Juventus will be without defender Giorgio Chiellini and striker Mario Mandzukic when they face Olympique Lyonnais in Champions League Group H on Tuesday.
Olympic sprinter Tyson Gay’s teen daughter killed in Kentucky crossfire
(Reuters) – The 15-year-old daughter of U.S. Olympic sprinter Tyson Gay died on Sunday after being caught in an exchange of gunfire between two vehicles outside of a Kentucky restaurant, police said.
Discovery’s Eurosport signs on for televised drone racing
(Reuters) – Eurosport, Discovery Communications Inc’s European sports broadcaster, announced on Monday it has signed a deal to broadcast drone races, joining a number of networks to televise the fledgling sport in which pilots navigate remote-controlle…
‘Bad boy’ Kyrgios banned after Shanghai tantrums
(Reuters) – Tennis ‘bad boy’ Nick Kyrgios has been banned for eight tournament weeks for his conduct at the Shanghai Masters last week, the governing body for men’s tennis (ATP) said on Monday.
Team Sky boss rues ‘stupid’ handling of team crisis
(Reuters) – Team Sky boss David Brailsford has said his handling of allegations of wrongdoings within British Cycling amid an anti-doping investigation was “stupid”.
Liverpool’s Henderson eyes Mourinho revenge for 2014 loss
(Reuters) – Victory over Manchester United in Monday’s Premier League clash would “put to bed” bitter memories of Liverpool’s defeat to Jose Mourinho’s Chelsea two years ago, midfielder Jordan Henderson has said.
Kershaw’s pitching gem pulls Dodgers even with Cubs
(The Sports Xchange) – Clayton Kershaw allowed just two hits and struck out six through a seven-inning shutout effort as the Los Angeles Dodgers evened the National League Championship Series with a 1-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday night.
Serena pulls out of WTA Finals with injured shoulder
(Reuters) – Serena Williams has withdrawn from the season-ending WTA Finals in Singapore later this month citing a persistent shoulder injury, the world number two said on Monday.
Late raid sees Steele snatch Safeway Open
(Reuters) – A year after squandering victory, Brendan Steele gained redemption when he birdied the final three holes to snatch a one-stroke victory at the Safeway Open in northern California on Sunday.
