Paralympian Perales has Phelps’ record haul in her sights
(Reuters) – Spanish swimmer Teresa Perales is determined to eclipse Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian in history, by surpassing the American great’s haul of 28 medals as she sets her sight on competing in the Tokyo Paralympics at the age of 4…
Rugby: Pacific Islands being bled dry by unlicensed agents – Ryan
(Reuters) – Fiji’s Olympic gold medal-winning sevens coach Ben Ryan has urged rugby’s governing body to clamp down on unlicensed agents who are stripping the Pacific Islands of their talent.
MLB in talks to play regular season games in London
(Reuters) – London may soon host Major League Baseball’s (MLB) first game in Europe, after discussions were held between the organization’s commissioner Rob Manfred and London Mayor Sadiq Khan.
Date-Krumm targets 2017 return at 46 after knee surgery
(Reuters) – Former world number four Kimiko Date-Krumm is targeting a return to the court next year, having last featured in the qualifying rounds of the Australian Open in January.
Westwood questions Tiger’s role in U.S. Ryder Cup team
(Reuters) – Europe’s Lee Westwood believes Tiger Woods could have an adverse effect on America’s Ryder Cup chances after the 14-time major winner was named as a vice-captain on the U.S. team.
Neutral venue for Davis Cup finals unappealing to Murray
(Reuters) – Wimbledon champion Andy Murray is not overly enthusiastic about the possibility of a neutral venue hosting the Davis Cup finals, but backed proposals to shorten matches in the competition.
Figure skater Kim unveils 2018 Winter Games coins
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s 2010 Olympic figure skating champion Kim Yuna helped unveil a set of commemorative coins for the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Games on Thursday.
Top seed to Canada, North America stays alive
TORONTO (Reuters) – Canada clinched the top spot in Group A by beating Team Europe, while North America stayed in the hunt for a semi-finals berth with a thrilling 4-3 overtime win over Sweden on Wednesday at the World Cup of Hockey.
Messi goes off injured as Barca held by Atletico
BARCELONA (Reuters) – Barcelona failed to capitalize on Real Madrid dropping points against Villarreal as the La Liga champions were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Atletico Madrid on Wednesday, while talisman Lionel Messi limped off with a groin injury….
Manchester rivals win to tee up fourth round tie
LONDON (Reuters) – Manchester City continued their imperious start to the season with a 2-1 win over Swansea City to reach the fourth round of the League Cup on Wednesday but it was a testing night for rivals United who eventually overcame Northampton …
