ITF clears Lepchenko following meldonium explanation
(Reuters) – American Varvara Lepchenko is clear to play again after she was found to shoulder “no fault or negligence” for an anti-doping rule violation, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) said on Tuesday.
Tennis chiefs plan revamp of Davis, Fed Cup finals
LONDON (Reuters) – Tennis chiefs plan to adopt the NFL’s Super Bowl model, by selecting fixed-venue cities in advance for their showcase Davis and Fed Cup finals.
Gay looks to set pace on ice at bobsled championships
(Reuters) – Former world 100 meters champion Tyson Gay has traded the track for ice this week after he entered to compete in the U.S. Bobsled National Push Championships in Calgary.
Canada grabs semi-final spot with win over U.S.
TORONTO (Reuters) – Canada ended U.S. hopes of escaping the preliminary round of the World Cup of Hockey by thrashing their North American rivals 4-2 on Tuesday, clinching a semi-final berth for the hosts and Team Europe.
Lundqvist gets shutout as Sweden top rivals Finland
TORONTO (Reuters) – Henrik Lundqvist returned to Sweden’s lineup in spectacular fashion on Tuesday, stoning rivals Finland in his first game back from the flu as the Tre Kronor won 2-0 to take control of Group B at the World Cup of Hockey.
Fabregas gives Chelsea win at Leicester, Norwich beat Everton
LONDON (Reuters) – Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas gave his manager a reminder of his talents by scoring twice in extra time as they fought back from two goals down to knock Premier League champions Leicester City out of the League Cup 4-2 on Tuesday….
Spieth prizes Ryder Cup glory over Tour Championship win
(Reuters) – As much as Jordan Spieth would love to complete a successful title defense at the Tour Championship this week, team victory at the Ryder Cup next week is an even bigger goal for the American.
PSG beat Dijon 3-0 to keep pressure on Monaco
PARIS (Reuters) – Champions Paris St Germain provisionally moved back to the top of Ligue 1 as Adam Lang’s own goal, Edinson Cavani’s penalty and a second-half header from Lucas Moura downed promoted Dijon 3-0 at the Parc des Princes on Tuesday.
49ers’ Kaepernick claims he has received death threats
(The Sports Xchange) – San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick said on Tuesday that he has received death threats regarding his actions during the playing of the U.S. national anthem.
Milan building momentum after 2-0 win over Lazio
MILAN (Reuters) – AC Milan beat visitors Lazio 2-0 to claim consecutive Serie A wins for the first time since February thanks to Carlos Bacca’s fifth goal of the season and an M’Baye Niang penalty on Tuesday.
