Suspended USC football player charged with rape in Utah
(Reuters) – A University of Southern California football player was charged in Utah on Thursday with raping a 19-year-old woman in July, according to court documents.
Inter stunned by Beer-Sheva, United beaten by Feyenoord
LONDON (Reuters) – Three times European champions Inter Milan were stunned 2-0 at home by Israeli side Hapoel Beer-Sheva and Manchester United were floored by a late goal from Feyenoord as the Europa League group stage got underway on Thursday.
Padres GM suspended 30 days following MLB probe
(The Sports Xchange) – Major League Baseball suspended San Diego Padres executive vice president and general manager A.J. Preller for 30 days without pay following its review of left-hander Drew Pomeranz’s trade to the Boston Red Sox in July.
Chun, Park share first-round lead at Evian Championship
(Reuters) – Chun In-gee and fellow South Korean Park Sung-hyun played through rain showers, clouds and sunshine to tie for the first-round lead at the Evian Championship in France after bogey-free rounds of eight-under 63 on Thursday.
Karlberg sets early pace at weather-hit Italian Open
(Reuters) – Swede Rikard Karlberg launched his title defense in impressive style at the Italian Open on Thursday, eagling his final hole to seize a one-shot lead over home favorite Francesco Molinari in the weather-hit opening round.
Return of World Cup puts Olympics in spotlight
TORONTO (Reuters) – With the return this week of the World Cup of Hockey, the National Hockey League could be set to wave goodbye to the Winter Olympics and end a tumultuous relationship that for a decade seemed on the brink of divorce.
Rosberg expects Liberty to bring new ideas to Formula One
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Nico Rosberg has welcomed Liberty Media’s takeover of Formula One with the German Mercedes driver believing the series will benefit from the “breath of fresh air” its new American owners are likely to provide.
South Africa to appeal Pistorius murder sentence again
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South African state prosecutors will approach the Supreme Court of Appeal for leave to challenge Oscar Pistorius’ six-year murder sentence after failing with a similar bid at a lower court, the National Prosecuting Authority sa…
Contador joins Trek-Segafredo for 2017
MADRID (Reuters) – Spanish veteran Alberto Contador will ride for the Trek-Segafredo team next year and is targeting a third Tour de France victory.
Drivers prepare for toughest test in Formula One
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Since its inaugural race in 2008 the Singapore Grand Prix has gained a reputation for being the toughest challenge in Formula One, providing drivers with an extreme test of endurance in the trickiest conditions.
