Most Americans disagree with Kaepernick, but respect his right to protest
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Most Americans think San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s refusal to stand for the national anthem is unpatriotic but support his right to free speech, while nearly half do not think the National Football League shoul…
Another U.S. college conference rebuffs North Carolina over LGBT law
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (Reuters) – The Atlantic Coast Conference on Wednesday said it would move 10 college sports championships from North Carolina, lengthening the list of prominent groups taking a stand this year against a state law that restricts righ…
League fines Broncos’ Stewart, Marshall for Newton hits
(The Sports Xchange) – Denver Broncos safety Darian Stewart and linebacker Brandon Marshall were fined by the National Football League (NFL) on Wednesday for hits on Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton.
Comcast’s NBCU books $250 million in profit from Rio Olympics coverage
(Reuters) – NBC Universal, a unit of Comcast Corp, said the company booked more than $250 million in profit from the Rio Olympics coverage, helped by strong advertising sales.
California Chrome eyes $1 million Santa Anita bonus
(Reuters) – California Chrome, North America’s all-time leading money earner, is scheduled to run in next month’s Awesome Again Stakes in preparation for the Breeders’ Cup Classic in November, the horse’s trainer said on Wednesday.
Two Uzbekistan officials banned for life for betting offences
(Reuters) – Uzbekistan tennis officials Sherzod Hasanov and Arkhip Molotyagin have been banned for life for betting-related offences, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) said on Wednesday.
Zanardi wins gold, 15 years on from horror crash
(Reuters) – Former Formula One driver Alex Zanardi won his third Paralympic gold medal on Wednesday, a day before the 15th anniversary of the Champ Car crash that cost the Italian both legs and nearly his life.
Poland’s Rio Games doping cheat to win 2012 weightlifting medal
(Reuters) – A weightlifter who finished ninth in the London 2012 Olympics and was sent home from this year’s Rio Games for doping is set to get a medal because a rival, who is already serving an eight-year ban has tested positive retrospectively.
Man United’s Rooney rested for Feyenoord clash in Europa League
(Reuters) – Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has been rested for Thursday’s Europa League clash with Feyenoord, manager Jose Mourinho said on Wednesday.
German FA boss condemns Beckenbauer’s 2006 sponsor payment
ATHENS (Reuters) – Germany’s Football Association (DFB) President Reinhard Grindel sharply criticized Franz Beckenbauer on Wednesday over payment from a sponsor of the 2006 World Cup that the soccer great had headed.
