Chess gets VR makeover as organizers tap smartphone generation
(Reuters) – Fans tuning in to the 2016 World Chess Championship from home may well have the best seats in the house, with the tournament set to be broadcast live in 360-degree Virtual Reality (VR) – a first in any sport, organizers say.
Farah’s golds should not be devalued by Salazar accusations: Coe
(Reuters) – Mo Farah should be respected for winning two golds at the Rio Olympics despite his coach Alberto Salazar being under investigation by the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), IAAF President Sebastian Coe said.
Hickey to fight ‘each and every’ charge
LONDON (Reuters) – Former head of the European Olympic Committee Patrick Hickey will fight “each and every one” of charges that he took part in a ring to sell tickets illegally for the Rio Games, the Irishman said on Monday.
Belgian Paralympian says not ready for euthanasia
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Belgian Paralympian Marieke Vervoort has said she is still considering euthanasia but contrary to media reports, will not be ending her life immediately after the Games in Rio.
Wawrinka wins U.S. Open, tops Djokovic in four sets
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Third seed Stan Wawrinka rose to the occasion once again to beat top-seeded defending champion Novak Djokovic 6-7(1) 6-4 7-5 6-3 and win the U.S. Open on Sunday for the third grand slam title of his career.
Short-handed Patriots hang on to defeat Cardinals
(Reuters) – Even without their stars and other starters as well, the New England Patriots proved they are no pushovers when playing short-handed.
European soccer split as UEFA elects new president
ZURICH (Reuters) – UEFA elects a new president on Wednesday whose main task will be to stop what European officials say is an inexorable slide toward a breakaway soccer Super League open only to wealthy clubs such as Real Madrid and Manchester City.
History does not repeat itself as Giants edge Cowboys 20-19
(The Sports Xchange) – Eli Manning remembered all too well what happened a year ago in the season opener against the Dallas Cowboys.
A raised fist, more kneeling players as NFL anthem protest spreads
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Marcus Peters raised his fist and several Miami Dolphins players knelt during performances of the U.S. national anthem on Sunday, the latest gestures in the National Football League to draw attent…
Johnson wins BMW Championship by three strokes
(Reuters) – Dustin Johnson joined elite company with his three-stroke victory over Paul Casey at the BMW Championship in Indiana on Sunday.
