Soccer team plays U.S. national anthem early to prevent player protest
(Reuters) – The Washington Spirit women’s soccer team on Wednesday played the U.S. national anthem while players were still in their locker rooms, preventing visiting star Megan Rapinoe from continuing her protest for social equality.
Ryder Cup wildcard Pieters out of Dutch Open with bee sting
LONDON (Reuters) – Ryder Cup wildcard Thomas Pieters pulled out of the Dutch Open on Thursday after suffering an allergic reaction to a bee sting.
FIFA watchdog recommends 50,000 Swiss francs fine for Germany’s Sandrock
ZURICH (Reuters) – Global soccer body FIFA’s ethics watchdog opened formal proceedings against former German football official Helmut Sandrock on Wednesday after its investigatory chamber recommended he perform social work and pay a 50,000 Swiss franc …
Wawrinka beats Del Potro to reach U.S. Open semis
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Swiss third seed Stan Wawrinka outlasted tiring former champion Juan Martin del Potro in four sets to advance to the semi-finals of the U.S. Open on Wednesday.
Broncos extend Sanders contract by three years
(Reuters) – The Denver Broncos have agreed on a new three-year contract with wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders, the team said on Wednesday.
Williams fights off Halep to reach U.S. Open semi-finals
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Simona Halep did something no one else was able to do against Serena Williams at the U.S. Open on Wednesday but still could not stop the world number one from advancing to the semi-finals of the year’s final grand slam.
Williams wary of another semi-final slip-up
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Serena Williams will be wary of another semi-final slip-up when she takes to the Arthur Ashe Stadium court on Thursday to face 10th seed Karolina Pliskova for a spot in the U.S. Open final.
Rio Olympics ticket scalping ring was eyeing future Games: sources
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – A ticket touting ring uncovered at the Rio Games had operated for around 8 years and was preparing for other Olympic events such as the 2020 Tokyo Summer Games, two Rio de Janeiro police sources said on Wednesday.
TIU investigates irregular betting on U.S. Open match
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The Tennis Integrity Unit (TIU) is looking into a first-round match at the U.S. Open after irregular betting patterns were detected but the USTA said on Wednesday it was confident nothing nefarious had taken place.
Party running Rome city hall denounces 2024 Olympic bid
ROME (Reuters) – Italy’s anti-establishment 5-Star Movement (M5S), which runs Rome municipality, said on Wednesday it was opposed to the city’s bid to stage the 2024 summer Olympics, potentially sinking Rome’s chances of victory.
