Murray keen to win another grand slam before turning 30
NEW YORK (Reuters) – With a second Wimbledon title in the bag, a second gold medal in his pocket and his biggest rival struggling with injury, Andy Murray believes he has a golden chance to add to his three grand slam titles.
Russia to appeal against Rio ban in court
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia will appeal in the Swiss Federal Court on Monday against the Court of Arbitration for Sport’s (CAS) decision to uphold a blanket ban on their athletes from competing in next month’s Rio Paralympics.
Formula One drivers give ‘halo’ cautious thumbs-up
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, BELGIUM (Reuters) – The ‘halo’ cockpit protection device received a cautious thumbs-up from the drivers who experimented with it in Friday’s opening practice session ahead of the Belgian Formula One Grand Prix.
Verstappen keeps feet on ground after setting pace
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, BELGIUM (Reuters) – Max Verstappen is refusing to get carried away with thoughts of a ‘home’ win in Sunday’s Belgian Formula One Grand Prix despite leading a Red Bull one-two on the opening day of practice.
Two Guinea athletes flee Olympic village, stay in Brazil
CONAKRY (Reuters) – Two members of Guinea’s Olympic team disappeared from the athletes village in Rio and have not been seen since, possibly having become illegal economic migrants, a senior sports official told Reuters on Friday.
Guardiola excited about Barcelona reunion
(Reuters) – Pep Guardiola is excited about the prospect of returning to his former club Barcelona, though he acknowledges that Manchester City have their work cut out to advance from a testing Champions League group.
FIFA ethics investigator seeks to ban, fine Qatar official
ZURICH (Reuters) – A FIFA ethics investigator has recommended that a senior Qatari official should be banned from the game for at least two-and-a-half years and fined 20,000 Swiss francs ($20,676) over allegations he failed to cooperate with a inquiry….
Red Bull’s Verstappen fastest in Belgian GP practice
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium, (Reuters) – Max Verstappen was fastest on the opening day of practice for the Belgian Formula One Grand Prix ahead of Red Bull team mate Daniel Ricciardo as world champions Mercedes chose to focus on race preparation.
Schweinsteiger unlikely to play for Man United: Mourinho
(Reuters) – German midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger is unlikely to play for Manchester United this season, manager Jose Mourinho said on Friday.
Man United meet Fenerbahce, Feyenoord in tough Europa League group
(Reuters) – Manchester United will come up against their former striker Robin van Persie after being drawn in a tough Europa League group on Friday alongside Fenerbahce, Feyenoord and Zorya Luhansk.
