India wrestler Yadav says foul play behind failed test
MUMBAI (Reuters) – India’s Narsingh Yadav has claimed his supplements and water had been “sabotaged” after the wrestler due to represent his country in the 74kg category at next month’s Rio Games tested positive for a banned steroid.
Seahawks GM Schneider signs contract extension
(Reuters) – The Seattle Seahawks have reached a contract extension with general manager John Schneider, the NFL team announced on Sunday. The new deal extends through 2021, according to the NFL’s website, and is expected to make Schneider one of the highest paid general managers in the NFL.
Monfils ends title drought with Citi Open win
(Reuters) – Gael Monfils ended a 2 1/2-year title drought by overcoming Ivo Karlovic 5-7 7-6(6) 6-4 in the final of the Citi Open in Washington, D.C on Sunday.
Refugees primed to pump up Games feel-good factor
BERLIN (Reuters) – When record Olympic champion Michael Phelps and the king of sprinting Usain Bolt resume their hunt for world records and gold medals at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics next month they will not be the only big stories in town.
Facing Rio no-shows, golf looks to emerging market growth
(Reuters) – Golf’s return to the Olympics after 112 years may not be as triumphant as many in the sport hoped.
Soccer: Red Bulls win battle of New York
(Reuters) – The Red Bulls won the battle of New York 4-1 on Sunday with Bradley Wright-Phillips netting twice to continue his rich scoring form against NYC FC.
Boxing: Bitter London lesson drives Yadav on path to Rio
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Vikas Krishan Yadav has learned from the bitterest experience that he can leave nothing to chance in the Olympic ring and it is a lesson the Indian boxer will carry with him to the Rio Games.
Syria’s first table tennis Olympian looking beyond Rio
(Reuters) – Teenager Heba Allejji, Syria’s first Olympic table-tennis player, says she wants to show that the sport is alive and well in her country despite the civil war that is driving many fellow players abroad.
Olympic hoodoo still haunts hosts Brazil
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Soccer fans of a certain age will always remember Falcao at the World Cup in 1982 and his starring role alongside Zico, Socrates and Cerezo in one of the greatest Brazil sides of all time.
Griffey, Piazza inducted into baseball Hall of Fame
(Reuters) – With his distinctive style and ear-to-ear smile, Ken Griffey Jr. was inducted into the Major League Baseball (MLB) Hall of Fame on Sunday along with former slugger Mike Piazza.
