Serena concerned over Zika, but puts faith in Olympic support team
LONDON (Reuters) – Tennis star Serena Williams says she is concerned about the Zika outbreak ahead of August’s Rio Olympics, but has faith in the support team dealing with worries about the mosquito-carried virus.
Fan chief says Russians suffering ‘politicized’ treatment at Euro 2016
MOSCOW (Reuters) – The head of Russia’s football supporters’ association on Thursday said Russian fans were the victims of “politicized” treatment at Euro 2016 and blamed French authorities for violence.
Slump not due to any eating disorder, says Bouchard
LONDON (Reuters) – Former Wimbledon runner-up Eugenie Bouchard’s slide down the tennis rankings had nothing to do with any eating disorder, the Canadian said on Thursday.
Qatar uses 3D printers to make World Cup stadiums ‘desert-proof’
DOHA (Reuters) – Scientists at Qatar University are testing 3D-printed models of football stadiums that Qatar is building for the 2022 World Cup to see if they can endure the Gulf state’s punishing desert climate.
Kuwait sues IOC for $1 billion over Olympic ban
KUWAIT (Reuters) – Kuwait is seeking $1 billion in damages from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for banning the country from international competitions, state news agency KUNA reported.
Joshua has a lot of weaknesses, says title opponent Breazeale
(Reuters) – British boxer Anthony Joshua’s weaknesses will be exposed when he defends his IBF world heavyweight title, his opponent Dominic Breazeale has said as the American returns to London for the first time since his 2012 Olympics nightmare.
Pistorius says murdered girlfriend would want him to go free: ITV
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Oscar Pistorius said that Reeva Steenkamp, the girlfriend he was convicted of murdering on Valentine’s Day 2013, would want him to go free, in a television interview due to be broadcast on Friday.
Azarenka ruled out of Wimbledon with knee injury
LONDON (Reuters) – Former world number one Victoria Azarenka has withdrawn from Wimbledon with a knee injury, organizers said on Thursday.
Australia’s Mills set to use personal security in Rio
(Reuters) – Australia’s NBA player Patty Mills said he plans to hire personal security at the Rio Olympics to ensure the safety of his family after a Paralympic sailor and team official from his country were robbed at gunpoint in the host city.
Kenyan president signs anti-doping measures into law
NAIROBI (Reuters) – Kenya’s president signed an anti-doping amendment bill into law on Thursday, after the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said Kenyan legislation passed in April needed further changes if the country was to be declared compliant with …
