Mets captain Wright to have neck surgery
(The Sports Xchange) – New York Mets third baseman David Wright said he will undergo neck surgery on Thursday to repair the herniated disk that has sidelined him since late May.
IAAF rejects new BBC claims over Coe
(Reuters) – Athletics’ governing body the IAAF has rejected claims by the BBC that its president Sebastian Coe misled a British government probe into doping and that he was helped in his presidential campaign by the son of his predecessor in the positi…
Russian fans attack Spanish tourists in Cologne
BERLIN (Reuters) – Seven Russian soccer fans beat up three Spanish tourists outside Cologne’s landmark cathedral on Thursday, a police spokesman said, adding that six of the Russians were detained.
Palmer touches every player generation at Oakmont
OAKMONT, Pennsylvania (Reuters) – Golfing great Arnold Palmer, one of Pennsylvania’s most famous sons, will not attend this week’s U.S. Open at his beloved Oakmont Country Club but his influence lives on through almost every player in the field.
Russia decision moment of truth for IOC, IAAF, says Pound
(Reuters) – With a jaded sporting world looking on, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the athletics governing body face the moment of truth on Friday, says former World Anti-Doping Agency president Dick Pound as drug tainted Russian athlete…
German medal hope Buhl warns of tricky waters
EVIAN, France (Reuters) – German sailor Philipp Buhl is chasing an Olympic medal at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics in less than two months to complete his collection but warns the water of Guanabara bay could prove to be a tricky adversary.
Sturridge strikes late to seal 2-1 win for England
LENS (Reuters) – Substitute Daniel Sturridge stabbed home a dramatic winner in stoppage time to steer England towards a 2-1 win over Wales and top spot in their Euro 2016 group on Thursday.
Boisterous fun or potential riot – England fans gassed anyway
MARSEILLE, France (Reuters) – Images of Robocop-style riot police amid clouds of tear gas to a backdrop of sirens and defiant chanting suggested Lille was in meltdown on Wednesday, yet some of those involved have suggested it was more of a cross-cultur…
Federer races through to Halle quarters
(Reuters) – Roger Federer hurried into the quarter-finals of the Gerry Weber Open in Halle on Thursday, wrapping up a 6-3 7-5 victory over Tunisia’s Malek Jaziri in 69 minutes.
Ricciardo set for two more years at Red Bull
BAKU (Reuters) – Daniel Ricciardo is set to stay with Red Bull to the end of 2018 after the Australian said the Formula One team looked the best place to be and he hoped to fight for the title next season.
