Russians arrested, alcohol banned as France tries to quell Euro fan violence
PARIS/NICE (Reuters) – Police on Tuesday detained 43 Russia fans suspected of taking part in clashes with England supporters in Marseille at the start of the Euro 2016 soccer tournament, and two cities in northern France imposed alcohol bans in a bid t…
Nishikori withdraws from Halle with injury
(Reuters) – Japan’s Kei Nishikori pulled out of the Gerry Weber Open with a rib injury on Wednesday, tournament organizers said.
Ronaldo is no Messi, counters Iceland’s Arnason
(Reuters) – Iceland defender Kari Arnason has responded angrily to Cristiano Ronaldo’s “small mentality” jibe after the 1-1 draw with Portugal at Euro 2016, saying that the Real Madrid star was no Lionel Messi.
Invoking Norse gods, Iceland celebrates Viking conquest of Portugal
REYKJAVIK (Reuters) – With some invoking the Norse god Thor, Icelanders draped in blue and red celebrated a famous draw against Portugal at the European Championship by spilling into the streets of Reykjavik to chant “Afram (Go) Iceland!” in the land o…
Second Tokyo governor quits over scandal since it won Olympics
TOKYO (Reuters) – Tokyo Governor Yoichi Masuzoe resigned on Wednesday after coming under fire for misuse of tax money, including spending on family trips and artwork, the latest embarrassment as the Japanese capital prepares to host the 2020 Olympics.
Nadal conqueror Brown handed Wimbledon wildcard
LONDON (Reuters) – Dreadlocked German Dustin Brown will have the chance to follow up last year’s Wimbledon heroics after being handed a wildcard for the championships on Wednesday.
Rio will be better for hosting Olympic Games: Bach
(Reuters) – Rio de Janeiro will benefit from hosting the Olympic Games, the president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Thomas Bach said as Brazil struggles to cope with its worst recession in decades.
Puerto Rico’s baseball love gets major league cold shoulder
SAN JUAN (Reuters) – When the ball cracked off Cariduros shortstop Luis Mateo’s bat, driving in the eventual winning run in a crucial June 4 play-off game, Angel Mulero and his family didn’t just cheer.
Hamilton hoping for another first in Baku
BAKU (Reuters) – Formula One takes a step into the unknown this weekend with its first grand prix in Azerbaijan but triple world champion Lewis Hamilton hopes the race will take him back to familiar territory.
Italy can overcome Ibrahimovic threat to beat Sweden: De Rossi
(Reuters) – Italy are wary of the threat Sweden captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic poses but they can win Friday’s Euro 2016 match in the same way they defeated Belgium, midfielder Daniele De Rossi has said.
