Russia and England could be expelled from Euro 2016 if violence persists
PARIS/MARSEILLE, France (Reuters) – European soccer’s governing body warned the English and Russian soccer associations on Sunday their teams could be disqualified from Euro 2016 if there was more of the fan violence that has injured several dozen peop…
Croatia rely on Modric touch to tame Turkey
PARIS (Reuters) – A touch of Luka Modric magic handed Croatia a 1-0 win over Turkey on Sunday that puts them in pole position to successfully negotiate one of the toughest groups at Euro 2016.
Chinese winner Wu makes European Tour history in Austria
VIENNA (Reuters) – Wu Ashun became the first male Chinese golfer to win multiple European Tour titles when he triumphed at the Lyoness Open in Atzenbrugg, Austria on Sunday.
Froome in good shape for Tour after third Dauphine win
(Reuters) – Britain’s Chris Froome looks in good shape to defend his Tour de France title next month after winning the Criterium du Dauphine for the third time in four years on Sunday.
Murray hopes new Lendl partnership is a long one
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s Andy Murray has reunited with former coach Ivan Lendl as the world number two prepares for another tilt at the Wimbledon title.
Bolt prepared to return Olympic relay gold
KINGSTON (Reuters) – Usain Bolt has told Reuters he would have no problem giving back one of his six Olympic gold medals if a Jamaican relay team mate is confirmed to have failed a drugs test.
Gordie Howe’s family opens visitation, funeral to public
TORONTO (Reuters) – The family of deceased hockey legend Gordie Howe has opened the hockey legend’s visitation and funeral in Detroit to the public, according to his former team and local media.
Dominant England punished by Russia for wasteful finishing
PARIS (Reuters) – A youthful England side produced a performance full of verve and skill but were punished for failing to convert their dominance into goals as Russia grabbed a late equalizer in their Euro 2016 opener in Marseille on Saturday.
Bolt stumbles to victory in 9.88 seconds
KINGSTON (Reuters) – Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt sounded a strong warning to his rivals for the Rio Games by winning the 100 metres at the Racers Grand Prix in Kingston in 9.88 seconds on Saturday after recovering from a stumble.
U.S. win group after Costa Rica stun Colombia
(Reuters) – The United States beat Paraguay 1-0 and advanced to the quarter-finals of the Copa America as Group A winners on Saturday after Costa Rica stunned already-qualified Colombia 3-2.
