France’s rail chief is hopeful strike will end before Euro soccer
PARIS (Reuters) – The head of France’s state railway said on Tuesday he was hopeful a week-long strike would end before the Euro 2016 soccer tournament starts on Friday after a new deal was put to the hardline CGT and other unions.
Blood thicker than water for Rio-bound Bhokanal
MUMBAI (Reuters) – Indian rower Dattu Bhokanal has battled adversity to secure Olympic qualification and his journey to Rio has been made even more remarkable following a childhood bout of aquaphobia and fears for his mother’s health during his final p…
Malaysia’s Lee on right track for Rio, says coach
(Reuters) – After picking up a sixth Indonesia Open title on Sunday and guaranteeing a return to the top of the badminton world rankings, Malaysia’s Lee Chong Wei is on the right track for the Rio Olympics but there is still work to be done, his coach …
MMA Fighter Kimbo Slice passes away at 42
(The Sports Xchange) – Mixed martial arts fighter Kimbo Slice, who rose to fame in the early 2000s through videos of his unsanctioned street fights and backyard brawls, died on Monday at the age of 42.
Di Maria scores as Argentina beat Chile
(Reuters) – Argentina shrugged off the absence of Lionel Messi to beat Chile 2-1 in the Copa America on Monday, with an emotional Angel Di Maria scoring the opening goal and dedicating it to his grandmother, who passed away before the game.
Pens prove mightier than the Sharks to close on Cup
(Reuters) – The Pittsburgh Penguins moved one win away from a fourth Stanley Cup triumph after Eric Fehr’s late goal sealed a 3-1 road victory over the San Jose Sharks in Game Four on Monday.
DeChambeau claims U.S. Open spot, Donald in playoff
(Reuters) – Rookie Bryson DeChambeau earned a spot at the U.S. Open on Monday after coming through the final stage of qualifying but former world number one Luke Donald will have to return early on Tuesday for a playoff.
Mistake to hold Centenary Copa in the U.S.: Uruguay FA chief
(Reuters) – The head of Uruguay’s soccer association, Wilmar Valdez, says it was a mistake to play the Centenary Copa America in the United States and that the tournament had been arranged to favor Mexico, who beat Uruguay 3-1 in their opening game.
Obama lauds Denver Broncos, Peyton Manning for Super Bowl win
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama welcomed the Denver Broncos to the White House on Monday to congratulate the Super Bowl champions for their victory over the Carolina Panthers and send off retiring quarterback Peyton Manning with words of …
Love returns to Cleveland, uncertain for Game Three
(The Sports Xchange) – Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love was cleared to fly home with the team on Monday, but his availability for Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland remains in question.
