Russia’s Chicherova records clean London 2012 B-sample: TASS
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russian high jump champion Anna Chicherova tested negative for doping after an reexamination of her B-sample taken at the London Olympics, a potential boost to Russia’s efforts to have its athletics federation reinstated in time for …
Green carpet treatment awaits Muguruza in Mallorca
LONDON (Reuters) – When Spain’s newly-crowned French open champion Garbine Muguruza arrives in Mallorca this week it will not be a red carpet they lay down but a lush green one.
‘We’re prepared’, says Paris police chief ahead of Euro 2016
PARIS (Reuters) – Paris’ police chief said on Monday he would be receiving thousands of reinforcements ahead of the Euro 2016 soccer tournament and that his force was as prepared as it could be to face the risk of a militant attack in the French capita…
Zatopek legs to run wild in Rio
PRAGUE (Reuters) – The triumphs of Czech great Emil Zatopek will be celebrated in Rio de Janeiro with dozens of pairs of electric-powered life-sized legs created by artist David Cerny.
Messi more determined than ever to win with Argentina
BARCELONA (Reuters) – Argentina’s Lionel Messi has unfinished business going into the Centenary Copa America that is being staged in the United States with the Barcelona star keen to help his nation capture a first major title in 23 years.
Djokovic eyes Golden Slam, turns rivals green with envy
PARIS (Reuters) – He is the tennis version of the Incredible Hulk and on Sunday Novak Djokovic made his closest rivals turn green with envy as he finally achieved something no man had accomplished for nearly half a century.
Inspirational Poulter named as Ryder Cup vice captain
LONDON (Reuters) – Ian Poulter has been named as one of Europe’s vice captains for this year’s Ryder Cup after the Englishman wrote off his chances of making the team as a player.
Semenya rivals are racing for second in Rio: Sharp
(Reuters) – Britain’s Lynsey Sharp says the rest of the world’s 800 meters runners will be racing for second place behind South Africa’s Caster Semenya at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro in August.
India’s L&T wins $135 million Qatar World Cup stadium contract: official
DOHA (Reuters) – Larsen & Toubro Ltd has secured a contract to build a $135 million stadium for Qatar’s 2022 World Cup, an official told Reuters on Monday, a boost for the Indian firm facing a slowdown in its key Middle East market due to low oil prices.
Warriors destroy Cavaliers to open 2-0 Finals lead
OAKLAND, California (Reuters) – The Golden State Warriors moved into a commanding position in the NBA Finals with a 110-77 romp over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday, the defending champions easing to victory in front of a delighted home crowd.
