U.S. cyclist Van Garderen opts out of Rio over Zika
(Reuters) – Cyclist Tejay Van Garderen has withdrawn from consideration for the U.S. team for the Rio Olympics over concerns that the Zika virus outbreak could present risks for his pregnant wife, USA Cycling said on Thursday.
Boxing legend Muhammad Ali in hospital with ‘respiratory’ ailment
(Reuters) – Former world heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali has been hospitalized for a respiratory issue, family spokesman Bob Gunnell said on Thursday.
San Jose hope to get untracked back home in Shark Tank
(Reuters) – In dire need of a Stanley Cup revival back at home in the Shark Tank, San Jose prepare to host the Pittsburgh Penguins when the National Hockey League Finals resume on Saturday.
Djokovic, Serena face overtime as Paris finals beckon
PARIS (Reuters) – World number ones Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams will feel like they are working overtime on Friday when organizers cram all four semi-finals into a single session to try and ensure a rain-ravaged tournament ends on schedule.
No formal proceedings against FIFA chief Infantino says ethics committee
ZURICH (Reuters) – FIFA’s ethics committee has said there are no formal proceedings against Gianni Infantino, the recently-elected president of soccer’s global body, after a German newspaper reported that he was facing a provisional ban for unethical c…
Djokovic and Serena avoid distractions of French Open ‘circus’
PARIS (Reuters) – The French Open was lambasted as “one big circus” by Tomas Berdych on Thursday as soggy weather once again exasperated players seeking a foothold in the semi-finals of the rain-hit claycourt major.
Mixed fortunes for Stenson and Westwood in Sweden
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – European Ryder Cup stalwarts Henrik Stenson and Lee Westwood enjoyed contrasting fortunes in the opening round of the Nordea Masters at the Bro Hof Slott Golf Club on Thursday.
Djokovic to play French Open semi away from main show court
PARIS (Reuters) – World number one Novak Djokovic will play his French Open semi-final on Friday away from the main show court after organizers were forced to stage four semi-finals on the same day in the rain-ravaged grand slam tournament.
All four 2024 bid cities through to next stage: IOC
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (Reuters) – All four cities trying to host the 2024 Games have advanced to the next stage of campaigning with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) finding no major flaws in their bids, it said on Thursday.
Velodrome ready this month, Zika ‘no threat’
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (Reuters) – The Olympic velodrome will be ready for athletes to train there this month, organizers said on Thursday, with the most delayed project of the Games still to be completed two months before the start.
