FIFA names Samoura as first female secretary general
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – FIFA named an African woman with no experience in soccer administration as its second most powerful official on Friday, part of changes made by the sport’s ruling body to move on from a major corruption scandal.
Reyes suspended until May 31 for domestic violence
(Reuters) – Colorado Rockies shortstop Jose Reyes has accepted a suspension without pay through May 31 for violating the Major League Baseball (MLB) domestic violence policy, the league announced on Friday.
Kremlin: Olympic doping allegations ‘treacherous slander’
MOSCOW (Reuters) – The Kremlin dismissed allegations that Russia had run a sophisticated doping programme at the last winter Olympics as treacherous slander on Friday, calling the ex-head of the country’s anti-doping laboratory “a turncoat.”
Federer out, Serena overcomes dog-food illness
ROME (Reuters) – Roger Federer said ‘time was ticking’ in his battle to recover form and fitness for the French Open after he lost to rising Austrian Dominic Thiem 7-6(2) 6-4 in the third round of the Italian Open on Thursday.
Speculation ends as Kings give Sutter contract extension
(Reuters) – Weeks of speculation about Darryl Sutter’s future with the Los Angeles Kings finally ended on Friday when the National Hockey League team agreed to a multi-year contract extension with their experienced head coach.
Tennis-Resilient Djokovic fends off Nadal, Murray wins
ROME (Reuters) – World number one Novak Djokovic fended off a resurgent Rafael Nadal 7-5 7-6 (4) in a pulsating battle on Friday to reach the semi-finals of the Italian Open.
Bidding for 2026 World Cup must be bullet-proof : Infantino
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – The 2026 World Cup bidding process must be “bullet-proof” after the controversy which has surrounded the hosting of the next two tournaments, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Friday.
Brad Pitt to wave Le Mans 24 Hours start flag
(Reuters) – Hollywood actor Brad Pitt will be the honorary starter for the Le Mans 24 Hours sports car race in June, organizers of the endurance classic said on Friday.
FIFA lifts suspension on Indonesia
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Indonesia’s suspension from international soccer for government interference in the country’s soccer federation has ended after almost a year, FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced on Friday.
Greipel powers his way to Giro stage seven victory
(Reuters) – Veteran Andre Greipel powered his way to a splendid victory in the seventh stage of the Giro d’Italia on Friday, in a rain-affected race between Sulmona and Folign.
