Women boxers punch through social taboos in Sudan
KHARTOUM (Reuters) – Sweat drips from Arafat Abkar’s brow as she dodges blows in an open-air arena in Khartoum’s searing summer heat. Wearing only shorts and a t-shirt, the 22-year-old draws crowds in a country where Muslim mores mean women’s boxing is…
Spurs’ Duncan, Ginobili ponder future plans after shock playoff exit
(Reuters) – Future Hall of Famers Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili, who have been the heart of many championship teams with the San Antonio Spurs, are undecided on their NBA playing futures after an unexpected early playoff exit.
Australia’s Beale signs for Wasps from NSW Waratahs
(Reuters) – Australia utility back Kurtley Beale has joined English Premiership club Wasps from New South Wales Waratahs because he wants to experience the passion for the game in Europe.
Olympic track power Kenya told how to fix doping law
NAIROBI (Reuters) – Kenya has been told what it needs to do to fall in line with the code of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), its sports minister said on Friday, a day after it was judged non-compliant and placed at risk of missing the Rio Olympic…
F1 drivers vexed by tear away troubles
BARCELONA (Reuters) – Formula One drivers fear that a simple, throwaway strip of plastic film could land them in trouble and they do not know how to handle it.
All Black Carter seeks to add European crown with Racing 92
PARIS (Reuters) – New Zealand rugby great Dan Carter will hope to add a European crown to his long list of titles when Racing 92 face off against Saracens in Lyon in Saturday’s Anglo-French Champions Cup final.
Leicester’s title win sparks rise in global merchandise sales
(Reuters) – Leicester City’s march to the Premier League title has been accompanied by a boost in sales revenue, with global exports of club merchandise more than doubling this season.
Brumbies grind down Rebels to stay top in Australia
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – The ACT Brumbies got away with one dubious try but were disallowed another as they beat the Melbourne Rebels 30-22 to remain top of the Australian conference in Super Rugby on Friday.
Ferrari first, second in first Spanish GP practice
BARCELONA (Reuters) – Ferrari were first and second in opening practice for the Spanish Grand Prix on Friday, with Sebastian Vettel leading Kimi Raikkonen, and the top four drivers all inside last year’s pole position time.
Tennis Australia back Kyrgios over behavior criticism
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Tennis Australia (TA) and the Australian Olympic Committee appear to be headed for a showdown over Nick Kyrgios for the Rio Games after the 21-year-old was publicly backed by his sport’s governing body on Friday.
