Infantino says Cross Trading contract ‘properly conducted’ by UEFA
ZURICH (Reuters) – FIFA president Gianni Infantino said a contract he signed for the sale of broadcast rights to Ecuador when he was working for UEFA had been “properly conducted” by European soccer’s governing body.
McIlroy needs to rein in aggression to win Masters: Levet
AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) – Rory McIlroy may need to dial back his aggression and play more “Nicklaus-like” to taste victory at Augusta National, according to former British Open runner-up Thomas Levet.
Cabrera-Bello texts former Masters winner Olazabal for tips
AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) – In a perfect world, Masters rookie Rafael Cabrera-Bello would have played three practice rounds with two-time champion Jose Maria Olazabal this week to prepare for his first tournament at Augusta National.
Els, back with Leadbetter, in fine Masters fettle
AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) – Ernie Els, his confidence flooding back after a return to health and a reunion with his old coach, sounds more enthusiastic than in years as he prepares for the 80th Masters starting on Thursday.
Swiss police raid UEFA headquarters to examine contract
NYON, Switzerland (Reuters) – Swiss police raided the headquarters of the European soccer body UEFA in Nyon on Wednesday to gather information about a contract signed by Gianni Infantino, now head of the global soccer body FIFA, that was reported in th…
Toronto manager ignites baseball backlash with ‘dresses’ comment
TORONTO (Reuters) – The manager of the Toronto Blue Jays faced a backlash on Wednesday after saying players might have to “wear dresses” because umpires in Tuesday’s game enforced a new slide rule designed to take deliberate contact out of baseball.
Augusta National masters art of minimal sponsorship
AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) – Sports sponsorship deals, even multi-million dollar ones, follow a pretty basic process. This applies nearly everywhere, but not at the Masters golf tournament.
FIFA ethics body opens formal proceedings against Trujillo
ZURICH (Reuters) – FIFA’s ethics watchdog has opened formal proceedings against Colombia’s Miguel Trujillo after he pleaded guilty last month in U.S. federal court to four counts, including conspiracy to commit money-laundering and conspiracy to commit…
Swiss attorney general says searched UEFA HQ
ZURICH (Reuters) – Switzerland’s Office of the Attorney General (OAG) conducted a search for evidence at the headquarters of European soccer body on Wednesday, the OAG said on Wednesday.
Agnel can defend 200 freestyle title says FFN
PARIS (Reuters) – France’s Yannick Agnel will be allowed to defend his 200 meters freestyle Olympic title despite failing to meet the French swimming federation’s (FFN) qualifying requirements, the FFN said on Wednesday.
