Froome prepared to help Thomas win gold in Rio
LONDON (Reuters) – Chris Froome says he would work for British team mate Geraint Thomas at this year’s Olympic Games if his own gold medal ambitions falter in Rio.
Love helps refs, Cavs beat Pacers, end losing streak
(The Sports Xchange) – First, Kevin Love signaled that the Indiana Pacers should’ve been called for an eight-second violation in the backcourt.
Gatlin’s coach steps down as U.S. relay boss for Rio
(Reuters) – The coach of sprinter Justin Gatlin has stepped down as the head of the United States relay squads just months out from the Rio Olympics due to a change in USA Track and Field’s criteria.
Lack of blockbusters turns trade deadline into dud of a day
(Reuters) – With no blockbusters deals to be had Stanley Cup contenders tweaked their rosters while others waved the flag on the season, jettisoning contracts for draft picks in a muted National Hockey League trade deadline day on Monday.
U.S. sportscaster Erin Andrews tells of shock after nude video posted
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Reuters) – Sports broadcaster Erin Andrews tearfully told a Tennessee jury on Monday of her shock and humiliation after learning that a nude video of her taken by a stalker was posted on the Internet.
Infantino begins search for non-European chief exec
MIAMI (Reuters) – The victory celebration over, new FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s first major decision in charge of the troubled world football organization will be to appoint a secretary general, effectively a chief executive, to run day-to-day operations.
Swede Aregawi faces Olympic ax after failed test
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – World indoor 1500 meters champion Abeba Aregawi has been banned from Swedish athletics after she tested positive for an unspecified banned substance, the national federation said on Monday.
In Pakistan, young female boxers punch through gender barriers
KARACHI, Pakistan (Reuters) – In a dense and dusty neighborhood in the southern Pakistani city of Karachi, eight young girls lined up against a cement wall, touching their hands to their faces in prayer before boxing practice began.
New FIFA head Infantino starts work with friendly kickabout
ZURICH (Reuters) – Gianni Infantino began his new job as the boss of soccer’s governing body FIFA with a friendly football match on Monday, leaving matters such as his own salary for another day.
How best to tackle the problem of slow play?
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Frustrating bottlenecks on certain holes; having to wait constantly on slow groups playing ahead; rounds of golf that can take a total of five hours or more.
