Swiss examine 152 suspicious transfers linked to FIFA probe
ZURICH (Reuters) – Swiss authorities are reviewing more than 150 reports of suspicious financial activity linked to FIFA’s decision to award Russia and Qatar the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, a spokesman for the attorney general said on Tuesday.
Athletics chief says Russia must qualify for Rio Games by June: R-Sport
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russian athletes will be unable to compete at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games if a ban on their participation is not lifted by June, the head of the Russian Athletics Federation (VFLA) was quoted as saying on Tuesday.
Jordan’s Prince Ali calls for delay in FIFA vote, appeals to CAS
LONDON (Reuters) – FIFA presidential candidate Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein has appealed to sport’s highest tribunal over his request for transparent voting booths and independent scrutineers at Friday’s election for the head of the global soccer body.
Prince Ali’s FIFA voting booth request goes to CAS
ZURICH (Reuters) – The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) is to hear an appeal by FIFA presidential candidate Prince Ali Al Hussein for Friday’s election to use transparent voting booths and independent scrutineers, CAS said on Tuesday.
Honda replace F1 head Arai after troubled season
BARCELONA (Reuters) – Embattled Honda surprised partners McLaren on Tuesday by announcing a change of leadership in their Formula One engine programme less than a month before the season starts in Australia.
Wales recall Cuthbert, Davies and Lydiate
LONDON (Reuters) – Wales named winger Alex Cuthbert, lock Bradley Davies and flanker Dan Lydiate in their team to play France in the Six Nations in Cardiff on Friday.
Whiteside comes off bench to fire Heat past Pacers
(The Sports Xchange) – Center Hassan Whiteside came off the bench to provide 19 points and 18 rebounds, leading the Miami Heat to a 101-93 overtime win over the Indiana Pacers on Monday night at AmericanAirlines Arena.
Curry and Thompson combine as Warriors edge out Hawks
(The Sports Xchange) – Backcourt mates Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson scored a combined 63 points, and the Golden State Warriors blew a 23-point lead but came back to beat the Atlanta Hawks 102-92 Monday.
Rio subway line may not be finished before Games
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – The metro line extension that will connect Rio de Janeiro’s Olympic Park in Barra de Tijuca with the rest of the city is at risk of not being finished before the Games start in August, if a delayed development bank loan is no…
Lundqvist hopes World Cup doesn’t end NHL’s Olympic run
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Henrik Lundqvist is looking forward to playing in the re-booted World Cup of Hockey but the Swedish goalie hopes the tournament does not ultimately spell the end of NHL participation in the Olympics.
