Super Bowl security tight after Paris attacks, no specific threat seen
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Super Bowl 50 will be one of the most highly guarded sporting events in U.S. history as security services pile resources into preventing any repeat of the deadly attacks in Paris and San Bernardino, although officials have said t…
Lodging tax would help fund 2021 championships
(Reuters) – A proposed increase in Oregon’s state lodging tax could be a significant source of income for the 2021 IAAF world championships, officials say.
FIFA cuts off funding to scandal-hit Americas confederations
MIAMI (Reuters) – FIFA has cut off funding to the corruption-hit confederations for soccer in the Americas, the global football body said on Monday, in a move which could cause future cash flow problems for the two organizations.
Vantiv to stop processing daily fantasy sports payments: NYT
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Vantiv Inc, one of the largest companies to process payments for daily fantasy sports companies, will pull out of the sector as an increasing number of states have declared the games illegal, the New York Times reported on Friday.
Infantino may look outside Europe for FIFA right-hand man
LONDON (Reuters) – FIFA presidential candidate Gianni Infantino said on Monday he would not automatically choose a European to be his secretary general if he wins the election to lead world soccer this month, breaking a pattern dating back more than 10…
French Open stands in Djokovic’s path to greatness
LONDON (Reuters) – He is the tennis version of the Terminator and he’ll definitely be back at the French Open in May, but for Novak Djokovic his exploits at the claycourt major could decide his place in the pantheon of greats.
Maldonado loses Formula One drive at Renault
LONDON (Reuters) – Venezuelan Pastor Maldonado announced on Monday he had lost his Formula One drive, with the seat at Renault-owned Lotus now looking certain to be taken by Denmark’s Kevin Magnussen.
Top woman golfer monitoring Zika situation ahead of Rio Games
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – The women’s world number one golfer Lydia Ko said she will continue to monitor news of the mosquito-borne Zika virus sweeping across South America before the Rio de Janeiro Olympics in August.
Dutchman De Jong joins Los Angeles Galaxy: report
(Reuters) – Dutch midfielder Nigel De Jong has joined U.S. team Los Angeles Galaxy after mutually agreeing to end his contract with AC Milan, the Los Angeles Times reported.
Three athletics officials appeal against life bans
LONDON (Reuters) – Former Russian Athletics boss Valentin Balakhnichev, former Russian coach Alexei Melnikov and former IAAF consultant Papa Massata Diack have appealed against their life bans from the sport, the Court of Arbitration for Sport said on …
