Suspended Guatemalan judge pleads not guilty in U.S. soccer case
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A suspended Guatemalan judge who was arrested while aboard a Disney cruise ship has pleaded not guilty to charges that he took bribes in exchange for media and marketing rights to World Cup qualifier matches.
Virus costs Schwartzel South African Open title tilt
CAPE TOWN (Reuters) – A wretched Christmas for South African golfer Charl Schwartzel has been compounded by having to withdraw from next week’s South African Open when the European PGA Tour resumes after the holiday break.
Injury woes hit Warriors’ title defense
(Reuters) – The Golden State Warriors’ NBA title defense has been hit by a spate of injuries to their players, an issue they did not have to grapple with in their triumphant previous season.
Lack of Curry leaves flat Warriors with no stomach for fight
(The Sports Xchange) – The Dallas Mavericks took full advantage of Stephen Curry’s absence with a lower left leg injury by bolting to an early 17-point lead on the way to a 114-91 victory over the Golden State Warriors at American Airlines Center on We…
Charlotte forward Jefferson to undergo knee surgery
(Reuters) – Charlotte Hornets forward Al Jefferson is to undergo surgery for a right knee injury and is expected to miss around six weeks, the team announced on Wednesday.
McCoy to become Sir AP in New Year honours
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s twenty-times champion jump jockey AP McCoy was knighted by the Queen in the New Year Honours List on Wednesday.
McCaw awarded New Zealand’s highest honor
WELLINGTON (Reuters) – World Cup-winning captain Richie McCaw has been given his country’s highest honor, being appointed to the Order of New Zealand (ONZ).
Pacquiao to fight Bradley in April 9 bout
(Reuters) – Manny Pacquiao will return to the ring for a possible swan song next April to take on American Timothy Bradley for a third time, the Filipino’s promoter told Reuters on Wednesday.
U.S. prosecutors trumped by Uruguay in FIFA corruption case
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A little-known criminal case in Uruguay is hindering U.S. efforts to prosecute a top official charged in the wide-reaching investigation into corruption at world soccer body FIFA.
Dodgers sign Kazmir in effort to plug Greinke hole
(Reuters) – The Los Angeles Dodgers announced the signing of left-handed starter Scott Kazmir on Wednesday, taking a step towards replacing the huge loss of Zack Greinke in their pitching rotation.
