ESPN in TV debate invite to FIFA election five
MIAMI, Dec 29 (Reuters) – U.S. sports television network ESPN has invited the five candidates in FIFA’s presidential election to participate in a debate on the future of the crisis-hit governing body for world soccer.
NZ rugby star sparks controversy with graphic Syrian Twitter images
SYDNEY (Reuters) – New Zealand rugby star and U.N. Children’s Fund (UNICEF)ambassador Sonny Bill Williams has provoked a storm of controversy after posting graphic photos of dead children following a visit to a Syrian refugee camp.
ESPN in TV debate invite to FIFA election five
MIAMI, Dec 29 (Reuters) – U.S. sports television network ESPN has invited the five candidates in FIFA’s presidential election to participate in a debate on the future of the crisis-hit governing body for world soccer.
Russia unlikely to compete in Rio, European Athletics chief says
LONDON (Reuters) – European Athletics president Svein Arne Hansen does not expect Russia to return to international competition in time for next year’s Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
Blatter gives up on FIFA, says fighting for his honor: Bunte
ZURICH (Reuters) – Banned FIFA president Sepp Blatter feels “abandoned” by the global soccer body and will now focus on clearing his name, the 79-year-old Swiss told German magazine Bunte.
Brock Osweiler will quarterback Broncos in finale
(Reuters) – Moments after his Denver Broncos clinched a playoff berth on Monday with a 20-17 overtime victory at home against the Cincinnati Bengals, Broncos coach Gary Kubiak said he will stay with Brock Osweiler as his starter in next week’s final.
Packers trio deny links to doping dealer
MIAMI (Reuters) – Three Green Bay Packers NFL players named in an Al-Jazeera television report into the use of performance-enhancing drugs have denied any wrongdoing and labeled the allegations a “fabrication.”
Broncos tame Bengals in overtime to clinch playoff berth
(The Sports Xchange) – Brandon McManus kicked a 37-yard field goal in overtime after missing one at the end of regulation as the Denver Broncos beat the Cincinnati Bengals 20-17 to clinch a playoff berth on Monday.
Cavs use long-range bombs to block out Suns
(The Sports Xchange) – Guard Kyrie Irving scored 22 points in 24 minutes and hit his team’s 17th three-pointer just before the shot clock buzzer with 21 seconds left as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the fading Phoenix Suns 101-97 on Monday.
World body takes aim at NFL testing after doping report
(Reuters) – The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) on Monday described allegations made in an Al-Jazeera report that Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning took human growth hormone (HGH) as “very concerning” and has urged “increased collaboration” wit…
