Wambach bows out in defeat as China end 11-year U.S. streak
(Reuters) – Abby Wambach, the most prolific goalscorer of all time in international soccer, bowed out of the game in defeat on Wednesday when the United States women’s team lost 1-0 to China to end an unbeaten run of 104 matches on home soil.
Doctor found not guilty of negligence in swimming champion Park’s case
SEOUL (Reuters) – The doctor who administered injections which caused decorated South Korean swimmer Park Tae-hwan to fail a doping test was found not guilty of causing injury through professional negligence on Thursday.
Hartley poised to be named England captain – reports
LONDON (Reuters) – Firebrand hooker Dylan Hartley is set to replace Chris Robshaw as England captain under new coach Eddie Jones, British media reported on Thursday.
Australia Rugby Union seals bumper new TV deal
SYDNEY (Reuters) – The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) has signed off on a massive increase in its share of broadcasting rights for the Super Rugby competition and international matches after announcing a five-year agreement worth A$285 million ($206.23 m…
El Salvador police detain former soccer boss wanted in U.S.
SAN SALVADOR (Reuters) – El Salvador’s former soccer federation president, Reynaldo Vasquez, who is wanted in the United States in connection with a probe targeting alleged corruption in the sport, has been detained, police said on Wednesday.
Australia sign head coach Verhaeren until Tokyo Olympics
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australian swimming received some certainty for the next Olympic cycle with the decision to extend head coach Jacco Verhaeren’s contract until the 2020 Games in Tokyo on Thursday.
Undefeated Panthers vow not to overlook Giants
(Reuters) – On paper, the New York Giants look to be overmatched in Sunday’s pivotal game against the unbeaten Carolina Panthers, but the rival National Football League coaches do not see it that way.
Jaguares unveiled as Argentina’s new Super Rugby franchise
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Argentina officially unveiled the country’s new Super Rugby franchise, Los Jaguares, and named former Pumas captain Felipe Contepomi on the coaching staff on Wednesday.
Moscow court says German documentary about sports doping false
MOSCOW (Reuters) – A Moscow court on Wednesday ruled that a German TV documentary which alleged widespread doping among Russian athletes was based on inaccurate information and ordered ARD, the broadcaster behind the film, to pay a small fine.
CAS to rule on Bulgaria Olympics ban by end-January
SOFIA (Reuters) – Sport’s highest court expects to announce a final decision on Bulgaria’s appeal against an Olympics ban on its weightlifters for a string of doping offences by the end of January, it said on Monday.
