South American soccer bosses charged in latest FIFA graft probe
WASHINGTON/ZURICH (Reuters) – Soccer bosses from across South and Central America were among 16 people charged on Thursday with multimillion-dollar bribery schemes for marketing and broadcast rights, in a dismantling of a Latin American soccer network …
Hawks prevent comeback by Lakers
(The Sports Xchange) – Center Al Horford scored 16 points to lead five double-figure scorers and added nine rebounds as the Hawks took a 19-point lead in the second quarter and held off a Lakers rally for a 100-87 victory on Friday.
Red Sox sign pitching ace Price to seven-year deal
(Reuters) – The Boston Red Sox officially confirmed on Friday that they have agreed to a seven-year contract with left-handed pitcher David Price, one of the top starting pitchers available in the free agent market.
South American soccer bosses charged in latest FIFA graft probe
WASHINGTON/ZURICH (Reuters) – Soccer bosses from across South and Central America were among 16 people charged on Thursday with multimillion-dollar bribery schemes for marketing and broadcast rights, in a dismantling of a Latin American soccer network …
Guatemalan judge arrested on Disney cruise ship on soccer bribery charges
ORLANDO, Fla. (Reuters) – Federal agents boarded a Disney cruise ship in Florida on Friday to arrest a Guatemalan judge who is one of dozens of soccer officials charged by U.S. prosecutors investigating corruption in the sport’s world governing body FI…
Sizzling Spieth in three-way tie for lead at Albany
(Reuters) – Jordan Spieth rebounded from a shaky start to get his title defense back on track as he charged into a share of the lead after the second round of the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas on Friday.
U.S. stun New Zealand in World Rugby Sevens opener
(Reuters) – England, South Africa and Fiji all went unbeaten on day one of the new HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series that kicked off in Dubai but New Zealand suffered a shock defeat by the United States.
Giants try out rugby league’s Tom Burgess at tight end
(Reuters) – Rugby league standout Tom Burgess has tried out at tight end position for the injury-hit New York Giants of the National Football League ahead of their Sunday showdown against MetLife Stadium co-tenants the New York Jets.
Coach Cooper signs contract extension with the Lightning
(Reuters) – Tampa Bay head coach Jon Cooper, who led the Lightning to the Stanley Cup Final last season, has signed a multi-year contract extension to remain with the franchise, the National Hockey League team said on Friday.
Mets GM Alderson diagnosed with treatable cancer
(Reuters) – New York Mets general manager Sandy Alderson has a treatable form of cancer and will not attend next week’s Winter Meetings in Nashville, the National League team said on Friday.
