Coe’s silence not golden amid latest doping crisis
LONDON (Reuters) – Sebastian Coe has long been one of the most outspoken critics of doping in athletics yet the newly-elected president of the sport’s governing body has remained silent this week in the face of potentially its most damning drugs scanda…
Messi, Tevez, Fleetwood’s Ball vie for FIFA goal of year
LONDON (Reuters) – Argentina’s Lionel Messi and Carlos Tevez, English third tier player David Ball and U.S. women’s international Carli Lloyd were among players included on the shortlist for FIFA’s goal of the year award on Friday.
WADA serious about getting Kenya banned over doping inaction
NAIROBI (Reuters) – The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is stepping up efforts to get Kenya banned from international competition for four years unless the nation seriously tackles doping by its athletes, the chairman of Kenya’s Olympic committee said …
Kisner leads in Shanghai; Spieth, McIlroy 10 off pace
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – American Kevin Kisner continued his birdie barrage to take a two-shot halfway lead at the WGC-HSBC Champions, where stronger winds in China on Friday contributed to a frustrating day for a rusty Jordan Spieth and poorly Rory McIlro…
American duo lead in Japan, stranded Spaniards miss event
(Reuters) – American duo Ryann O’Toole and Angela Stanford grabbed the first round lead at the Toto Japan Classic on Friday, but the final leg of the LPGA’s Asian swing proved a step too far for Spaniards Azahara Munoz and Beatriz Recari.
Lillard’s big third quarter leads Blazers over Grizzlies
(The Sports Xchange) – Damian Lillard’s 14 third-quarter points were the impetus for the Portland Trail Blazers’ 115-96 romp past the Memphis Grizzlies at the Moda Center.
Manziel struggles as Browns lose to Bengals
(Reuters) – Cleveland quarterback Johnny Manziel’s latest appearance did little to convince the Browns he is the right man to lead the team forward after an inconsistent display in a 31-10 defeat to the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday.
Bengals improve to 8-0 by beating Browns
(The Sports Xchange) – Tight end Tyler Eifert caught three touchdown passes from Andy Dalton as Cincinnati remained unbeaten with a 31-10 victory over the Cleveland Browns at Paul Brown Stadium.
Mariners continue revamp with Rays trade
(Reuters) – The Seattle Mariners continued their revamp by completing a six-player trade with the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday.
Wade leads Heat past Timberwolves
(The Sports Xchange) – When the half-court shots were falling, it became clear it was Dwyane Wade’s night.
