Lorenzo cannot intervene in Rossi appeal to CAS
(Reuters) – Yamaha’s Jorge Lorenzo has been told by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) that he cannot intervene in a bid by title rival and team mate Valentino Rossi to overturn a sanction that could decide the MotoGP title in Valencia this weeke…
Candidate for FIFA presidency Sexwale warns against ‘sponsor activism’
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Major sponsors of world soccer went too far when they issued calls last month for the resignation of FIFA President Sepp Blatter, South African businessman Tokyo Sexwale and candidate to succeed Blatter, said on Tuesday.
Dusty Baker new manager of Washington Nationals
(Reuters) – The Washington Nationals have named veteran Dusty Baker as their new manager, the Major League Baseball team announced on Tuesday.
Titans fire Whisenhunt as head coach
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The Tennessee Titans have fired head coach Ken Whisenhunt less than two years after signing him to a five-year contract, the NFL team said on Tuesday.
Accuser of NHL’s Kane no longer wants to cooperate in rape probe
(Reuters) – A woman who accused Chicago Blackhawks star Patrick Kane of rape has told prosecutors that she no longer wants to cooperate in the investigation, five sources with knowledge of the case told The Buffalo News.
German soccer headquarters raided over 2006 World Cup payment
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Police and tax investigators raided the headquarters of Germany’s soccer association (DFB) on Tuesday and searched the homes of officials to investigate suspected tax evasion linked to the awarding of the 2006 World Cup, prosecuto…
Singapore track intruder jailed for six weeks
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – A Singapore district court sentenced a 27-year-old man to six weeks in jail on Tuesday for breaching security fences and entering the circuit during this year’s Formula One grand prix in September.
Beaten Colts hope for better Luck next time
(Reuters) – Questions concerning Andrew Luck’s health remained unanswered on Monday after another uneven performance left further doubts about the Indianapolis quarterback’s well being.
49ers set to bench quarterback Kaepernick after dismal start
(Reuters) – The San Francisco 49ers will bench starting quarterback Colin Kaepernick in favor of Blaine Gabbert, according to multiple reports on Monday. The team’s QB change will take place when the 49ers face the Atlanta Falcons this coming weekend a…
Panthers claim wild overtime victory to remain unbeaten
(The Sports Xchange) – Carolina kicker Graham Gano atoned for a missed extra point by kicking a game-winning 52-yard field goal in overtime as the Panthers stayed unbeaten by defeating the Indianapolis Colts 29-26 on Monday.
