Planet rugby is on the rise
LONDON (Reuters) – The world’s fastest-growing sport. That status is claimed by many, but rugby union has a genuine shot at the title on the back of a record-breaking Rugby World Cup.
USA Boxing drafts in Irish coach amid controversy in Dublin
DUBLIN (Reuters) – The United States named Ireland’s Billy Walsh as their women’s boxing coach on Wednesday, a week after his resignation in Ireland ahead of next year’s Rio Olympics caused a political storm and front-page headlines.
Seven ready to run for head of FIFA; Nakhid disqualified
ZURICH (Reuters) – Seven candidates are now lined up to take over at FIFA from Sepp Blatter, whose 18 years as president are ending with world soccer’s governing body entangled in a scandal over pervasive corruption.
Coach Boorman helps Biles tower over rivals
GLASGOW (Reuters) – At just 4 feet 9, Simone Biles’ petite frame barely reached the ears of Olympic champion Gabby Douglas, when the American team were introduced to the crowd at the gymnastics world championships in Glasgow on Tuesday.
Swiss justice office says Jose Maria Marin agrees to extradition to the U.S
ZURICH (Reuters) – Jose Maria Marin, former president of the Brazilian Football Confederation, agreed to be extradited to the United States, the Swiss Federal Office of Justice said in a statement on Wednesday.
Royals beat Mets in marathon World Series opener
KANSAS CITY (Reuters) – The Kansas City Royals rallied to beat the New York Mets 5-4 in 14 innings and draw first blood in the marathon opener of the best-of-seven World Series on Tuesday.
Fit-again McIlroy eyes third Race to Dubai crown
(Reuters) – Former world number one Rory McIlroy is confident that he has left his injury problems behind and is keen to close out the season in style by winning a third Race to Dubai title.
Kvitova Czechs in at WTA Finals with Safarova win
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Petra Kvitova got her WTA Finals campaign back on track with a hard fought 7-5 7-5 victory over Czech compatriot and Fed Cup team mate Lucie Safarova to record her first win of this year’s elite eight-woman event on Wednesday.
FIFA’s Blatter says Russia will not lose 2018 World Cup: TASS
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Sepp Blatter, the suspended head of global soccer body FIFA, said on Wednesday that Russia will not lose its right to host the 2018 soccer World Cup, Russian news agency TASS reported.
What lies ahead for Korea’s forgotten athletes?
SEOUL (Reuters) – Weightlifting champion Kim Byeong-chan died alone, paralyzed and penniless after a motorcycle accident cut short his career, and for some former athletes his demise is a consequence of South Korea’s ruthless pursuit of sporting excell…
