FIFA leaves door open for Platini presidential bid
ZURICH (Reuters) – Suspended European soccer chief Michel Platini may be able to run for president of FIFA if he wins an appeal against his 90-day ban, the world governing body said on Tuesday.
Lamar Odom making ‘incredible strides,’ Khloe Kardashian says
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Reality TV star Khloe Kardashian said on Tuesday her estranged husband Lamar Odom has made “incredible strides” as he recovers from a collapse in a Las Vegas brothel last week, while the former NBA player’s aunt called his progr…
Blackhawks’ Keith out 4-6 weeks after knee surgery
(Reuters) – Three-times Stanley Cup-winning Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Duncan Keith is expected to be sidelined between four and six weeks after having knee surgery on Tuesday, the National Hockey League team said.
NBA player accuses Milwaukee-area jeweler of racial profiling
MILWAUKEE (Reuters) – Milwaukee Bucks forward John Henson has accused a Milwaukee-area jeweler of racial profiling after its employees locked him out and called police when he went to the store to buy a watch on Monday afternoon.
FIFA reform plan would curb presidency, bring in more women
ZURICH (Reuters) – World soccer’s scandal-hit governing body embraced reform proposals on Tuesday that would prevent anyone from holding its presidency for longer than 12 years, or past the age of 74, while giving women more say in the running of the s…
Pistorius under house arrest after one year behind bars for killing girlfriend
PRETORIA (Reuters) – Oscar Pistorius, South Africa’s double-amputee “Blade Runner”, was released on parole late on Monday, just short of a year into his five-year sentence for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine’s Day 2013.
2016 Tour will suit me more than this year, says Froome
PARIS (Reuters) – Minutes after discovering the route for the 2016 Tour de France, defending champion Chris Froome issued a warning to his rivals, saying next year’s route suits him even better.
Balanced 2016 Tour route still set to favour climbers
PARIS (Reuters) – The Tour de France looks set to be dominated by the climbers once more in 2016 but cycling’s most prestigious stage race should get off to a calmer start than this year after organisers revealed a balanced course on Tuesday.
Royal Portrush confirmed as 2019 British Open host
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (Reuters) – The British Open will be held outside England and Scotland for the first time in more than 60 years when it returns to Northern Ireland’s Royal Portrush in 2019, tournament organisers the Royal & Ancient (R&A) said on Tuesday.
Super Spieth signs up for Singapore Open
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Player of the Year Jordan Spieth will skip the Farmers Insurance Open on the PGA Tour to instead play in the returning Singapore Open in January, organizers announced on Tuesday.
