Seattle Seahawks’ Coleman arrested on suspicion of hit-and-run
(Reuters) – Seattle Seahawks fullback Derrick Coleman has been arrested on suspicion of vehicular assault and hit-and-run, both felonies, police said on Thursday, and the NFL team has suspended him indefinitely.
McIlroy makes ‘pretty solid’ start in wine country
(Reuters) – Rory McIlroy, a picture of relaxation on his first visit to the wine country of California’s Napa Valley, took advantage of ideal scoring conditions at Silverado Resort to surge into contention for the Frys.com Open on Thursday.
UEFA wants fast decision for Platini, no delay for FIFA election
NYON, Switzerland (Reuters) – European soccer’s governing body UEFA called for a quick decision in the case of its suspended president Michel Platini on Thursday and said the FIFA presidential election, which he is contesting, should go ahead in Februa…
Few signs of improvement for NBA star Odom after collapse
LAS VEGAS (Reuters) – Pro basketball and reality TV star Lamar Odom spent a third day hospitalized on Thursday, reportedly on life support following a series of strokes, after collapsing at a Nevada house of prostitution where authorities said he had b…
FIFA says ‘working well’ as Hayatou takes charge
ZURICH (Reuters) – FIFA, engulfed by a wave of scandals, is still working well in operational terms, acting secretary general Markus Kattner said on Thursday as interim president Issa Hayatou assumed office to replace the suspended Sepp Blatter.
Oscar Pistorius to be released on parole on Tuesday
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Oscar Pistorius will be released on parole on Oct. 20, about a year into his five-year sentence for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, authorities said.
European FAs to discuss alternative to Platini next week: source
NYON, Switzerland (Reuters) – European soccer associations will decide next week whether to pick another candidate from UEFA, as an alternative to their suspended president Michel Platini, to stand in February’s election for president of FIFA, a source told Reuters on Thursday.
Scrappy Royals versus slugging Blue Jays for AL title
(Reuters) – A battle between home run bashers and small-ball specialists looms as the power-hitting Toronto Blue Jays and opportunistic Kansas City Royals meet for the right to represent the American League in the World Series.
Nadal happy again after conquering his emotions
(Reuters) – Former world number one Rafa Nadal says regaining control of his emotions has sparked a resurgence that continued on Thursday when he reached the Shanghai Masters quarter-finals with victory against Canadian Milos Raonic.
Texas football coach suspended, denies ordering hit on referee
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) – The Texas high school football coach suspected of directing his players to blindside an official in a game told an investigative panel on Thursday that he did not order the hit, and was given a one-season suspension for his be…
