Pats’ Brady says no extra motivation for Colts clash
(Reuters) – New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady feels no added motivation for Sunday’s game against the Indianapolis Colts team that triggered the “Deflategate” scandal that nearly kept him off the field for four games.
Spanish official wants Villar statement on FIFA corruption
MADRID (Reuters) – The Spanish government’s most senior sports official has urged soccer federation (RFEF) president Angel Maria Villar to make clear whether he was aware of any wrongdoing at world governing body FIFA.
American Pharoah ‘on target’ in Breeders’ buildup
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Triple Crown winner American Pharoah was “on target” in his Breeders’ Cup Classic preparation after completing his toughest workout since finishing a shocking second in the Travers Stakes at Saratoga in August.
Dozen FIFA officials had accounts at Julius Baer – paper
ZURICH (Reuters) – A dozen officials at FIFA, the world soccer body shaken by corruption investigations in the United States and Switzerland, had accounts at Swiss private bank Julius Baer, the Handelszeitung newspaper reported on Wednesday.
Djokovic sails through as Nadal toils for win in Shanghai
(Reuters) – Novak Djokovic breezed into the third round of the Shanghai Masters with a 6-2 6-1 victory over Martin Klizan on Wednesday but Ivo Karlovic made sure Rafa Nadal had to work a lot harder.
South Africa soccer official Kika gets FIFA six-year ban
ZURICH (Reuters) – FIFA’s Ethics Committee banned former South African Football Association official Lindile Kika from soccer activities for six years on Wednesday, adding to a string of suspensions at the sport’s governing body.
F1 teams must agree on calendar and older engines
LONDON (Reuters) – Formula One teams will have to reach unanimous agreement in the coming weeks if the sport is to expand to 21 races next year and manufacturers are to be allowed to supply customer teams with older engines.
German FA chief to play his part in FIFA restructuring
BERLIN (Reuters) – German soccer (DFB) chief Wolfgang Niersbach has said he wants to play an active role in restructuring world football but stopped short of hinting at a run for the crisis-hit FIFA’s presidency next year.
IOC sees positive strides in Tokyo’s preparations for 2020 games
TOKYO (Reuters) – The International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Wednesday it saw positive strides in Tokyo’s preparations for the 2020 Games despite embarrassments such as scrapping its logo and plans for its new Olympic Stadium due to anger over b…
Prince Ali urges FIFA to stick with February election date
ZURICH (Reuters) – FIFA’s presidential election should go ahead as planned on Feb. 26 and not be delayed due to the suspensions of Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini, candidate Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein of Jordan said on Wednesday.
