Investors concerned as Adidas declines to join Blatter exit call
MUNICH, Germany (Reuters) – Investors in Adidas are increasingly worried that the FIFA corruption scandal risks tarnishing the German sportswear brand after the company declined to join other major sponsors and demand the immediate departure of Preside…
Pacquiao likely to retire after one more fight next year
MANILA (Reuters) – Filipino boxing great Manny Pacquiao, a winner of world titles in eight different weight categories, said he is likely to retire from the sport after one more fight next year.
Spieth, Johnson paired for Presidents Cup foursomes
INCHEON, South Korea (Reuters) – Danny Lee and Marc Leishman received the golfing equivalent of a ‘hospital pass’ on Wednesday after the International duo were served up to America’s world number one Jordan Spieth and big-hitting Dustin Johnson for the…
Yankees seek consolation in disappointment
NEW YORK (Reuters) – It was one-and-done for the New York Yankees on Tuesday, as they were eliminated from Major League Baseball’s postseason by a 3-0 loss to the Houston Astros in a do-or-die Wild Card playoff game.
FIFA’s Blatter says Swiss investigation is ‘outrageous’: Bunte
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Outgoing FIFA President Sepp Blatter said a Swiss criminal investigation against him was “not correct” and defended his decision not to step down sooner as head of the world soccer body, according to a German magazine.
Young Astros soar high with first playoff success
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The Houston Astros showed off their maturity on the diamond but acted their age in a boisterous celebration at Yankee Stadium after eliminating their hosts 3-0 in their one-and-done Wild Card playoff game.
Results not benchmark for Presidents success: Finchem
INCHEON, South Korea (Reuters) – PGA Tour Commissioner Tim Finchem is confident the Presidents Cup has a bright future despite the overwhelming dominance of the United States over the years and said bringing the event to South Korea was a milestone in …
Astros launch postseason with win over Yankees
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The Houston Astros blasted into the next round of the Major League Baseball postseason with a 3-0 shutout of the New York Yankees in their Wild Card playoff game on Tuesday.
MLB seeks explanation from DraftKings after disclosure about employee winnings
(Reuters) – Major League Baseball said on Tuesday it was surprised to learn that fantasy sports operator DraftKings, in which it has an equity investment, allowed its employees to participate in contests and has reached out to the company to discuss th…
MLB seeks explanation from DraftKings after disclosure about employee winnings
(Reuters) – Major League Baseball said on Tuesday it was surprised to learn that fantasy sports operator DraftKings, in which it has an equity investment, allowed its employees to participate in contests and has reached out to the company to discuss th…
