Under pressure UEFA chief Platini loses key advisor
ZURICH (Reuters) – European soccer chief Michel Platini, facing scrutiny over a payment from FIFA president Sepp Blatter, has lost the services of one of his key advisers.
Sheikh Salman weighs entering FIFA race if Platini withdraws
ZURICH (Reuters) – One of Michel Platini’s main backers in his bid to head world soccer’s governing body, Bahraini Sheikh Salman Bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, might stand himself if a Swiss investigation hampers the Frenchman’s candidacy, two sources have to…
Manor Marussia to use Mercedes engines next season
LONDON (Reuters) – Mercedes will supply their power units to Formula One back-markers Manor Marussia next season in a deal announced on Thursday.
Serena ends season early to focus on health
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – World number one Serena Williams has opted against defending the WTA Finals title and decided to end her season early following a roller coaster campaign littered with pains and prizes, the American said on Thursday.
McLaren confirm Button to race for team in 2016
LONDON (Reuters) – McLaren on Thursday confirmed that former F1 champion Jenson Button would race for the team in 2016, ending weeks of speculation regarding the driver’s future.
Miami police charges against Tomic dropped: media
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Miami police have dropped charges of trespassing and resisting arrest against tennis player Bernard Tomic, Australian media reported on Thursday.
South Korea and New Zealand to host Asia-Pacific amateur
(Reuters) – The Asia-Pacific Amateur Championships, which provides the winner with an invite to the U.S. Masters, will be held in South Korea and New Zealand for the first time, organizers said on Thursday.
Rangers top Tigers, close in on AL West title
(The Sports Xchange) – Mike Napoli’s two run home run was the highlight of a four-un third inning as the Rangers beat the Detroit Tigers 6-2 on Wednesday that moved them to the brink of the American League West title.
Blue Jays clinch division, split double header with Orioles
(The Sports Xchange) – The Baltimore Orioles easily won the second game of their doubleheader with Toronto, but the Blue Jays had already clinched the American League East title with victory in the first.
Cards take NL Central title with win in Pittsburgh
(The Sports Xchange) – The St. Louis Cardinals waited until after their game against the Pittsburgh Pirates ended on Wednesday before celebrating their third successive National League Central title, though they could have started after the third innin…
