COC head Aubut steps aside amid sex harassment probe
TORONTO (Reuters) – Canadian Olympic Committee president Marcel Aubut has stepped aside pending an investigation into an allegation that he sexually harassed a female colleague, the organization said on Wednesday.
NASCAR’s three-time champ Stewart to retire after 2016 season
(Reuters) – Tony Stewart, one of auto racing’s biggest names, announced on Wednesday he would retire from NASCAR driving after the 2016 season, saying: “Deep down you know when it’s time to do something different.”
Jeb Bush says NFL’s Redskins should keep controversial name
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush said the Washington Redskins should keep their controversial name despite complaints from some Native American groups and members of Congress that it is racist.
Bulls’ Rose to be out for two weeks after surgery
(Reuters) – Former All-Star point guard Derrick Rose of the Chicago Bulls is expected to be sidelined for two weeks after having surgery on Wednesday to repair a facial fracture, the National Basketball Association team said.
Offcourt NBA referees to decide certain replay outcomes: league
(Reuters) – Decisions on whether a shot is a two or three-point attempt will be made by offcourt National Basketball Association referees, the league said Wednesday among several modifications to the instant-replay process.
F1 tweaks 2016 calendar with Australia brought forward
LONDON (Reuters) – Next year’s season-opening Australian Formula One Grand Prix in Melbourne has been brought forward to March 20, to allow space for an August break, after previously being listed for a later than usual start on April 3.
Countries supporting Platini wary as Swiss probe $2 million payment
ZURICH (Reuters) – Key nations backing European soccer boss Michel Platini as the next FIFA President are adopting a more cautious approach to his bid while Swiss authorities investigating graft at world soccer’s governing body look into a $2 million p…
Tiki Barber’s talent booking agency Thuzio raises funding
(Reuters) – Thuzio Inc, the online celebrity booking platform co-founded by retired football player Tiki Barber, said it had raised $7 million in its second funding round since its launch in 2012.
U.S. appeals court finds NCAA pay rules violate antitrust law
(Reuters) – NCAA compensation rules for college athletes violate antitrust law, a U.S. appeals court ruled in a case brought by athletes seeking a slice of the billions of dollars universities reap from football and basketball.
Rookie O’Malley stars in Marniers’ win over Astros
(The Sports Exchange) – Rookie Shawn O’Malley delivered a two-run, two-out, tiebreaking single in the eighth inning, leading the Seattle Mariners to a 6-4 win over the Houston Astros on Tuesday.
