‘Concussion’ football movie altered to avoid angering NFL: NY Times
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Sony Pictures Entertainment executives altered the script of its forthcoming movie “Concussion,” about football-related brain trauma, to avoid antagonizing the National Football League, the New York Times reported on Wednesday.
Reebok heads back to the gym with new German marketing blitz
BERLIN (Reuters) – German sportswear firm Adidas is underlining its commitment to struggling U.S. brand Reebok by stepping up a major marketing campaign that returns it to its roots in the personal fitness business.
Ex-San Francisco 49er charged with murder in prison cellmate’s death
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – A former National Football League running back serving time in a California prison for domestic violence and vehicle theft has been charged with first-degree murder in the strangling death of his cellmate, a prosecutor said on…
Jockey appeals fine for wearing company logo at Travers Stakes
(Reuters) – American Pharoah jockey Victor Espinoza on Wednesday appealed his $15,000 fine for donning a company’s logo on his boots during last Saturday’s Travers Stakes at Saratoga Race Course, his attorney said.
FIFA’s latest reform committee meets for the first time
BERNE (Reuters) – Soccer’s troubled governing body FIFA began another attempt to clean up its act when its newest reform committee met for the first time in the Swiss capital on Wednesday.
Durban confirmed as 2022 Commonwealth Games host
AUCKLAND (Reuters) – The South African city of Durban was selected as the host for the 2022 Commonwealth Games at the Federation’s general assembly in New Zealand on Wednesday.
Federer romps, Murray quiets Kyrgios
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Roger Federer glided into the second round on a hot, steamy day at Flushing Meadows, while Andy Murray ushered talented young Australian Nick Kyrgios out of another grand slam event at the U.S. Open on Tuesday.
Nelson keeps it simple to rebound with win over Pirates
(The Sports Xchange) – Coming off one of his worst starts of the season, Jimmy Nelson’s decision to stick to his usual routine paid off as the Milwaukee Brewers’ right-hander dazzled in a 7-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday.
Drew switches roles to keep Yankees in pennant race
(The Sports Xchange) – Stephen Drew’s bat is keeping the Yankees afloat after the second baseman, known more for his defensive play, delivered another big hit to help New York earn a 3-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on Tuesday.
Composed Murray swats aside Kyrgios at U.S. Open
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Third-seeded Briton Andy Murray put on a composed display to overcome the mercurial Nick Kyrgios 7-5 6-3 4-6 6-1 under the Arthur Ashe Stadium lights to reach the second round of the U.S. Open on Tuesday.
