Swiss FIFA inquiry receives more than 100 ‘suspicious activity’ reports
ZURICH (Reuters) – Swiss authorities have received more than 100 reports of suspicious financial activity linked to FIFA’s decisions to let Russia and Qatar host the 2018 and 2022 World Cup tournaments, the Swiss attorney general’s office said on Satur…
Pirelli pin Rosberg tire failure on external cut
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (Reuters) – Nico Rosberg’s high-speed blowout in Belgian Grand Prix practice was likely caused by an external cut to the tire and any structural problem can be ruled out, Formula One supplier Pirelli said on Saturday.
Indian milkman’s son chases dream in greener pastures
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Golfing prodigy Shubham Jaglan turned 11 last week but the only son of a milkman from rural India is aloof to the cartoons and toys that usually draw boys of his age.
Fiers throws no-hitter to down Dodgers
(Reuters) – Houston Astros pitcher Mike Fiers fired a no-hitter against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday in a dominant 3-0 victory.
Cespedes’ three homers help Mets outslug Rockies
Aug 21 (The Sports Xchange) – Yoenis Cespedes tied a franchise record with three home runs and the New York Mets blew an early six-run lead before rebounding to beat the Colorado Rockies 14-9 on Friday.
Favorites cruise at heats on opening day at worlds
BEIJING (Reuters) – World record holder David Rudisha of Kenya and Ethiopia’s defending champion Mohammed Aman cruised through the heats for the 800 meters on a hot and humid opening morning at the world athletics championships in Beijing on Saturday.
Kung shoots to two-stroke lead in Vancouver
Aug 21 (Reuters) – Candie Kung shot an eight-under 64 to charge into a two-stroke lead after two rounds of the Canadian Pacific Women’s Open in Vancouver on Friday.
Serena survives Ivanovic scare in Cincinnati
(Reuters) – Defending champion Serena Williams reached the semi-finals of the Western & Southern tournament in Cincinnati but not before having her mettle tested in a 3-6 6-4 6-2 win over sixth-seeded Serb Ana Ivanovic on Friday.
Teenager Ghebreselassie wins marathon world title
BEIJING (Reuters) – Eritrean teenager Ghirmay Ghebreselassie became the youngest ever marathon world champion when he stunned a strong field of fellow East Africans to win the first title of the Beijing championships on Saturday.
Murray sets up revenge chance against Federer
(Reuters) – Roger Federer and Andy Murray advanced to the semi-finals of the Western & Southern Open in contrasting fashion on Friday to set up a rematch of their Wimbledon clash.
