NFL’s Bills sign Enemkpali, one day after Jets scuffle
(Reuters) – The Buffalo Bills claimed IK Enemkpali off waivers on Wednesday, one day after the linebacker was released by the New York Jets for breaking starting quarterback Geno Smith’s jaw in a locker room scuffle, the team said.
Rio can be proud of progress one year out: IOC
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Rio de Janeiro can be “proud” of the four Olympic test events held so far in the city, the head of the Rio 2016 coordinating committee said on Wednesday, as officials once again played down concerns over athletes’ safety in t…
Happy Halep eases into third round of Rogers Cup
TORONTO (Reuters) – Second seed Simona Halep shook off the rust and her Wimbledon disappointment, storming into the third round of the Rogers Cup on Wednesday with a commanding 6-3 6-4 win over former world number one Jelena Jankovic.
Sharapova is top female athlete earner 11th straight year
(Reuters) – Tennis star Maria Sharapova again tops the list of highest earning female athletes over the past year, according to Forbes.
Villegas looks for Whistling Straits inspiration
KOHLER, Wisconsin (Reuters) – Camilo Villegas has endured a roller-coaster ride of form since his career-best year on the PGA Tour in 2008 but is banking on reigniting his game at this week’s PGA Championship at one of his favorite venues.
McIlroy expects to play well on PGA return
KOHLER, Wisconsin (Reuters) – Forty days after suffering an ankle injury, Rory McIlroy will launch his title defense in this week’s PGA Championship at Whistling Straits fully expecting to play well.
U.S. judge questions NFL’s ‘Deflategate’ case against Brady
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A federal judge on Wednesday fired tough questions at a National Football League lawyer about whether New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady’s four-game “Deflategate” suspension is supported by the evidence.
Carrard appointment shows FIFA serious about reform: IOC
BERLIN (Reuters) – Swiss Francois Carrard is the right man to head scandal-plagued FIFA’s reform task force and his appointment shows soccer’s ruling body is serious about changing, the International Olympic Committee said on Wednesday.
Ex-Trinidad player Nakhid runs for FIFA president
ZURICH (Reuters) – Former Trinidad and Tobago international midfielder David Nakhid is the latest to say he will stand in February’s election to replace the outgoing Sepp Blatter as president of FIFA.
Kaymer aims to draw on good memories at Whistling Straits
KOHLER, Wisconsin (Reuters) – Germany’s Martin Kaymer has happy memories to feed off on his return to Whistling Straits for this week’s PGA Championship where he looks to replicate the solid form he produced earlier this season.
