No proof Button was gassed in burglary-prosecutor
NICE, France (Reuters) – Former Formula One world champion Jenson Button believes he may have been gassed during a burglary at his rented villa in Saint-Tropez but a local prosecutor and French police said on Friday there was no proof that was the case…
Closing birdie gives Spieth welcome relief
AKRON, Ohio (Reuters) – A birdie finish put a welcome smile on Jordan Spieth’s face after nothing seemed to go quite right for him over the previous five holes in the second round of the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational on Friday.
NFL’s 49ers release Aldon Smith after DUI arrest: team statement
(Reuters) – The National Football League’s San Francisco 49ers released linebacker Aldon Smith on Friday after his arrest on charges of driving under the influence, a team statement said.
Larkin and Campbell put Australia back on top
KAZAN, Russia (Reuters) – Mitchell Larkin completed a rare backstroke double and Bronte Campbell won the blue riband women’s 100 meters freestyle title as Australia celebrated another golden night at the world swimming championships.
Legal U.S. sports betting could spread if New Jersey has its way
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Legalized U.S. sports betting, resisted by professional leagues since they won a federal ban nearly a quarter century ago, could begin spreading around the country if the state of New Jersey prevails in a pending federal court case…
Ashton out as England cut seven from World Cup training squad
LONDON (Reuters) – Saracens winger Chris Ashton was one of seven players cut from England’s World Cup training squad on Friday after head coach Stuart Lancaster trimmed his side to 39 players.
Exclusive: U.S. lawyer and ex-IOC official nominated to join FIFA reform task force
ZURICH (Reuters) – A U.S. lawyer and a former vice-president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) from Australia are among the nominees for places on scandal-hit FIFA’s new reform task force, sources familiar with the decisions told Reuters.Wor…
Cseh underlines form with personal best in 100m butterfly
KAZAN, Russia (Reuters) – Laszlo Cseh continued his fine world championships form on Friday when the Hungarian set a national record in the men’s 100 meters butterfly heats.
Fangio’s body exhumed to settle paternity claims
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Formula One great Juan Manuel Fangio’s body was exhumed on Friday to try to resolve paternity cases brought by two men claiming to be the five-times world champion’s son.
Independent commission to urgently probe doping allegations: WADA
LONDON (Reuters) – The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said on Friday its Independent Commission will urgently launch an investigation into widespread doping allegations against international athletics.
