Brazil corruption probe threatens Rio Olympics preparations
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Brazil’s largest-ever corruption scandal threatens to slow down preparations for the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro next year as it engulfs construction companies responsible for the lion’s share of projects worth around $12…
Giants pick up Reds starter Leake
(Reuters) – The San Francisco Giants made a deal for one of the hottest pitchers in baseball on Thursday by acquiring right-handed starter Mike Leake in a trade with the Cincinnati Reds.
Castro homers in bottom of ninth as Astros beat Angels
(The Sports Xchange) – Catcher Jason Castro slugged a walk-off home run with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Houston Astros completed a three-game sweep of the Los Angeles Angels with a 3-0 win Thursday night at Minute Maid Park.
Japan boosts 2020 logo defense, Belgian designer may take action
TOKYO (Reuters) – The Japanese designer of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games emblem hit by a controversy over its similarity to a Belgian design said on Friday he had never seen the other logo, after the Belgian designer hinted at legal action.
Beijing and Almaty make last pitches to stage 2022 winter Games
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – The bidding teams from Beijing and Almaty made their final pitches to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Friday, pushing their cases to be chosen as the host for the 2022 winter Olympics.
Beijing says is safe choice for 2022 winter Games
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Beijing 2022 winter Olympics bid officials on Friday highlighted the nation’s ability to deliver on promises as the Chinese capital, the frontrunner in the race, made its final pitch to the International Olympic Committee on Fr…
Almaty urges IOC to ‘show faith’ in developing nations
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Organizers of Almaty’s bid to host the 2022 Winter Olympics made an impassioned plea to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Friday, urging members to resist the temptation of choosing their bigger rival Beijing.
Blue Jays build on Price boost by downing Royals
(The Sports Xchange) – The Toronto Blue Jays backed up the acquisition of ace pitcher David Price from the Detroit Tigers on Thursday afternoon by blasting three home runs to defeat the Kansas City Royals 5-2 in the evening.
IOC kicks off proceedings for 2022 winter Games host vote
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – The International Olympic Committee (IOC) kicked off proceedings for the election of the 2022 winter Olympics host city on Friday with favorites Beijing facing Kazakhstan’s Almaty.
PM Abbott calls on fans to ‘respect’ Goodes
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Prime Minister Tony Abbott has called on Australian Rules fans to show “respect and civility” to Adam Goodes as support for the Aboriginal footballer continued to build on Friday.
