Rangers land Hamels in trade with Phillies: reports
(Reuters) – The Texas Rangers have acquired starting pitcher Cole Hamels in a multi-player trade with the Philadelphia Phillies, according to multiple media reports on Wednesday.
Activists aim to derail Beijing’s bid for Winter Olympics
BEIJING (Reuters) – Human rights activists are stepping up efforts to derail Beijing’s bid for the 2022 Winter Olympics, hoping their protests and petitions can thwart what appears to be almost certain victory for the Chinese capital.
Felix to run 400 meters and relays at worlds
(Reuters) – Olympic 200 meters gold medalist Allyson Felix has chosen to run the 400 meters at next month’s world championships, her coach told Reuters on Wednesday.
IAAF expecting full Bird’s Nest for world championships
(Reuters) – After a remarkable turnaround in less than two weeks, international athletics chief Lamine Diack said on Thursday he had been told to expect full houses for the evening sessions at next month’s athletics world championships in Beijing.
German Schwanitz all but seals shot put Diamond Race
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Germany’s Christina Schwanitz effectively wrapped up her first Diamond Race shot put title with a winning throw of 20.13 meters on the eve of the main IAAF Diamond League meeting in Stockholm.
Athletics-Felix to run 400m and relays at worlds
(Reuters) – Olympic 200 meters gold medalist Allyson Felix has chosen to run the 400 meters at next month’s world championships, her coach told Reuters on Wednesday.
Fraser-Pryce could run both sprints at worlds
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Jamaica’s double Olympic champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce may change her plans and defend both her 100 and 200 meters titles at next month’s world championships in Beijing.
Federer withdraws from Rogers Cup in Montreal
(Reuters) – World number two Roger Federer has withdrawn from next month’s Rogers Cup in Montreal, though he gave no reason for his decision in a statement released by organizers on Wednesday.
Maradona says he wants to fight FIFA ‘mafia’
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Argentine football great Diego Maradona said on Wednesday he wants to fight the “mafia” responsible for the corruption scandal that has rocked FIFA, but he stopped short of saying he wants to be the next president of global soc…
Maradona says he wants to fight FIFA ‘mafia’
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Argentine football great Diego Maradona said on Wednesday he wants to fight the “mafia” responsible for the corruption scandal that has rocked FIFA, but he stopped short of saying he wants to be the next president of global soc…
