Rose ‘excited’ for title defense at new venue
(Reuters) – Justin Rose has produced sparkling form over the past three months after a slow start to the PGA Tour season and says he is “excited” about his title defense at this week’s Quicken Loans National in Gainesville, Virginia.
Brady blasts NFL ‘Deflategate’ suspension, denies wrongdoing
(Reuters) – New England Patriots football star Tom Brady denied on Wednesday he had destroyed his cell phone to avoid giving it to NFL investigators, saying the flap was “manufactured” to distract from “zero evidence” against him in the “Deflategate” s…
English FA back Platini’s FIFA presidency bid
LONDON (Reuters) – The English FA have thrown their weight behind Michel Platini’s bid to succeed Sepp Blatter as FIFA president.
Russia handed FIBA ban, Olympic qualification in doubt
MOSCOW (Reuters) – The Russian Basketball Federation (RFB) has been suspended by governing body FIBA, putting their participation in the 2016 Olympics in doubt.
McIlroy pulls out of Bridgestone Invitational
LONDON (Reuters) – Fears about Rory McIlory’s participation in the U.S. PGA Championship increased on Wednesday after the injured world number one withdrew from next week’s PGA Tour event, the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational.
Platini announces FIFA presidency bid
BERNE (Reuters) – UEFA president Michel Platini ended weeks of uncertainty on Wednesday when he announced that he would stand for the presidency of FIFA in place of outgoing Sepp Blatter.
Song says Beijing Winter Games will boost NHL in Asia
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Song Andong, the first Chinese-born player drafted to play in the National Hockey League, got a first-hand look on Wednesday at the giant shoes he is trying to fill.
Boston to blame for Olympic bid flop, says IOC’s Bach
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has laid the blame squarely on Boston for its aborted attempt to host the 2024 Summer Olympics, saying the city had failed to deliver on its promises.
Yao holding court as Beijing bids for Winter Olympics
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Standing 2.29 meters (7ft 6in) tall, Yao Ming has never been able to hide in the background. And now, as one of the front men of Beijing’s bid to host the 2022 Winter Olympics, the former NBA star is again the center of attenti…
Tokyo Games chief apologizes for stadium fiasco
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Tokyo 2020 Games chief Yoshiro Mori has formally apologized to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) after plans for the city’s new Olympic stadium were scrapped earlier this month over ballooning costs.
