Trinidad receives extradition papers for Warner
PORT OF SPAIN, (Reuters) – The official documents from the United States government requesting the extradition of former FIFA Vice President Jack Warner have been received by Trinidad and Tobago’s Attorney General Garvin Nicholas.
Clark targets ‘fun week’ for Canadian Open defense
(Reuters) – South African Tim Clark is looking forward to “a fun week” for his title defense at the Canadian Open where he hopes to put behind him a frustrating 2015 campaign that was derailed by elbow surgery in February.
Djokovic, Williams head elite fields for U.S. Open
(Reuters) – Wimbledon champions and world number ones Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams head the field for the men’s and women’s events at this year’s U.S. Open, the United States Tennis Association announced on Wednesday.
F1 tire tender now in Ecclestone’s court
BUDAPEST (Reuters) – Bernie Ecclestone will decide whether Michelin or current suppliers Pirelli secure Formula One’s three-year tire contract from 2017 after both companies passed a technical and safety hurdle.
Prince Ali tells Blatter to stay away from FIFA reform process
ZURICH (Reuters) – Prince Ali bin Al Hussein of Jordan, who failed in an attempt to replace Sepp Blatter as FIFA president in May, says Blatter should not be handling the reform process at world football’s scandal-hit governing body and that the task s…
Brookline to host 2022 U.S. Open, LA the 2023 edition
(Reuters) – The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts, one of the oldest golf venues in North America, will stage the U.S. Open for a fourth time in 2022, the United States Golf Association (USGA) announced on Wednesday.
Magic to play Raptors in regular-season game in London
(Reuters) – The Orlando Magic will return to London in January to play a regular-season game against the Toronto Raptors as part of the NBA Global Games 2015-16, the National Basketball Association announced on Wednesday.
The head says Hamilton but watch out for the Finns
BUDAPEST (Reuters) – The head says Lewis Hamilton but those willing to take a more adventurous punt might fancy the chances of Valtteri Bottas or Kimi Raikkonen as Formula One regroups in Hungary with a heavy heart this weekend.
Froome in control as Contador drifts, Van Garderen out
PRA LOUP, France (Reuters) – Chris Froome emerged unscathed from a treacherous 17th stage of the Tour de France on Wednesday, retaining his lead while Alberto Contador lost a lot of ground and Tejay van Garderen abandoned the race.
De Grasse ready to take Pan Am sprint spotlight
TORONTO (Reuters) – With no Usain Bolt or Justin Gatlin in the field, Canadian sprinter Andre De Grasse eased to a leisurely win in his opening heat of the 100 meters at the Pan American Games on Tuesday.
