World Rugby officials seeking answers from Japan
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – World Rugby officials are seeking urgent talks with organizers of the 2019 rugby World Cup following Friday’s surprise announcement that Japan’s proposed new national stadium won’t be ready in time for the tournament.
All Blacks get pass mark from coach after beating Pumas
, (Reuters) – The All Blacks upped the gears on their World Cup preparations, taking a step forward in their execution while they continued to develop a high-pace game plan with a 39-18 win over Argentina in Christchurch on Friday.
Japan to scrap Olympic stadium plans, start over
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced on Friday the scrapping of a plan for a controversial national stadium, the centerpiece of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, after sky-rocketing costs sparked public outrage.
Play resumes at Open after morning deluge
ST ANDREWS, Scotland (Reuters) – The second round of the British Open resumed on Friday after torrential morning rain flooded the Old Course at St Andrews, leaving many of the greens, fairways and bunkers under water.
Kazakhstan take 2-0 Davis Cup lead against Australia
(Reuters) – Kazakhstan were on the verge of reaching the Davis Cup semi-finals for the first time after grabbing a surprise 2-0 lead over Australia on Friday.
U.S. swimmers on song, Kanye West hits a sour note
TORONTO (Reuters) – American swimmers finally made a splash in the Pan American Games pool on Thursday while the decision to have controversial hip hop artist Kanye West headline the closing ceremonies sparked outrage and took the focus off the athlete…
Park’s team says he asked for doping assurances
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s Olympic swimming champion Park Tae-hwan maintains he was not told about the contents of an injection that led to him to failing a doping test and says a doctor currently on trial for professional negligence said the shot…
Uruguayan World Cup winner Ghiggia dies aged 88
MONTEVIDEO (Reuters) – Alcides Ghiggia, the Uruguayan striker who silenced the Maracana at the 1950 World Cup by scoring the winner against Brazil, died of a heart attack at the age of 88 on Thursday, the 65th anniversary of Uruguay’s famous win.
Peru swimmer admits on Facebook to positive dope test
TORONTO (Reuters) – Peruvian swimmer Mauricio Fiol, Pan American Games silver medalist in the 200 meter butterfly, said on his Facebook page on Thursday that he had failed a post-race drug test.
Ailing Jang leads Marathon Classic after a 66
(Reuters) – Jang Ha-na of South Korea overcame a back injury to make five birdies on the last nine capped by one at 18 for a five-under 66 and a one-shot lead after the opening round of the LPGA Marathon Classic in Sylvania, Illinois.
