Canadian and American shooters earn Rio berths
TORONTO (Reuters) – American Brad Balsley and Canadian Lynda Kiejko won their respective shooting events at the Pan American Games on Wednesday to earn automatic qualifying spots for the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Cheerleaders deemed team employees under new California law
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Reuters) – Cheerleaders for professional sports teams in California will have to be classified as employees eligible for overtime, sick days and other protections under a bill signed Wednesday by Governor Jerry Brown.
Bryant signs multi-year deal with Cowboys
(Reuters) – Two-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Dez Bryant and the Dallas Cowboys have hammered out a long-term contract ahead of Wednesday’s deadline, according to the Cowboys official website (www.dallascowboys.com).
U.S. senators call for reforms of U.S. soccer body at FIFA corruption hearing
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. senators on Wednesday called for extensive reforms in the way soccer is run by both international and U.S. governing bodies, and questioned what current U.S. soccer chiefs knew about corruption in the global organization FIF…
Mexican international dos Santos signed by LA Galaxy
(Reuters) – The LA Galaxy beefed up their already potent playing roster by signing Mexican international Giovani dos Santos on a long-term deal, the Major League Soccer (MLS) club said on Wednesday.
U.S. gymnast Gowey not rattled by ‘next great hope’ label
TORONTO (Reuters) – American gymnast Rachel Gowey grew up with pictures of Shawn Johnson plastered across her bedroom walls and now finds herself trying to emulate her compatriot by reaching the top step of an Olympic podium.
Spieth impressively assured as he prepares for history bid
ST ANDREWS, Scotland (Reuters) – Pressure? What pressure? That seemed to be the message Jordan Spieth wanted to send out as he prepared for his attempt to become the first player since 1953 to win the year’s first three majors.
Lananna and Price-Smith to coach U.S. teams for Rio
(Reuters) – The University of Oregon’s Vin Lananna and four-time Olympian Connie Price-Smith of Southern Illinois University have been named head coaches of U.S. teams for the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics, USA Track and Field announced on Wednesday.
Check in for drama on the 17th at St Andrews
ST ANDREWS, Scotland (Reuters) – There are few holes in world golf revered quite as much as the 17th on the Old Course at St Andrews — a par-four brute where British Open dreams could be crushed this weekend.
Ducks sign Kesler to six-year extension
(Reuters) – Forward Ryan Kesler, who came to Anaheim last season after spending the first 10 years of his NHL career with Vancouver, signed a six-year contract extension with the Ducks, the team announced on Wednesday.
