Labor unions, human rights groups step up calls for FIFA reform
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Prominent labor union and human rights groups on Wednesday stepped up public pressure on world soccer body FIFA, which is currently mired in a corruption scandal, to agree to be reformed and clean up its act through an independen…
Chiefs sign linebacker Houston to long-term deal
(Reuters) – The Kansas City Chiefs signed Pro Bowl linebacker Justin Houston to a long-term contract on Wednesday that is believed to be the NFL’s most lucrative ever for a linebacker.
Coughlin stunned at Pan Ams; Canada rolling along
TORONTO (Reuters) – Natalie Coughlin gave a jolt to the Pan American Games on Tuesday but the decorated U.S. swimmer suffered a surprising defeat while Cuba earned more kayaking gold.
Watson feeling lucky as prepares for final Open walk
ST ANDREWS, Scotland (Reuters) – The fickle bounce of the ball on the treacherous corrugated fairways of wild links courses has been pretty kind to American Tom Watson during his 40-year love affair with the British Open.
One in three Germans could shun FIFA sponsor brands: survey
BERLIN (Reuters) – Around 38 percent of Germans would consider switching from FIFA sponsors such as Adidas and Coca-Cola to alternative brands due to the corruption scandal engulfing soccer’s governing body, a survey published on Wednesday said.
I won’t be sleepy in St Andrews, says Spieth
ST ANDREWS, Scotland (Reuters) – Jordan Spieth will draw on the memory of back-to-back wins at the end of last season when he begins his quest to become the first player in 63 years to capture the first three majors of the campaign.
Australian debutant Arnold ready for Open fast lane
ST ANDREWS, Scotland (Reuters) – After six years waiting for his first major championship, go-kart loving Australian Scott Arnold’s career picks up speed on Thursday when he tees it up in the British Open at St Andrews.
All Blacks unleash linebreakers against Pumas
(Reuters) – The All Blacks pack has another chance to shake out the cobwebs while a potentially game-breaking combination will be blooded in midfield when New Zealand begin their Rugby Championship campaign against Argentina on Friday.
Trout boosts American League to All-Star win
(Reuters) – Mike Trout sparked the American League to a 6-3 victory over the National League in the Major League Baseball All-Star Game on Tuesday in Cincinnati and made Mid-Summer Classic history.
Dos Santos to return for Mexico in Gold Cup
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (Reuters) – Mexico will recall the barely used Giovani Dos Santos for their key Gold Cup match against Trinidad and Tobago, coach Miguel Herrera said on Tuesday.
