Warner case adjourned with no extradition writ from U.S. yet
PORT OF SPAIN (Reuters) – The United States has yet to issue a formal writ of extradition for former FIFA vice president Jack Warner, whose case was adjourned on Thursday until July 27, lawyers in the case said on Thursday.
Farah wins 5,000 meters on Diamond League return
(Reuters) – Double Olympic champion Mo Farah won the 5,000 meters at the Diamond League meeting in Lausanne, Switzerland on Thursday, his first competitive race since doping allegations were made against coach Alberto Salazar.
Serena dishes out inevitable defeat to Sharapova
LONDON (Reuters) – When all Serena Williams had to do was stand and watch poker-faced while Maria Sharapova banged down two double faults in a row to surrender the first game of their Wimbledon semi-final a sense of inevitability descended over Centre …
Former San Francisco 49er Ray McDonald charged with domestic violence
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Former San Francisco 49ers player Ray McDonald was charged on Thursday with domestic violence for assaulting his ex-fiancee as she was holding their 2-month-old child, prosecutors said.
Thomas sets early pace at John Deere Classic
(Reuters) – Long-hitting PGA Tour rookie Justin Thomas birdied four of his last five holes to surge into an early one-shot lead in the opening round of the John Deere Classic in Silvis, Illinois on Thursday.
Martin crashes out of Tour, Froome takes the lead
LE HAVRE, France (Reuters) – Tour de France leader Tony Martin abandoned the race on Thursday after breaking his collarbone in a sixth stage crash that also sent 2014 winner Vincenzo Nibali and others tumbling in the final 500 meters.
Don’t blame me, says FIFA’s Blatter
(Reuters) – FIFA president Sepp Blatter says he can handle the personal criticism he has faced over the organization’s corruption troubles but has “no responsibility” over the body’s executive committee.
Cycling-Overall leader Martin pulls out of Tour, Froome leads
LE HAVRE, France (Reuters) – Tour de France overall leader Tony Martin of Germany abandoned the race after breaking a collarbone in a crash on Thursday, his Etixx-Quick Step team said.
Leader Martin and 2014 winner Nibali crash
LE HAVRE, France (Reuters) – There’s never a dull moment on the Tour de France and Thursday’s Stage Six was no exception as leader Tony Martin broke his collarbone in a crash, sending 2014 winner Vincenzo Nibali and others tumbling.
French FDJ team angered by late night dope tests
LE HAVRE, France (Reuters) – Cycling should be treated the same as other sports when it comes to doping, members of the elite French team FDJ said on Thursday after three of their riders were subjected to late night blood tests.
