Qatar group to push sports integrity in U.S. even as World Cup award faces probes
NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) – FIFA’s granting of rights to Qatar to host the World Cup in 2022 is a focus of U.S. and Swiss probes into alleged corruption at soccer’s governing body, but that isn’t stopping a group financed by the tiny nation from coming to Washington this week to talk about cleaning up sports.
U.S. eliminate Colombia, Bronze pure gold for England
EDMONTON (Reuters) – The United States capitalized on Colombia goalkeeper Catalina Perez’s dismissal to earn a 2-0 win and set up a women’s World Cup quarter-final against China, while England continue to build up a head of steam after coming from behi…
Horner shocked by rumors about future
LONDON (Reuters) – Red Bull principal Christian Horner has shrugged off speculation about his future and said he is determined to stay on to help the troubled Formula One team resolve their problems.
Olympic surfing just not Wright for world title contender
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australian world championship contender Owen Wright believes surfing is closer to an art form than a sport and would not be a good fit at the Olympics.
U.S. eliminate Colombia, Bronze pure gold for England
EDMONTON (Reuters) – The United States capitalised on Colombia goalkeeper Catalina Perez’s dismissal to earn a 2-0 win and set up a women’s World Cup quarter-final against China, while England continue to build up a head of steam after coming from behi…
‘Golden’ oldie De La Hoya ’50-50′ on fight comeback at 42
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Boxing Hall of Famer and former Olympic champion Oscar De La Hoya is considering a return to the ring at the age of 42 after overcoming substance abuse, the fighter told ESPN.com on Monday.
Wambach cries foul after referee books Holiday
EDMONTON, Canada (Reuters) – Abby Wambach could face a FIFA reprimand after the United States striker suggested the French referee in Monday’s Women’s World Cup tie against Colombia “purposefully” booked players who had picked up yellow cards earlier i…
European Tour to co-sanction Australian PGA Championship
SYDNEY (Reuters) – This year’s Australian PGA Championship will be co-sanctioned by the European Tour and boast the richest purse in the 120-year history of the tournament, the PGA of Australia said on Tuesday.
Australian Kyrgios splits with coach before Wimbledon
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Australian Nick Kyrgios has split with a second coach in a year after deciding to part ways with Todd Larkham just days before the start of Wimbledon.
Ex-MLB player Hamilton fatally shot in apparent murder-suicide
HOUSTON (Reuters) – Former Major League outfielder and baseball broadcast analyst Darryl Hamilton was fatally shot at a suburban Houston home where his estranged girlfriend was found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said on Mond…
