Over 30 million women players, but only one seat at FIFA’s table
VANCOUVER (Reuters) – More than 30 million women play organized soccer around the world, FIFA says. Only one has only ever been elected to a full term on world soccer’s all-powerful executive committee.
FIFA says Nobel Center decision ‘isn’t fair play’
ZURICH (Reuters) – FIFA reacted with bitterness on Tuesday over the Nobel Peace Center’s plan to end cooperation over the Handshake for Peace initiative, saying the decision was “not fair play” and obstructed anti-discrimination.
Struggling Kyrgios wants to switch off
LONDON (Reuters) – Australian trailblazer Nick Kyrgios lasted just 49 minutes against Stanislas Wawrinka at Queen’s Club on Tuesday before saying he wanted to forget all about tennis in the run-up to Wimbledon.
Blackhawks blank Lightning to claim Stanley Cup
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Duncan Keith and Patrick Kane gave Chicago all the offense they needed as the Blackhawks shut out the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-0 to win their third Stanley Cup in six years.
Day sees life in Tiger, if driving can be improved
UNIVERSITY PLACE, Washington (Reuters) – The rapid decline of Tiger Woods’ golf game has stunned his fellow players and the fans but Jason Day believes the former world number one can work his way back if he can improve his form off the tee.
Dubious penalty helps China tie New Zealand and move on
(Reuters) – China, helped by a dubious penalty, tied New Zealand 2-2 in an entertaining women’s World Cup Group A game on Monday and qualified for the next stage along with hosts Canada.
Spieth yielding some Chambers Bay attention to his caddie
UNIVERSITY PLACE, Washington (Reuters) – Masters champion and world number two Jordan Spieth is one of golf’s biggest drawcards, yet for many he will be playing second fiddle to his caddie at this week’s U.S. Open at Chambers Bay.
Blatter could remain FIFA head if suitable candidate not found: report
ZURICH/NEW YORK (Reuters) – Sepp Blatter could go back on his promise to stand down as FIFA president, a former adviser said on Monday, even as U.S. prosecutors revealed a plea deal with a past FIFA executive who told investigators about bribes and kic…
Germany take top spot in Group B with Thailand rout
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (Reuters) – Lena Petermann scored two second half goals in three minutes as Germany wrapped up round-robin play at the Women’s World Cup with 4-0 win over Thailand on Monday to claim top spot in Group B.
U.S. makes public ex-FIFA official Blazer’s 2013 plea agreement
NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. prosecutors on Monday made public their 2013 plea agreement with Chuck Blazer, revealing that the former FIFA executive committee member had been secretly providing authorities information for nearly two years before he admitt…
