FIFA scandal shows breaking up deposits is red flag for authorities
ST. LOUIS (Reuters) – Many criminals and some legitimate businessmen who don’t want the U.S. government to be informed of their financial activity rely on a simple tactic: break up bank deposits and withdrawals so that each is under $10,000.
Car lover’s dream, McLaren F1 supercar to be sold at auction
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Deep-pocketed car lovers will have a chance to buy a rare McLaren F1 when it goes on the auction block this summer, as part of a sale of a private collection of some of the world’s finest sports and supercars.
Manor Marussia name Leimer as official reserve
MONTREAL (Reuters) – Swiss driver Fabio Leimer will take part in free practice sessions at Formula One grands prix this season after being appointed official reserve at the Manor Marussia team on Wednesday.
Long arm of U.S. law may struggle to reach all FIFA defendants
NEW YORK/BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – U.S. prosecutors may find it difficult to get a number of the people they have charged in the FIFA bribery scandal to face the music. Several cannot be found, and the authorities in some countries may not agree to extradition requests.
FBI extends FIFA scrutiny to World Cup host bids of Russia, Qatar
NEW YORK/ZURICH (Reuters) – The FBI’s investigation of bribery and corruption at FIFA includes scrutiny of how soccer’s governing body awarded World Cup hosting rights to Russia and Qatar, a U.S. law enforcement official said.
Spieth headlines top-notch field at ‘major-like’ Memorial
(Reuters) – Most of the game’s leading players have gathered for this week’s Memorial tournament in Dublin, Ohio, where the leafy Muirfield Village layout is always in immaculate shape for a PGA Tour event that enjoys major-like status.
Djokovic ends Nadal’s remarkable reign in brutal fashion
PARIS (Reuters) – It was sharp, quick and brutal as Novak Djokovic finally dropped the French Open guillotine on Rafa Nadal — ending the most remarkable of Roland Garros reigns in ruthless fashion on Wednesday.
American Pharoah draws fifth post at Belmont
NEW YORK (Reuters) – American Pharoah drew the favorable post number five for the 147th running of the Belmont Stakes on Saturday when the colt looks to become the first Triple Crown winner in nearly four decades.
U.S. Open venue ‘very challenging’, says Woods
DUBLIN, Ohio (Reuters) – Tiger Woods has described the venue for this month’s U.S. Open as “very challenging” after seeing for himself why a top U.S. Golf Association (USGA) official said extensive homework was required at Chambers Bay.
FIFA-lionising film that failed in Europe to hit U.S
LONDON (Reuters) – The film “United Passions” in which British actor Tim Roth portrays FIFA president Sepp Blatter does not hit American cinema screens until Friday, but whether it sinks – as it did in Europe – or swims it has at least one immortal lin…
