Blatter rocks world soccer by quitting FIFA amid scandal
ZURICH/NEW YORK (Reuters) – Sepp Blatter rocked the world of soccer on Tuesday by unexpectedly saying he would step down as FIFA president in the wake of a corruption investigation that reportedly may include the embattled chief himself.
New York Cosmos defeat Cuba in diplomatic soccer friendly
HAVANA (Reuters) – The New York Cosmos dominated Cuba 4-1 on Tuesday in a soccer friendly meant to promote better relations between the United States and Cuba and demonstrate that baseball-mad Cuba is also becoming a soccer nation.
Panthers’ Newton signs five-year contract extension
(Reuters) – Dynamic Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton has signed a lucrative five-year contract extension that will keep him with the National Football League team through the 2020 season as he targets the franchise’s first Super Bowl.
Bulls introduce Iowa State’s Hoiberg as head coach
(Reuters) – The Chicago Bulls introduced Iowa State’s Fred Hoiberg as their head coach on Tuesday, and the new helmsman said he had his heart set on a return to the National Basketball Association.
U.S. FBI investigating outgoing FIFA chief Blatter: ABC News
(Reuters) – The FBI and U.S. prosecutors are investigating outgoing FIFA President Sepp Blatter, who unexpectedly announced on Tuesday he was quitting his post just days after being re-elected, ABC News reported, citing sources familiar with the case.
To become a dynasty, Lightning will have to beat one
(Reuters) – The Tampa Bay Lightning believe they have what it takes to become an NHL dynasty but first must topple a Chicago Blackhawks team that are bidding for a third Stanley Cup in six seasons.
Bishop stands tall in net for Lightning
(Reuters) – Tampa Bay goalie Ben Bishop stood tall in the biggest moments of the Lightning’s playoff run to the Stanley Cup Final, fueling the Florida team’s hopes of a second NHL crown in 11 years.
Tsonga, Wawrinka prevail but Federer’s gone with the wind
PARIS (Reuters) – Swirling winds caused mayhem and chaos at Roland Garros on Tuesday but Jo Wilfried Tsonga and Stan Wawrinka emerged unscathed to set up a French Open semi-final.
Peterson ‘feels good’ to be reunited with NFL’s Vikings
(Reuters) – Running back Adrian Peterson had a happy reunion with his coach and Minnesota Vikings teammates as he reported for training on Tuesday after missing most of last season while banished by the NFL for beating his son.
NFL chief Goodell will not recuse himself from Brady’s ‘Deflategate’ appeal
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – National Football League Commissioner Roger Goodell on Tuesday rejected a request by the players union that he recuse himself as the arbitrator in the “Deflategate” appeal of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady.
