Watson, 65, aiming to make cut in Open farewell
ST ANDREWS, Scotland (Reuters) – Five-times champion Tom Watson is going through the full gamut of emotions ahead of his final British Open next month but he is certain of one thing, he does not want to bow out with a whimper.
Beijing says takes anti-discrimination pledge seriously
BEIJING (Reuters) – Beijing takes seriously the Olympics anti-discrimination pledge it has signed in its bid to host the 2022 Winter Games, a senior official said on Tuesday, but denied knowledge of a recent crackdown on a prominent anti-discrimination…
Williams expect to be back in the points in Canada
LONDON (Reuters) – Williams are hoping for a big haul of points in Montreal this weekend after drawing a blank in Formula One’s Monaco showcase race last time out.
Tamarine pursues more success on court, rather than in one
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Thai trailblazer Tamarine Tanasugarn is well prepared for life after tennis having completed a law degree but retirement talk remains on hold while the 38-year-old chases more success on the court rather than in one.
Pele happy to see Cosmos match play role in U.S.-Cuba detente
HAVANA (Reuters) – Brazilian football great Pele said he was pleased Tuesday’s friendly between the Cuban national team and his former club the New York Cosmos might help foster better relations between the United States and Cuba, which have embarked o…
Former Brazil soccer boss probed for money laundering: source
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – The former head of the Brazilian soccer federation, Ricardo Teixeira, is facing charges of money laundering and tax evasion, a police source said on Monday, as an international bribery scandal put the spotlight on Brazil’s nationa…
Jenner reveals new name Caitlyn, breaks Twitter record
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Former Olympic athlete and reality TV star Bruce Jenner, who is transitioning to life as a woman, revealed her new name as Caitlyn Jenner on Monday and posed in a white strapless leotard on the cover of Vanity Fair magazine.
Top FIFA aide linked to money transfer key to indictment: source
NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. prosecutors believe FIFA President Sepp Blatter’s top lieutenant made $10 million in bank transactions that are central to the bribery investigation of the world soccer body, a source familiar with the matter said on Monday.
Top FIFA aide linked to money transfer key to indictment: NYT
(Reuters) – U.S. authorities believe FIFA President Sepp Blatter’s top lieutenant made $10 million in bank transactions that are central to the bribery investigation of the world soccer body, the New York Times reported on Monday, citing unnamed law-en…
Warriors guard Thompson back for team practice
(Reuters) – The Golden State Warriors were given a welcome boost on Monday when their All-Star shooting guard Klay Thompson returned to team practice five days after suffering a concussion.
