Accused ex-soccer official cites newspaper spoof in FIFA’s defense
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A former FIFA executive accused of soliciting bribes in the corruption case brought by U.S. authorities against world soccer officials, wants to know why the United States is hosting this year’s World Cup if it dislikes soccer’s …
Ducks come up empty in another Game Seven
(Reuters) – The Anaheim Ducks will spend another summer reliving the agony of a Game Seven defeat that crushed their National Hockey League Stanley Cup dreams.
Tsonga lights up Paris to reach last eight, Cornet out
PARIS (Reuters) – Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga illuminated a gray day in Paris with a thrilling win over Tomas Berdych to reach the French Open quarter-finals on Sunday but Maria’s Sharapova’s title defense was put on hold by the rain.
Wawrinka bulldozes into French Open last eight
PARIS (Reuters) – Swiss eighth seed Stan Wawrinka raced into the French Open quarter-finals by hammering Frenchman Gilles Simon 6-1 6-4 6-2 on Sunday.
Kjeldsen ends long drought with Irish Open win
NEWCASTLE, Northern Ireland (Reuters) – Soren Kjeldsen ended a six-year victory drought to become the third Danish winner of the Irish Open, capturing a fourth career title with a birdie at the first extra playoff hole on Sunday.
Pelicans hire Gentry as head coach
(Reuters) – The New Orleans Pelicans have named Alvin Gentry as their new head coach, but will have to wait until the Golden State associate coach is through with the Warriors’ NBA Finals series against Cleveland.
Europe should weigh World Cup boycott to oust FIFA’s Blatter, UK says
LONDON/ZURICH (Reuters) – Britain said Europe should consider boycotting future World Cups if Sepp Blatter doesn’t quit as head of soccer’s governing body over a corruption scandal, while Swiss authorities denied they would soon question the newly re-e…
Els says Irish toil is perfect prep for U.S. Open
NEWCASTLE, Northern Ireland (Reuters) – Four-time major winner Ernie Els feels his four testing rounds at the Irish Open have been the perfect preparation for next month’s U.S. Open, he told Reuters.
SportAccord chief Vizer resigns after row with IOC
BERLIN (Reuters) – SportAccord president Marius Vizer resigned on Sunday, conceding defeat in a row with the International Olympic Committee over control of international sports federations.
Qatar’s long journey home begins with loss in NZ
WELLINGTON (Reuters) – Joao Rodriguez’s well-taken first half goal ensured Qatar’s long build-up to a 2022 World Cup on home soil got off to a shaky start when they suffered a 1-0 defeat to Colombia in the under-20 equivalent tournament in New Zealand …
