New fight with UEFA looms if Blatter threatens World Cup slots
ZURICH (Reuters) – FIFA may be involved in a battle for its reputation in the wake of the corruption charges raised against some of its officials this week, but it could become embroiled in a civil war with UEFA over World Cup places next.
Thrilling Monfils survives yet another five-setter
PARIS (Reuters) – Although Gael Monfils would prefer to win his matches in routine fashion he cannot help but play thrilling five-setters at the French Open, advancing to the fourth round just before dusk on Friday.
Cornet and Monfils raise French hopes in Paris
PARIS (Reuters) – Just after lunch Alize Cornet collapsed on her back in joy and several hours later as dusk arrived Gael Monfils danced a jig of delight as home hopes soared at the French Open on Friday.
U.S. sports exec pleads not guilty in FIFA case
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The U.S. head of a Brazilian sports marketing company pleaded not guilty in a New York court on Friday to bribery-related charges, one of 14 people indicted on federal corruption charges that have rocked the soccer world’s governin…
South American federation says it’ll keep 2018 World Cup slots
ASUNCION (Reuters) – South America’s soccer federation CONMEBOL says it has received assurances it will retain four automatic World Cup qualifying places for Russia 2018 plus its single playoff place.
Heavy rain turns par-four into par-three at Byron Nelson
(Reuters) – Torrential overnight rain in Irving, Texas, forced tournament officials to take the unusual step of transforming a par-four hole into a par-three for the second round of the AT&T Byron Nelson on Friday.
Suarez Navarro is latest favorite to fall in Paris
PARIS (Reuters) – In-form Spaniard Carla Suarez Navarro became the latest fancied player to exit the women’s singles at the French Open when she lost to Italian Flavia Pennetta 6-3 6-4 on Friday.
Ex-NFL star Sharper pleads guilty in New Orleans to drugging women
(Reuters) – Former NFL player Darren Sharper, accused of drugging and raping women in four states, pleaded guilty on Friday to related federal charges in New Orleans, prosecutors said.
Smooth Federer ends Dzumhur’s dream day
PARIS (Reuters) – For Bosnia’s Damir Dzumhur it was the day he had dreamed of while for Roger Federer it was just another day at the office.
Aru climbs back up to second in Giro d’Italia
(Reuters) – Italian Fabio Aru attacked in the final climb to win the 19th stage of the Giro d’Italia to reclaim second spot overall form his Astana team mate Mikel Landa on Friday.
