Serena scolds herself for unprofessional display
PARIS (Reuters) – Defeat is never an option for Serena Williams, but the world number one came close to an embarrassing second-round exit at the French Open after an ‘unprofessional’ display on Thursday.
World’s policeman wins rare applause for FIFA crackdown
BERLIN (Reuters) – The United States has infuriated some of its closest allies in recent years by fining their banks and spying on their citizens. But its latest extra-territorial salvo, a crackdown on graft at soccer’s global governing body, is winnin…
Soccer great Pele to join New York Cosmos on trip to Cuba
HAVANA (Reuters) – Brazilian soccer great Pele will join his former club the New York Cosmos on a goodwill mission to Cuba that will include an exhibition match Tuesday between the Cosmos and the Cuban national team, Cuban officials said.
Visa threatens to ditch FIFA as sponsor dismay mounts
NEW YORK/BERLIN (Reuters) – Visa Inc has told FIFA it could end its sponsorship if soccer’s governing body does not act fast to restore the reputation of the game after senior officials were arrested on corruption charges.
Former Bears tackle McDonald arrested in California for violating restraining order
(Reuters) – Former Chicago Bears defensive tackle Ray McDonald, released by the National Football League (NFL) franchise after his arrest this week in Northern California, was arrested again on Wednesday on suspicion of violating a restraining order, p…
Swiss authorities say all seven in FIFA probe fighting U.S. extradition
ZURICH (Reuters) – Swiss authorities said that all seven individuals arrested on corruption charges in a probe linked to soccer’s governing body, FIFA, will contest their extradition to the United States.
Blatter chairs emergency FIFA meeting as scandal grows
ZURICH (Reuters) – FIFA President Sepp Blatter chaired an emergency meeting with representatives from FIFA’s six confederations on Thursday following the wave of arrests of soccer officials including two FIFA vice-presidents in Zurich on Wednesday.
Schooling sets his sights high at SEA Games
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – As one of Singapore’s most successful and popular swimmers, Joseph Schooling knows the next two weeks of his life will be akin to living in a fish bowl.
Blackhawks force Game Seven with three quick goals
(Reuters) – The Chicago Blackhawks scored three goals during a four-minute stretch in the second period to power to a 5-2 victory over Anaheim on Wednesday that forced a Game Seven in their Western Conference Final series.
Warriors into Finals after 40 year wait
(Reuters) – The Golden State Warriors shook off their bumps and bruises and advanced to their first NBA Finals in 40 years after defeating the Houston Rockets 104-90 to clinch their Western Conference Finals series on Wednesday.
