Lawyer in NFL concussion deal says an appeal would be ‘selfish’
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A major architect of the landmark concussion settlement reached with the National Football League on behalf of retired players said on Thursday it would be “selfish” for anyone to appeal the deal.
Phoenix police arrest WNBA star Griner and fiancee for assault
PHOENIX (Reuters) – U.S. women’s basketball star Brittney Griner and her fiancee, fellow WNBA player Glory Johnson, have been arrested on disorderly conduct and assault charges after a fight at their Phoenix home, police said.
Weekley sets early pace in New Orleans
(Reuters) – Boo Weekley, seeking his first PGA Tour victory in two years, took advantage of rain-softened conditions to charge into an early one-shot lead in the opening round of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans on Thursday.
Astana retain elite license despite doping cases
PARIS (Reuters) – Tour de France champion Vincenzo Nibali can ride in this year’s race after his Astana team kept their world tour license on Thursday despite a string of doping cases, the International Cycling Union (UCI) said on Thursday.
Pacquiao’s hand speed will earn win, says Roach
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Superior hand speed will give Manny Pacquiao a decisive edge over American Floyd Mayweather in their heavily anticipated megafight in Las Vegas next week, says the Filipino southpaw’s trainer Freddie Roach.
Nadal felled by Fognini in Barcelona third round
BARCELONA (Reuters) – Rafa Nadal’s bid to get back to top form before the French Open suffered a setback when he crashed to a 6-4 7-6(6) defeat to 13th-seeded Italian Fabio Fognini in the third round of the Barcelona Open on Thursday.
No short-term fixes for Red Bull, says Horner
LONDON (Reuters) – Staying with Renault represents Red Bull’s best hope of Formula One success but there will be no short-term fixes for the team’s current woes, according to principal Christian Horner.
Japan to host FIFA Club World Cup in 2015 and 2016
(Reuters) – Japan have been reappointed as hosts of the FIFA Club World Cup for the next two years, the sport’s world governing body announced on Thursday.
FootGolf kicks new life into struggling U.S. golf courses
(Reuters) – Mike Woods laughed out loud the first time he saw a FootGolf video.
Rivalries key to elite marathon interest: Kipsang
LONDON (Reuters) – Fierce rivalries, rather than tumbling times, are key to maintaining the appeal of elite marathons, defending London champion Wilson Kipsang said of his showdown with world record holder Dennis Kimetto on Sunday.
