Spain coach Orenga steps down after World Cup flop
MADRID (Reuters) – Juan Antonio Orenga has stepped down as Spain’s basketball coach following last week’s surprise loss to France in the quarter-finals of the World Cup, the national federation (FEB) said on Tuesday.
Judge Eckert warns FIFA following Garcia investigation
MUNICH (Reuters) – Hans-Joachim Eckert, the German judge deciding what action to take following FIFA’s investigation into alleged corruption surrounding the 2018 and 2022 World Cup votes, said he doubted “if soccer and ethics can still fit together”.
R&A set to allow women members after 260 years
LONDON (Reuters) – It is a simple yes or no vote but Thursday’s ballot could end two-and-half centuries of division in Scotland. So, will women be allowed to become members of the Royal and Ancient golf club?
Davis Cup to remain annual event: ITF chief
DUBAI (Reuters) – The Davis Cup will remain an annual tournament despite persistent complaints from some players that it over-burdens an already-crowded schedule, the head of the sport’s governing body said on Tuesday.
FIFA executive committee probed over World Cup watches
BERNE, (Reuters) – Soccer’s governing body FIFA is investigating whether any ethics rules were broken when members of its executive committee received commemorative watches from sponsors of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) at the World Cup.
NFL’s Vikings reinstate Peterson after child abuse charge
(Reuters) – Adrian Peterson, a marquee National Football League running back facing charges of child abuse for injuries he caused when disciplining his son, was reinstated by the Minnesota Vikings on Monday.
Australia seek Evans successor as retirement talk swirls
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Tour de France winner Cadel Evans may not have made up his mind about whether to wrap up his professional career but Australian cycling is already wrestling with the problem of how to replace him.
FIFA finance watchdog member temporarily suspended during probe
BERNE (Reuters) – FIFA has temporarily suspended a member of its financial watchdog after he was arrested on suspicion of corruption and money-laundering in his native Cayman Islands, soccer’s governing body said on Tuesday.
Thai women’s soccer team to get reward for only losing 5-0
SEOUL (Reuters) – Thailand’s women’s soccer team have been surprisingly rewarded with a bonus by the country’s controversial FA head for only losing 5-0 to hosts South Korea in their opening match of the Asian Games.
Speed-driven Aussie cycling given funding lifeline
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Cash-strapped national governing body Cycling Australia has had a board shake-out and received a A$2 million (US$1.81 million) lifeline to keep its Olympic programme on track after battling back from virtual insolvency.
