Orioles’ Davis banned 25 games by MLB for doping
(Reuters) – Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis was suspended 25 games by Major League Baseball on Friday for violating the league’s joint drug prevention and treatment program.
American investment firm considering Spurs bid
LONDON (Reuters) – Tottenham Hotspur said on Friday they have met representatives of U.S. private investment company Cain Hoy Enterprises but were not in discussions over a possible takeover.
DirecTV confident it will close Sunday Ticket deal by end of 2014
NEW YORK (Reuters) – DirecTV, the largest U.S. satellite provider, expects to finalize its much anticipated contract with the National Football League for rights to the popular Sunday Ticket package by the end of the year, chief executive Mike White sa…
Pistorius has not damaged Paralympic movement, says IPC
LONDON (Reuters) – Oscar Pistorius’s conviction for culpable homicide after shooting dead his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp will not harm the profile of the Paralympic movement, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) said on Friday.
Captain’s choice pays off as Gasquet gives France early lead
PARIS (Reuters) – Richard Gasquet justified France captain Arnaud Clement’s faith with a crushing defeat of Czech Tomas Berdych to give the hosts a flying start in the Davis Cup semi-final on Friday.
Woosnam surprised by McGinley’s five-deputy move
LONDON (Reuters) – Former world number one Ian Woosnam is bemused by European Ryder Cup skipper Paul McGinley’s decision to opt for five vice-captains instead of the usual four and believes it could betray a sign of weakness.
Hamburg plans consecutive bids for compact Games
BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany’s port city of Hamburg, bidding to become the nation’s choice for a 2024 Olympic Games candidacy, is hoping its concept of “pedestrian and bicycle” Games will help win the nod, the city’s sports chief Michael Neumann said.
Seoul reminds citizens of North Korea flag ban
SEOUL (Reuters) – With the opening ceremony of the Incheon Asian Games just one week away, South Korea’s government issued a stern reminder to its citizens on Friday that they are banned from carrying the North Korean flag.
Park and Sun set to square off at Incheon pool
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – With a deep talent pool overflowing with Olympic and world champions, the swimming competition at the Asian Games is shaping up as the most intriguing event in Incheon.
Sun still shining bright after troubled year
(Reuters) – Sun Yang has always been different from China’s other top swimmers, as much a maverick as a pioneer.
