FIFA puts January World Cup back on agenda for 2022
BERNE (Reuters) – FIFA has revived the possibility of staging the 2022 World Cup in January and February after president Sepp Blatter previously ruled out the idea last year.
Cilic crushes Nishikori to claim U.S. Open title
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Croatia’s Marin Cilic swept past Japan’s Kei Nishikori 6-3 6-3 6-3 to win the U.S. Open on Monday and reach the pinnacle of the sport one year after a doping ban kept him out of the year’s final grand slam.
NFL’s Ravens cut Ray Rice after new domestic violence video
(Reuters) – The Baltimore Ravens released Ray Rice on Monday after a video surfaced showing the three-time Pro Bowl running back punching his then-fiancee during an argument earlier this year.
NCAA to ease sanctions on Penn State imposed after scandal
(Reuters) – The NCAA Executive Committee said on Monday it would ease sanctions imposed in 2012 on Pennsylvania State University’s football program as punishment for the school’s involvement in the Jerry Sandusky child sex scandal.
Civil rights leader decries ‘culture of racism’ at Atlanta Hawks
ATLANTA (Reuters) – Civil rights leaders said on Monday they wanted to meet with Atlanta Hawks CEO Steve Koonin to discuss their concerns about pervasive racism at the organization after the team’s owner admitted to making racially insensitive remarks …
Mayweather prepares for ‘dirty’ Maidana re-match
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Undefeated welterweight Floyd Mayweather Jr. says he expects Argentina’s Marcos Maidana to be “once again extremely dirty and wild” in their heavily anticipated re-match in Las Vegas on Saturday.
Ace Contador is king of Vuelta’s queen stage
LA FARRAPONA Spain (Reuters) – Alberto Contador moved closer to a third Tour of Spain title by winning Monday’s 16th stage while his closest domestic rivals cracked on the final climb.
FIFA puts January World Cup back on agenda for 2022
BERNE (Reuters) – FIFA has revived the possibility of staging the 2022 World Cup in January and February after president Sepp Blatter previously ruled out the idea last year.
NFL sponsorship doesn’t stretch TD Ameritrade’s budget: CEO
NEW YORK (Reuters) – TD Ameritrade Holding Corp’s decision to become a National Football League sponsor increases its marketing effectiveness without constraining its budget, the top executive of the discount brokerage firm said Monday.
Renshaw takes yellow jersey after stage two sprint finish
(Reuters) – Australian Mark Renshaw won the second stage of the Tour of Britain to claim the overall leader’s yellow jersey after a thrilling sprint finish to the 200.8km ride from Knowsley to Llandudno on Monday.
