Inductee La Russa says let steroid era players in Hall
(Reuters) – Tony La Russa, who will be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday, believes there is room in the Hall for tainted stars from the so-called Steroids Era.
World Cup bids ethics investigation to report in September
(This July 21 story has been corrected to clarify that the FIFA investigation into the World Cup bidding process relates to both the 2018 and 2022 tournaments)
Massachusetts judge won’t toss murder charge against ex-NFL player
BOSTON (Reuters) – A Massachusetts judge refused to toss out murder and firearms charges against ex-New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez in last summer’s killing of a semi-professional soccer player.
Navardauskas delivers for Garmin as Nibali retains lead
BERGERAC France (Reuters) – Ramunas Navardauskas finished off Garmin-Sharp’s plan to win the 19th stage of the Tour de France, a 208.5-km ride from Maubourguet on Friday as Italian Vincenzo Nibali retained the overall leader’s yellow jersey.
European challengers commit to America’s Cup
LONDON (Reuters) – Four European teams promised on Friday to compete for the next America’s Cup, ensuring the event would be viable after official challenger Team Australia pulled out because of rising costs.
Hamilton fastest in hot Hungarian practice
BUDAPEST (Reuters) – Lewis Hamilton started his Hungarian Grand Prix weekend as he intended to continue, leading both of Friday’s free practice sessions with championship-leading Mercedes team mate Nico Rosberg behind.
Old geezer Mura types Tour de France legend in modern era
ARGELES GAZOST France (Reuters) – Ashes fall from his cigarette as his puffy fingers play a distinctive staccato on a 38-year-old Lettera 32.
FIFA committed to 2018 World Cup in Russia
ZURICH (Reuters) – FIFA remains committed to the 2018 World Cup in Russia and says a boycott would not be an effective way of reducing tensions in the region, soccer’s world governing body said on Friday.
Isner survives Ginepri test as seeds fall in Atlanta
Reuters – Top seed American John Isner saved two match points before edging compatriot Robby Ginepri 4-6 7-6 (5) 7-5 in the second round of the Atlanta Open on Thursday.
Australia surprise themselves as supersuit record beaten
GLASGOW (Reuters) – It was a world record that few expected to be broken any time soon.
