IOC warns baseball confederation after Israeli snub
(Reuters) – The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has issued a formal warning to the World Baseball Softball Confederation after the Israeli flag and name plate were removed during the confederation’s congress in Tunisia last May.
LeBron’s pending decision has NBA world holding its breath
(Reuters) – On the four-year anniversary of a nationally televised special called “The Decision” where LeBron James announced he would sign with the Miami Heat, the NBA world was in a holding pattern for the free agent’s next decision.
Froome to have X-ray on wrist after Tour crash
LILLE France (Reuters) – Defending Tour de France champion Chris Froome will have his wrist X-rayed after crashing heavily during Tuesday’s fourth stage, Team Sky manager Dave Brailsford said.
Ishikawa gets Open spot after Stricker pulls out
(Reuters) – World number 19 Steve Stricker will miss next week’s British Open at Hoylake after deciding not to take up his exemption, organizers said in a statement on Tuesday.
Sleepy New York baseball fan sues over nap time jibes
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A New York man says television announcers who teased him on air for falling asleep at a New York Yankees game should let sleeping fans lie.
Kittel wins Tour de France fourth stage
LILLE (Reuters) – German Marcel Kittel won the fourth stage of the Tour de France, a 163.5-km ride from Le Touquet on Tuesday.
Rare visitor Walker relishing Scottish Open challenge
(Reuters) – American Jimmy Walker makes a rare European appearance this week when he takes on the challenge of the tough Royal Aberdeen links course for the Scottish Open and he has not just come to make up the numbers.
Injured Andy Schleck out of Tour de France
LILLE France (Reuters) – Former champion Andy Schleck of Luxemburg has pulled out of the Tour de France following a crash in the third stage, his Trek team said on Tuesday.
Defense team closes case in Pistorius murder trial
PRETORIA (Reuters) – Oscar Pistorius’ lawyers wrapped up their defense of the Olympic and Paralympic track star on Tuesday, bringing the dramatic murder trial of one of the world’s best-known athletes closer to conclusion.
China faces tougher sell in Winter Olympics bid
(Reuters) – Beijing promised a “frugal” Winter Olympics and to harness the event to clean up the capital’s notorious air pollution if selected as host of the 2022 Games, but the pledges were greeted with skepticism on Chinese social media.
