Athletics-Powell and Simpson have bans lifted pending appeal
(Reuters) – Jamaican sprinters Asafa Powell and Sherone Simpson can resume competition pending the outcome of their doping appeals, the Court of Arbitration for Sport said on Wednesday.
Lawyers for ex-NFL star Hernandez seek to have search tossed out
BOSTON (Reuters) – Attorneys for former New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez argued in court on Wednesday that evidence seized from his home should not be allowed in his upcoming trial on charges of murdering an associate because police lacked cau…
Murray gets seeding boost for Wimbledon defense
LONDON (Reuters) – Andy Murray’s attempted defense of his Wimbledon title was given a boost when he was bumped up to third seed on Wednesday, meaning he will not face either Novak Djokovic, Rafa Nadal or Roger Federer until the semis.
Brazil soccer boss says has total confidence in Scolari
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – The head of Brazil’s soccar association said he had “total confidence” in national team coach Luiz Felipe Scolari, a day after the World Cup hosts disappointed many fans with a 0-0 draw against Mexico.
World Cup fans camp by the beach to dodge Rio hotel prices
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Hundreds of cost-conscious soccer fans have found a cheaper way to attend the World Cup in one of Brazil’s most expensive cities – camping by Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana beach.
Golf: McIlroy opts to represent Ireland at 2016 Games
(Reuters) – Rory McIlroy says he will represent Ireland at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, putting an end to speculation that he may have chosen to play for Great Britain instead.
Motor racing: Hamilton must take Bull by the horns
(Reuters) – Lewis Hamilton is ready to take an unfamiliar bull by the horns this weekend as Austria’s revamped Red Bull Ring returns to the Formula One calendar after an 11-year absence.
Soccer-Champions Manchester City meet Newcastle on opening day
LONDON (Reuters) – Manchester City will open the defense of their title with a trip to Newcastle United after the English Premier League released the fixture list for the 2014-15 season on Wednesday.
Ochoa hero, Akinfeev villain in World Cup draws
BRASILIA (Reuters) – Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa produced a heroic performance in a 0-0 draw with Brazil and his Russian counterpart Igor Akinfeev was the villain in a 1-1 draw with South Korea as the World Cup produced more drama on Tuesday.
Midfield problem for lackluster Brazil
(Reuters) – Brazil failed to win for the first time in 11 games with their own lackluster midfield as much to blame for the 0-0 draw with Mexico as the inspired goalkeeping performance of Guillermo Ochoa.
