Penn State athletics head who came in after Sandusky scandal to retire
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The man who took over the Penn State athletic program when it was rocked by child sex abuse charges involving an assistant football coach will retire in August, the university said in a statement on Tuesday.
County lawmakers approve compromise deal over Miami Dolphins stadium
MIAMI (Reuters) – Miami-Dade County lawmakers agreed on Tuesday to commit tax revenues to the Miami Dolphins football team if it can attract big-ticket events like the NFL’s Super Bowl and World Cup soccer matches to its privately owned stadium.
U.S. wary of Portugal backlash and ‘angry’ Ronaldo
(Reuters) – The United States are full of confidence after a dramatic win over Ghana but coach Juergen Klinsmann remains wary of a Portuguese backlash after the Cristiano Ronaldo-led side were mauled in their World Cup opener by Germany.
Spectator Biden thrilled by U.S. World Cup victory
BRASILIA (Reuters) – U.S. Vice President Joe Biden might not have resolved a diplomatic spat with Brazil over American espionage, but he got a kick out of seeing the United States soccer team win their first World Cup game.
Miffed U.S. judge withdraws from Michael Jordan lawsuit
(Reuters) – A veteran federal judge in Chicago has withdrawn from NBA legend Michael Jordan’s lawsuit against a local supermarket chain over the use of his name and image in a magazine ad, but not without levying harsh criticism at the basketball Hall …
Kaymer’s U.S. Open victory has us buzzing, says McGinley
(Reuters) – Ireland’s first Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley returns to action on home soil this week fired up by German Martin Kaymer’s emphatic US Open triumph last Sunday.
Azarenka endures losing return in Eastbourne
EASTBOURNE England (Reuters) – Former world No.1 Victoria Azarenka made a disappointing return from injury when she lost to plucky Italian Camila Giorgi 4-6 6-3 7-5 in the first round of the Aegon International grasscourt tournament on Tuesday.
U.S. goal officially timed at 30 seconds: FIFA
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Clint Dempsey’s opening goal for the United States in their 2-1 win over Ghana has been officially timed at 30 seconds, FIFA said on Tuesday.
Klinsmann still a perfect starter but sees U.S. flaws
NATAL Brazil (Reuters) – Juergen Klinsmann extended his perfect record in opening World Cup matches when the United States beat Ghana 2-1 on Monday but after their late winner he was more concerned with the flaws exposed in his team.
U.N. boss says neutral in World Cup, won’t watch South Korea opener
GENEVA (Reuters) – U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Tuesday that he is a fan of his native South Korea’s soccer team, which open its World Cup campaign against Russia later in the day, but that out of a sense of neutrality he would not tune i…
