Ukraine cancels friendly against U.S.
KIEV (Reuters) – Ukraine have cancelled their soccer friendly against the United States in Cyprus on Wednesday, national football federation president Anatoliy Konkov said on Monday.
Pistorius trial witness: ‘bloodcurdling screams’ then shots
PRETORIA (Reuters) – The first witness at Oscar Pistorius’ murder trial told the court on Monday she heard “bloodcurdling screams” from a woman followed by shots, a dramatic opening to a case that could see one of global sport’s most admired role model…
U.S. midfielder Holden limps out of latest comeback
(Reuters) – United States midfielder Stuart Holden’s wretched luck with injuries continued on Monday when the Bolton Wanderers player limped out of his latest comeback after only 28 minutes.
Agassi would like to solve Isner riddle, but in no rush to become a coach
LONDON (Reuters) – As a player Andre Agassi relied as much on a razor-sharp tennis brain as brute force to collect eight major titles and join a select band of players to complete a career grand slam.
Broncos’ Manning gets physical all-clear for 2014 season
(Reuters) – Peyton Manning, who led the Denver Broncos to an appearance in last month’s Super Bowl, has been fully cleared to play next season, according to a report on the National Football League’s website on Monday.
American Cain out of world indoor championships
(Reuters) – American teenage middle-distance prodigy Mary Cain has withdrawn from the IAAF world indoor athletics championships in Poland due to a calf injury, U.S. officials said on Monday.
IPTL a no-go if it clashes with Thanksgiving: Agassi
LONDON (Reuters) – Andre Agassi will snub the inaugural International Premier Tennis League (IPTL) if it clashes with Thanksgiving, the former world number one said the day after being signed up by the Singapore franchise.
Brazil in a sweat as 100-day World Cup countdown begins
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – With 100 days to go before the World Cup starts, Brazil is in the home straight of the countdown and huffing and puffing to complete stadiums, airports, IT networks and public transportation systems.
Iditarod mushers begin dog-sled trip across Alaskan tundra
(Reuters) – Nearly 70 competitors from around the world set off from a frozen lake on Sunday to challenge reigning Iditarod champion Mitch Seavey at the true start of Alaska’s famed and grueling sled-dog race.
Woods quits Honda Classic with back injury
(Reuters) – World number one Tiger Woods withdrew from the Honda Classic during the final round on Sunday at Palm Beach Gardens in Florida, citing a back injury.
