Worker dies in Manaus World Cup stadium accident
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – A worker died in an accident while working outside the World Cup stadium in the Brazilian city of Manaus on Friday, local authorities and the Sports Ministry said.
Eastwood saves tournament director from choking
(Reuters) – Hollywood actor-director Clint Eastwood delivered an unexpected star turn when he saved the tournament director of this week’s AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am from choking during a dinner on the eve of the golf event.
Loupe’s two-shot lead holds up at Pebble Beach
(Reuters) – PGA Tour rookie Andrew Loupe’s overnight lead of two shots held up when the rain-delayed first round of the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am was completed on Friday.
Penguins’ Letang suffers stroke, out for at least six weeks
(Reuters) – Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang will miss at least six weeks after suffering a stroke last week, the National Hockey League team announced on Friday.
Ronaldinho influence sees Atletico settle player debts
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Atletico Mineiro have settled their outstanding debts with players after Ronaldinho stepped in to lobby on behalf of his team mates, Lance newspaper said on Friday.
Parker named 2013 European player of the year
(Reuters) – Frenchman Tony Parker has been named the 2013 European player of the year after stellar performances for club and country, world basketball governing body FIBA said on its website (www.fibaeurope.com).
Putin signals gay rights debate must not cloud Games
SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) – President Vladimir Putin made clear on Friday that he believed the Sochi Winter Olympics were not the place to debate Russia’s treatment of gays.
Del Potro to return in Amsterdam after wrist trouble
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – World number four Juan Martin del Potro will defend his Rotterdam ATP title next week after a 20-day break to recover from a wrist injury, a spokesperson for the Argentine said in a statement.
Joburg Open joint leader Molinari getting his mojo back
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Former Ryder Cup player Edoardo Molinari led the way alongside Briton Craig Lee after the second round of the Joburg Open on Friday.
Ronaldo’s appeal against suspension rejected
MADRID (Reuters) – Real Madrid begin life without suspended talisman Cristiano Ronaldo in Saturday’s La Liga clash with Villarreal after the Portuguese forward had his appeal against a three-match ban rejected.
