Russian Deputy PM says can guarantee Games safety
SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) – Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Kozak said on Thursday that visitors to Russia’s Winter Olympics in Sochi would be safe, and that the threat of a militant attack was no greater than in many other cities around the world.
Safety concerns halt women’s downhill training
ROSA KHUTOR, Russia (Reuters) – Safety fears forced Sochi Olympics organizers to halt the first training run for the women’s downhill on Thursday, with American Laurenne Ross describing her descent as “intimidating”.
IOC extends sponsor deal with Panasonic to 2024
SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) – The International Olympic Committee has extended its sponsorship deal with Panasonic for another eight years to 2024, making it the first sponsor to do so, the IOC announced on Thursday.
James eager for role with Beckham’s Miami franchise
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Miami Heat forward LeBron James, one of the greatest basketball players of all time, said on Wednesday he hoped to be involved with David Beckham’s plan to bring a Major League Soccer (MLS) team to Miami.
Beckham launches plan to build soccer franchise in Miami
MIAMI (Reuters) – Former England soccer captain David Beckham announced on Wednesday that he has exercised his option to become the owner of a Major League Soccer team in Miami, promising to make it “the people’s club.”
Former All-Star pitcher Schilling says has cancer
(Reuters) – Former Major League pitcher Curt Schilling has been diagnosed with cancer, the six-time All-Star said on Wednesday.
Ice hockey-Canada’s Stamkos to miss Sochi Games
(Reuters) – Prolific Canadian goal scorer Steven Stamkos will miss the Sochi Olympics because his broken leg has not healed, depriving the defending ice hockey champions of one of their best players.
Canadian star Stamkos to miss Sochi Games
(Reuters) – Prolific Canadian goal scorer Steven Stamkos will miss the Sochi Olympics because his broken leg has not healed, depriving the defending ice hockey champions of one of their best players.
Seattle Seahawks’ Super Bowl victory parade draws some 700,000 fans
SEATTLE (Reuters) – An estimated 700,000 Seattle Seahawks fans braved sub-freezing temperatures to celebrate the football team’s first Super Bowl title at a parade that wound through the city’s downtown on Wednesday.
Beckham launches plan to build soccer franchise in Miami
MIAMI (Reuters) – Former England soccer captain David Beckham announced on Wednesday that he has exercised his option to become the owner of a Major League Soccer team in Miami, promising to make it “the people’s club.”
