In delay-plagued Brazil, World Cup airport welcome to include a tent
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Brazil promised the world it would roll out the red carpet at 21st century airports for this year’s World Cup, but soccer fans landing in Fortaleza, which will host six matches including a quarter final, will instead be shepherded…
Semin replaces injured Soin in Russian ice hockey squad
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Aleksander Semin has been called up to Russia’s Olympic ice hockey squad after Sergei Soin pulled out with a knee injury on Tuesday.
Davis and White ready to excel
(Reuters) – Just watching Meryl Davis and Charlie White whiz around the rink weaving in and out of their spellbinding lifts and intricate choreography can leave awe-struck spectators feeling rather breathless.
Kearney in the groove to defend moguls title
(Reuters) – Success in snow sports invariably boils down to rhythm and momentum and right now American moguls skier Hannah Kearney has both in abundance as she eyes the defense of her Olympic title in Sochi.
Ovechkin seeks belated team success
(Reuters) – For all the riches Alex Ovechkin has accumulated during a glittering ice hockey career, a gold medal and a coveted silver bowl remain firmly beyond the Russian sniper’s grasp.
Speedy Svindal sets sights on gold
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – With his scintillating form, Aksel Lund Svindal’s combination of skill and mental strength make him the man to beat on the slopes in Sochi.
FA charges Anelka over ‘quenelle’ salute
LONDON (Reuters) – The Football Association charged Nicolas Anelka on Tuesday for making a “quenelle” salute after scoring for West Bromwich Albion against West Ham United in the Premier League last month.
Ince fired as Blackpool manager
(Reuters) – Former England midfielder Paul Ince was sacked as manager of Blackpool on Tuesday after less than a year in charge of the Championship club.
Violence rattles Rio slums as World Cup looms
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Daily shootouts and recent police slayings of two alleged drug traffickers are rattling two of Rio de Janeiro’s most prominent slums, communities that until recently showcased attempts to pacify historically violent shantytow…
Dufner looks for Qatar pick-me-up after bout of pneumonia
(Reuters) – U.S. PGA Championship winner Jason Dufner is hoping to be back firing on all cylinders at this week’s $2.5 million Qatar Masters after being laid low by bronchitis and pneumonia.
