Gerrans pips Greipel to first stage of Tour Down Under
(Reuters) – Local favorite Simon Gerrans outsprinted Andre Greipel to claim the first stage of the Tour Down Under on Tuesday and get his bid for a third crown off to a perfect start.
Goodell says extra point may get the boot
(Reuters) – The NFL could eliminate the extra point as part of its scoring system as the kick has become virtually “automatic”, Commissioner Roger Goodell has told NFL Network.
Bouchard beats Ivanovic to reach first grand slam semis
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Showing poise and maturity beyond her 19 years, Eugenie Bouchard became the first Canadian to reach the semi-finals of the Australian Open when she upset former world number one Ana Ivanovic 5-7 7-5 6-2 on Tuesday.
Rafter opts for youth in Davis Cup tie against France
(Reuters) – Australia Davis Cup captain Pat Rafter named three teenagers in his squad on Tuesday for their away tie against France, their first World Group appearance since 2007.
China has ‘complete faith’ in Sochi security
BEIJING (Reuters) – China is confident that Russia will be able to guarantee security at next month’s Winter Olympics in Sochi, officials said on Tuesday.
Tough words from coach helped me into semis: Li
(Reuters) – China’s Li Na allowed herself a small smile of satisfaction after she advanced to her fourth Australian Open semi-final on Tuesday, mindful that an inquisition from coach Carlos Rodriguez earlier in the tournament had helped her get there.
Governments must do more to fight fixing, say FIFA
ZURICH (Reuters) – Footballers who take part in match-manipulation risk losing their careers if caught but those who induce the players and set up the fix do so at almost no risk to themselves, according to FIFA’s head of security Ralf Mutschke.
Canucks coach banned 15 days for charging locker room
(Reuters) – Vancouver Canucks coach John Tortorella will miss six games as part of a 15-day suspension handed down by the National Hockey League on Monday for trying to enter an opposing team’s locker room.
Seahawks expect injured Harvin to be ready for Super Bowl
(Reuters) – Wide receiver Percy Harvin, a big-play threat for the Seattle Seahawks, should be able to return to the gridiron for their Super Bowl showdown against the Denver Broncos, coach Pete Carroll said on Monday.
Bolt set to light up Paris Diamond League again
PARIS (Reuters) – World and Olympic champion Usain Bolt will be the main attraction during July’s Paris Diamond League meeting, organizers said on Monday.
