FIFA refuses to recognize new Morocco FA president
(Reuters) – FIFA has refused to recognize the new president of the Moroccan football federation (FRMF) and ordered new elections, but said next month’s hosting of the World Club Cup will not be affected.
Portland and Birmingham awarded world indoor champs
MONACO (Reuters) – The United States has been awarded the 2016 world indoor championships, while Britain will host the 2018 event, the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) said on Friday.
Reedie elected new WADA president
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Briton Craig Reedie will be the next president of the World Anti-Doping Agency after his selection to the position was confirmed on Friday.
Golf: McIlroy would ‘love’ US PGA move to Royal Portrush
DUBAI (Reuters) – Rory McIlroy has welcomed the idea of staging the US PGA Championship, one of golf’s four majors, outside the United States with Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland a possible venue.
Rallying: Kubica crashes out of Rally GB
LONDON (Reuters) – Former Formula One driver Robert Kubica crashed out of Wales Rally GB, his debut at the top level of rallying, on Friday after rolling his Citroen on to its roof.
Soccer: Moratti reign ends as Inter name Thohir as chairman
MILAN (Reuters) – Indonesian business tycoon Erick Thohir has been appointed as chairman of Inter Milan, the Serie A club said on Friday as former owner Massimo Moratti’s 18-year reign came to an end.
U.S. Grand Prix practice delayed by fog
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) – Opening practice for the United States Formula One Grand Prix was delayed by 20 minutes on Friday when heavy fog descended on the Circuit of the Americas.
Motor racing: Audi Sport ABT to enter Formula E series
(Reuters) – ABT Sportsline, who run an Audi factory team in the German Touring Car championship (DTM), will enter the new Formula E electric racing series starting up next year, organizers said on Friday.
U.S. middle-distance prodigy Cain turns professional
(Reuters) – Teenage middle-distance prodigy Mary Cain announced on Friday she is to turn professional after enjoying a spectacular season, during which she became the youngest athlete to represent the United States at a world championships.
Swede Stenson marches towards double Dubai honors
DUBAI (Reuters) – Henrik Stenson rattled in eight birdies for a second-round 64 to lead Dubai’s $8-million DP World Tour Championship on Friday, putting the Swede firmly in control of a five-man tussle to top the 2013 European money list.
