Ukraine’s Lviv launches bid for 2022 winter Olympics
(Reuters) – The Ukrainian city of Lviv on Tuesday launched a bid to host the 2022 winter Olympics in the Carpathian mountains, seeking to become the first East European nation apart from Russia to stage the Games.
Brain damage concussion fears seep into rugby and soccer
LONDON (Reuters) – Rugby and soccer players who suffer multiple knocks to the head during their careers are at added risk of brain damage that could lead to dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases, brain scientists are warning.
Nice keeper Ospina out for up to six weeks
NICE, France (Reuters) – Nice keeper David Ospina has been ruled out of action for up to six weeks after suffering a partial tear in his knee ligaments, the Ligue 1 club said on Tuesday.
FIFA hail “landmark” agreement for soccer in Cyprus
(Reuters) – A provisional arrangement for the organization of football in the divided island of Cyprus was agreed between the Cyprus FA (CFA) and the Cyprus Turkish Football Association (CTFA) on Tuesday, FIFA said.
Aprilia motorbikes to return to MotoGP in 2016
RHO, Italy (Reuters) – Aprilia motobikes will start competing again in the MotoGP Championship in 2016 after last racing in that category in 2004, the chairman of the company that owns the brand said on Tuesday.
Russia struggles to keep Olympic torch burning
MOSCOW (Reuters) – The Olympic torch has been to the North Pole and traveled thousands of kilometers (miles) on the relay that will end at the Sochi Winter Games in Russia in February. The problem is, the flame keeps going out.
Ukraine squad for World Cup qualifying playoff
KIEV (Reuters) – Ukraine coach Mykhaylo Fomenko named the following 25-man squad on Tuesday for the two-legged World Cup qualifying playoff against France. Ukraine host France on November 15 in Kiev with the return game to be played in Paris four days …
Stenson looking to keep punter Poulter at bay
(Reuters) – Henrik Stenson is doubly determined to stay at the top of the European Tour’s Race To Dubai money list especially as it would mean he avoids paying out 1,000 pounds ($1,600) in a losing bet to Florida neighbor Ian Poulter.
Fraser-Pryce shortlisted for award after triple gold
(Reuters) – Jamaican sprint queen Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce was shortlisted alongside shot putter Valerie Adams and hurdler Zuzana Hejnova for the female Athlete of the Year award on Tuesday.
O’Neill to be new Irish boss, Keane assistant
DUBLIN (Reuters) – Ireland is set to appoint Martin O’Neill as manager and Roy Keane as his assistant, more than a decade after the former captain walked out on the team at the 2002 World Cup, FAI chief executive John Delaney said on Tuesday.
