Disbelief in Madrid as bid to host 2020 Olympics rejected
MADRID (Reuters) – Spaniards reacted with disbelief and disappointment on Saturday after Madrid was eliminated as a possible host of the 2020 summer Games in the opening round of voting by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Istanbul or Tokyo to stage 2020 Games, decision due 20:00GMT
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Tokyo or Istanbul will host the 2020 summer Games after Madrid was eliminated in the opening round of voting by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Saturday.
Mexico name Tena as coach after firing de la Torre
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexico sacked Jose Manuel ‘Chepo’ de la Torre on Saturday and replaced him with Luis Fernando Tena who coached the national team to the London Olympics title last year.
Serena, Azarenka battle in U.S. Open rematch
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Serena Williams and Victoria Azarenka, good friends off the court but fierce rivals on it, will be in full battle mode on Sunday for a women’s singles championship rematch at the U.S. Open.
Madrid out of race to stage 2020 Games; Tokyo, Istanbul remain
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Madrid was eliminated in the first round of voting to decide the host of the 2020 summer Olympic Games, leaving Tokyo and Istanbul to battle it out in a final round of voting.
Todt to seek re-election as FIA president
MONZA, Italy (Reuters) – Jean Todt announced on Saturday he will seek a second term as head of the International Automobile Federation (FIA), motorsport’s world governing body.
Eleven birdies get Lee’s heart pounding in Switzerland
(Reuters) – Unheralded Briton Craig Lee came close to equalling the tour record when he crammed 11 birdies in a spectacular 10-under 61 to surge two strokes clear of the field at the European Masters in Switzerland on Saturday.
Money no problem, Madrid tells IOC
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Madrid assured the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Saturday that it could afford to stage the 2020 Olympics if chosen as the host city, allaying fears that Spain’s economic crisis made it a risky proposition.
Mexico fire coach after World Cup loss to Honduras
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexico coach Jose Manuel “Chepo” de la Torre was fired on Saturday, a day after a painful loss to Honduras which dented their hopes of qualifying for next year’s World Cup.
Tokyo reassures IOC over Fukushima fears
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe assured the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Saturday that radiation leaks at the Fukushima nuclear plant were under control and did not pose any health risks.
