Analysis: Brazil riots raise questions over sporting mega-events
BERNE (Reuters) – Brazilian anger against the cost of staging the World Cup could undermine the argument that host countries benefit from sporting mega-events as they become too big for most countries to handle.
Tour de France starts and ends at the table
PARIS (Reuters) – Like most things French, the Tour de France starts and ends around a lunch or dinner table.
Attitudes are changing post Armstrong scandal
PARIS (Reuters) – The specter of Lance Armstrong’s dirty legacy will haunt the 100th edition of the Tour de France even though cycling has already started its much-needed transformation.
Clippers announce Doc Rivers as new head coach
(Reuters) – The Los Angeles Clippers will formally introduce Doc Rivers as their head coach on Wednesday after the Boston Celtics agreed to release him from his contract in exchange for a future draft pick, the two teams said on Tuesday.
Frank ‘Toledo Strongman’ Stranahan dies at 90
(Reuters) – American Frank Stranahan, a six-time PGA Tour winner who was also a world-ranked weightlifter, has died at the age of 90, the PGA Tour announced on Tuesday.
Clippers announce Doc Rivers as new head coach
(Reuters) – The Los Angeles Clippers will formally introduce Doc Rivers as their head coach on Wednesday after the Boston Celtics agreed to release him from his contract in exchange for a 2015 draft pick, the two teams said on Tuesday.
Del Potro offers hope for men’s chasing pack
LONDON (Reuters) – Juan Martin del Potro provided some encouragement for the rest of the chasing pack in the men’s game at Wimbledon on Tuesday.
Swisher’s numbers are down but his energy is not
BALTIMORE (Reuters) – Nick Swisher struts toward his locker with his arms moving in an exaggerated motion that might symbolize ocean waves, but only he knows for sure.
Roanic ready to serve up some aggression
LONDON (Reuters) – Big-serving Canadian Milos Roanic delivered 19 aces on his way to the second round of Wimbledon on Tuesday and promised plenty more as he seeks to live up to his billing as one to watch.
Serena and Djokovic avoid doing a Rafa
LONDON (Reuters) – Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic proved shock-proof as a sense of order was restored on Tuesday after the tremors that rumbled around Wimbledon on opening night following Rafa Nadal’s defeat.
