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Former head of European football association UEFA Michel Platini leaves a judicial police station where he was detained for questioning over the awarding of the 2022 World Cup soccer tournament, in Nanterre, France June 19, 2019. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes PARIS (Reuters) … Continue reading Ex-UEFA head Platini freed after being questioned over Qatar World Cup
Charlie Blackmon became the first Colorado player to have at least three hits in five consecutive games as the Rockies beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-1 in Phoenix on Tuesday night. Jun 18, 2019; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Colorado Rockies relief pitcher … Continue reading MLB roundup: Red-hot Blackmon makes history in Rockies’ rout
(Reuters) – The United States defeated Guyana 4-0 on Tuesday in St. Paul, Minnesota to get their Gold Cup title defense off to a winning start. The United States opened the scoring in the 28th minute when Weston McKennie delivered … Continue reading U.S. defeat Guyana 4-0 in Gold Cup opener
The Atlanta Falcons are confident they will re-sign wide receiver Julio Jones to a new long-term extension before training camp begins next month, ESPN reported Tuesday. FILE PHOTO: Atlanta Falcons receiver Julio Jones try to make a catch on a … Continue reading NFL notebook: Falcons WR Jones in line for extension
Jun 18, 2019; Saint Paul, MN, USA; Panama midfielder Armando Cooper (11) gets around Trinidad and Tobago midfielder Khaleem Hyland (8) and scores a goal in the second half of group play in the CONCACAF Gold Cup soccer tournament at … Continue reading Panama beat Trinidad and Tobago 2-0 at Gold Cup
The Major League Baseball Umpires Association criticized the one-game suspension of San Diego Padres infielder Manny Machado, calling it “a slap in the face” and “a disgrace to the game.” FILE PHOTO: Jun 14, 2019; Denver, CO, USA; San Diego … Continue reading MLB notebook: Umpires angered by Machado discipline
FILE PHOTO: Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen speaks about firing his head coach Mike Shanahan at Broncos headquarters in Denver December 31, 2008. Shanahan was fired as the head coach December 30. REUTERS/Rick Wilking/File Photo More than 5,000 Denver Broncos … Continue reading Thousands of Broncos fans pay tribute to Bowlen
Zion Williamson created the type of viral anticipation reserved only for the great ones in his single season at Duke. FILE PHOTO: Apr 5, 2019; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Zion Williamson accepts the Oscar Robertson Trophy during … Continue reading 2019 NBA Mock Draft: Pels land Zion, Culver
VALENCIENNES, France (Reuters) – Marta’s second-half penalty sent Brazil into the last 16 of the women’s World Cup with a 1-0 win against Italy on Tuesday that ensured they finished as one of the best third-placed sides. Soccer Football – Women’s World Cup … Continue reading Marta on the spot as Brazil through with 1-0 win against Italy
The Major League Baseball Umpires Association criticized the one-game suspension of San Diego shortstop Manny Machado, calling it “a slap in the face” and “a disgrace to the game.” FILE PHOTO: Jun 13, 2019; Denver, CO, USA; San Diego Padres … Continue reading Umps call Machado suspension ‘disgrace to the game’
KINGSTON, Jamaica (Reuters) – As Jamaica prepares to select their world championship team, the exhilarating days of the nation’s male sprinters, led by Usain Bolt, dominating the world are gone, two of the Caribbean island’s top coaches say. FILE PHOTO: … Continue reading Glory days gone for Jamaican men, but female sprinters still excel
SANTA PONSA, Spain (Reuters) – After two weeks enjoying the delights of Mallorca it was time for business for Maria Sharapova on Tuesday as she launched her comeback from a six-month injury lay-off in style. FILE PHOTO: Tennis – Australian … Continue reading Sharapova to face Kerber as both win in Mallorca
