Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Russia's suspended federation names new president
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia's suspended athletics federation named a new head on Friday seeking to lift itself from a years-long doping crisis. The federation endorsed as its new president Yevgeny Yurch...
Jan 05, 2024
Djokovic saves three match points to set up Dubai final with Tsitsipas
(Reuters) - World number one Novak Djokovic saved three match points to beat France's Gael Monfils 2-6 7-6(8) 6-1 on Friday as he set up a final showdown at the Dubai Open with Greek second seed Stefa...
Jan 05, 2024
FIFA chief Infantino accepts games are at risk due to coronavirus
By Simon Evans BELFAST (Reuters) - FIFA president Gianni Infantino has said March's international soccer matches could be threatened by the coronavirus but was hopeful that this year's European Champi...
Jan 05, 2024
FIFA chief Infantino says open to changes in offside law
By Simon Evans BELFAST (Reuters) - FIFA president Gianni Infantino says he is open to changes to the offside law to help address problems that have arisen since the introduction of VAR video reviews. ...
Jan 05, 2024
Kvitova overcomes tenacious Barty to set up Sabalenka final in Doha
(Reuters) - Czech Petra Kvitova edged a seesaw battle with Australian world number one Ash Barty 6-4 2-6 6-4 at the Qatar Open on Friday to set up a title clash against Aryna Sabalenka in Doha. Belaru...
Jan 05, 2024
Mercedes head for Australia as top team in F1 testing
BARCELONA (Reuters) - Formula One champions Mercedes will head to Australia for the March 15 season-opener as the top team in testing but with rivals Ferrari and Red Bull hinting at hidden pace. Valtt...
Jan 05, 2024
FIA make private settlement with Ferrari over F1 engine
LONDON (Reuters) - Formula One's governing body said on Friday it had reached a settlement with Ferrari after technical investigations into the team's 2019 power unit. Details of the agreement were ke...
Jan 05, 2024
Lawmakers: Put Flood in Hall of Fame
A bipartisan group from Congress is leading the drive to see the late Curt Flood elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame, 50 years after he challenged the power of Major League Baseball owners. ...
Jan 05, 2024
Woods' back still stiff, will skip Palmer Invitational: agent
(Reuters) - Tiger Woods' back remains stiff and he will not play in next week's Arnold Palmer Invitational in Florida where he has won eight times, his agent said on Friday. "Back still stiff and just...
Jan 05, 2024
Cycle stars in lockdown as two Gulf hotels isolated over coronavirus scare
DUBAI (Reuters) - Two luxury hotels in Abu Dhabi were in lockdown on Friday to isolate guests including scores of professional cyclists after two Italian members of the tour the riders were participat...
Jan 05, 2024
