Tennis: Nick Kyrgios fined more than $100,000 for vulgar conduct
Friday, 16 August 2019, 03:37
Last update: about 8 years ago
Associated Press
Nick Kyrgios was fined $113,000 by the ATP for expletive-filled outbursts in which he smashed rackets, insulted a chair umpire and refused to get ready to return serve during a second-round...
UEFA Europa League: Astana too strong for local champions Valletta
Thursday, 15 August 2019, 21:58
Last update: about 8 years ago
Astana cruised to the play-off stage of the UEFA Europa League with another easy victory over Valletta to qualify 8-1 on aggregate. As was the case in the away match, Astana proved to be too strong for the local champions....
UEFA postpones Champions League talks as clubs, leagues row
Thursday, 15 August 2019, 16:13
Last update: about 8 years ago
Associated Press
Changes to the Champions League are unlikely to be decided this year after UEFA on Thursday called off joint talks with the heads of European clubs and leagues who have spent months arguing over a...
US football, team talks break down; likely head to jury trial
Thursday, 15 August 2019, 15:43
Last update: about 8 years ago
Associated Press
Players for the World Cup champion women's national team say mediation talks with the U.S. Soccer Federation in their dispute over equal pay are over. Molly Levinson, who represents the players...
Calm and in control, Frappart blazes trail for female refs
Thursday, 15 August 2019, 13:00
Last update: about 8 years ago
Associated Press
In the highest-profile men's game yet for a female referee, Stéphanie Frappart made it look like any other. A month after she oversaw the Women's World Cup final, the French ref dealt with...
Ronaldo lawyers want lawsuit to go to private arbitration
Wednesday, 14 August 2019, 21:47
Last update: about 8 years ago
Associated Press
Cristiano Ronaldo's lawyers are trying to push a lawsuit by a Nevada woman who alleges the soccer star raped her out of U.S. court and into private arbitration. Court documents filed in Las Vegas...