Tiafoe not surprised at Wimbledon seeds' exodus
LONDON :American Frances Tiafoe became yet another seeded casualty at Wimbledon on Wednesday but said no one should be surprised at the number of top names to depart in the men's singles.
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Convictions in FIFA corruption case reinstated: court
Hernan Lopez, a former executive with 21st Century Fox, and marketing firm Full Play, had been acquitted on appealAn appeals court on Wednesday found that the decision to acquit on appeal had been erroneous NEW YORK: A United States appeals court on Wednesday reinstated the convictions of a former Fox broadcasting executive and an Argentine sports-marketing firm involved in the FIFA corruption scandal.Hernan Lopez, a former executive with 21st Century Fox, and marketing firm Full Play, had been acquitted on appeal following their conviction in 2023 after a judge cited precedent from a US Supreme Court ruling.However an appeals court in New York on Wednesday found that the decision to acquit on appeal had been erroneous, citing a misreading of the law surrounding federal wire fraud.“We hold that the district court erred in concluding that defendants’ conduct did not fall within the scope of Statute 1346,” a ruling said.“Therefore, we vacate the district court’s judgments,” the Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruled, remanding the case for “further proceedings pursuant to this opinion.”Lopez and Full Play’s case was was one of several to emerge from the 2015 probe from the US Justice Department which rocked world soccer’s governing body FIFA and continental confederations for South and North America.The US investigation, which included raids on FIFA officials in Zurich, led to a series of arrests and trails and subsequent charges, convictions and guilty pleas.Lopez and Full Play were found guilty on charges of wire fraud conspiracy and money laundering conspiracy in March 2023.Lopez faced up to 40 years in prison and millions of dollars in penalties.
Normality returns to Wimbledon as Alcaraz and Sabalenka ease through
LONDON :Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka and the end of London's tropical heatwave ensured a sense of normality returned to the lawns of Wimbledon on Wednesday after two sweat-soaked days of shocks.
Underdogs and heat dominate debate as Club World Cup enters final stages
PHILADELPHIA :The inaugural expanded Club World Cup has delivered a spectacle on the pitch, with underdog triumphs and captivating support from South American and Arabic fans.
'College Football 26': The 10 Highest-Rated QBs, Offensive and Defensive Players
For the vast majority of players, winning, money and individual stats are typically the key indicators of success. However, many athletes also value their ratings in video games, too. Some college athletes got their first taste of that on Tuesday.
Oliver Tarvet wins Centre Court acclaim in entertaining loss to Carlos Alcaraz
British qualifier Oliver Tarvet gave Carlos Alcaraz a run for his money before bowing out of Wimbledon.
Two soccer bribery convictions reinstated by US appeals court
NEW YORK :A U.S. appeals court on Wednesday reinstated the convictions of a former Fox executive and an Argentine sports marketing company for trying to bribe soccer officials in exchange for lucrative broadcasting contracts.
Carlos Alcaraz cruises past Oliver Tarvet at Wimbledon 2025 - ESPN
After being pushed to five sets in his opening match, two-time defending Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz enjoyed a more routine 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 win over British qualifier Oliver Tarvet on Wednesday to reach the third round at the All England Club.