Chris Evert to miss Wimbledon amid ovarian cancer recurrence - ESPN
Tennis Hall of Famer Chris Evert said Thursday that her ovarian cancer has returned and that the treatment will prevent her from attending Wimbledon this year.
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Paraguay coach rails against mandatory cooling breaks, says 'continuity is broken'
SANTA CLARA, California, June 24 : Paraguay coach Gustavo Alfaro once again voiced his disdain for World Cup hydration breaks on Wednesday, calling for them to be used only in special cases to prevent matches from becoming games of four quarters.
IOC accepts charter change on sports neutrality and sports programme
GENEVA, June 24 : The International Olympic Committee on Wednesday accepted changes to the Olympic Charter proposed by the executive board to reinforce the political neutrality of sport.
IOC to consider Olympic Charter neutrality changes with Russia in focus
GENEVA, June 24 : The International Olympic Committee will consider changes to the Olympic Charter on Wednesday which aim to reinforce the political neutrality of sport, moves which observers say could influence future decisions on Russian athletes taking part.
Iran plays 10-man Belgium to goalless draw at World Cup
Alireza Beiranvand made seven saves while Iran and Belgium played to a 0-0 draw at the World Cup on Sunday, with Team Melli unable to break through after the Red Devils went down to 10 men in the second half.
Oilers re-sign Jason Dickinson to 5-year, $20M contract - ESPN
EDMONTON, Alberta — The Oilers re-signed Jason Dickinson to a five-year contract worth $20 million on Sunday, preventing the defensive-minded center from testing the free agent market.
World Cup Roundup: USA Wins Group D; Morocco, Brazil Get First Wins
Is the USA going all the way? It took a big step forward on Friday by winning Group D.
Brazil cruise past Haiti to re-ignite World Cup campaign
PHILADELPHIA: Matheus Cunha scored twice as Brazil eased past Haiti 3-0 on Friday to breathe life into their World Cup campaign and close in on a spot in the last 32. After a much-criticized display in their opening 1-1 draw with Morocco, the five-time world champions underlined the gulf in class with outsiders Haiti, who became the first country to exit this World Cup. Cunha’s scruffy goal in Philadelphia gave Brazil the lead midway through the first half, and he struck again as Carlo Ancelotti’s side asserted their dominance. Vinicius Junior added a third before the break. Brazil play Scotland in their final Group C game in Miami on June 24. Haiti’s first World Cup appearance since 1974 will end after they play Morocco in Atlanta. The Selecao currently have the edge over Morocco for top spot on goal difference.