(Reuters) – The governing body of world athletics has hailed the Swiss court decision that ruled Caster Semenya out of their world championships as a victory for “parity and clarity”. FILE PHOTO: South African athlete Caster Semenya speaks with journalists after she raced during a 2,000 metres for the first time after her ban due
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FILE PHOTO: Jul 7, 2019; Lyon, FRANCE; General view of the World Cup trophy before the championship match of the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019 between the United States and the Netherlands at Stade de Lyon. Mandatory Credit: Michael Chow-USA TODAY Sports (Reuters) – Soccer’s world governing body FIFA has approved the expansion of
Corey Dickerson homered twice and drove in a career-high five runs to help the Pittsburgh Pirates end a nine-game losing streak with an 11-4 win against the host Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night in a game marred by a wild brawl. Jul 30, 2019; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates left fielder Corey Dickerson (12) follows
FILE PHOTO – Jul 28, 2019; Boston, MA, USA; New York Yankees first baseman Luke Voit (45) throws his helmet after striking out during the fourth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports New York Yankees first baseman Luke Voit exited Tuesday’s home game against the Arizona
FILE PHOTO: South African athlete Caster Semenya speaks with journalists after she raced during a 2,000 metres for the first time after her ban due to elevated testosterone levels, at a small meeting in Montreuil, near Paris, France, June 11, 2019. REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer/File Photo CAPE TOWN (Reuters) – Double Olympic champion Caster Semenya will not
(Reuters) – Former world number one Andy Murray is considering returning to singles action at Cincinnati next month, saying he is “closer than he thought” to being ready. FILE PHOTO: Tennis – Wimbledon – All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain – July 9, 2019 Britain’s Andy Murray in action during his second
The New York Mets traded left-handed pitcher Jason Vargas to the Philadelphia Phillies for minor league catcher Austin Bossart on Monday. Jul 24, 2019; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets pitcher Jason Vargas (44) pitches in the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports The
(Reuters) – Five-times Olympic champion Dana Vollmer will retire from competitive swimming after this week’s national championships, the American said on Monday. 2016 Rio Olympics – Swimming – Semifinal – Women’s 100m Butterfly Semifinals – Olympic Aquatics Stadium – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – 06/08/2016. Dana Vollmer (USA) of USA prepares to compete. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth
Third baseman Matt Thaiss hit a pair of home runs, including a walk-off solo shot in the ninth, to carry the Los Angeles Angels past the Baltimore Orioles, 5-4, in Anaheim, Calif., on Sunday afternoon. Jul 28, 2019; Anaheim, CA, USA; Los Angeles Angels third baseman Matt Thaiss (23) gets a shower as he heads
You’d never know from William Byron’s demeanor or his language that the 21-year-old driver of the No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet had just finished fourth in Sunday’s Gander RV 400 at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pa. Jul 28, 2019; Long Pond, PA, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver William Byron (24) races during the Gander
FILE PHOTO: Tennis – French Open – Roland Garros, Paris, France – June 2, 2018 Spain’s Albert Ramos-Vinolas in action his third round match against Argentina’s Juan-Martin Del Potro REUTERS/Christian Hartmann (Reuters) – Spain’s Albert Ramos-Vinolas eased past German Cedrik-Marcel Stebe 6-3 6-2 to win the second ATP title of his career at the Swiss
FILE PHOTO: Mar 3, 2019; Fort Myers, FL, USA; Boston Red Sox former player David Ortiz (red hat) walks on the field prior to the game between the Boston Red Sox and the Minnesota Twins at JetBlue Park. Mandatory Credit: Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports (Reuters) – Retired Boston Red Sox baseball player David Ortiz has
HOCKENHEIM, Germany (Reuters) – Red Bull’s Max Verstappen won a wet and crazily chaotic German Grand Prix littered with crashes and safety car periods on Sunday with Mercedes’ Formula One leader Lewis Hamilton failing to score. Formula One F1 – German Grand Prix – Hockenheimring, Hockenheim, Germany – July 28, 2019 Red Bull’s Max Verstappen
GWANGJU, South Korea (Reuters) – Duncan Scott swam the second-fastest relay split of all time in the anchor leg of the men’s 4x100m medley on Sunday, overhauling his U.S. and Russian rivals to secure gold for Britain and deny Caeleb Dressel a seventh world title in Gwangju. FILE PHOTO: Swimming – 18th FINA World Swimming
LONDON (Reuters) – Colombian Egan Bernal will win the Tour de France in Paris on Sunday but 10 intrepid amateur women riders can claim bragging rights after going further, higher and completing the three-week trek 24 hours earlier. FILE PHOTO: Members of InternationElles, a team of female cyclists, are seen during Stage 8 of the
Tennis – ATP 500 – Hamburg European Open – Rothenbaum Tennis Center, Hamburg, Germany – July 28, 2019 Georgia’s Nikoloz Basilashvili celebrates winning the Hamburg European Open with the trophy REUTERS/Fabian Bimmer (Reuters) – Georgia’s Nikoloz Basilashvili won the Hamburg European Open for a second consecutive year, beating Andrey Rublev 7-5 4-6 6-3 in the
Swimming – 18th FINA World Swimming Championships – Women’s 4x100m Medley Relay Final – Nambu University Municipal Aquatics Center, Gwangju, South Korea – July 28, 2019. Team U.S. celebrates. REUTERS/Antonio Bronic GWANGJU, South Korea (Reuters) – The United States set a world record of three minutes and 50.40 seconds in the women’s 4x100m medley relay
VAL THORENS, France (Reuters) – Climbing phenomenon Egan Bernal was poised to become the first Colombian to win the Tour de France and the youngest race champion in 110 years when he retained the overall lead after Saturday’s 20th stage, a 59-km ride from Albertville. The Team Ineos rider, 22, finished fourth in the stage
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India’s threat to boycott the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham over shooting’s absence in the program has intensified after the country’s Olympic association sought approval from the sports ministry for such a move. FILE PHOTO: Shooting – Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games – Men’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions – Finals –
FILE PHOTO: Swimming – 18th FINA World Swimming Championships – Men’s 200m Butterfly Heats – Nambu University Municipal Aquatics Center, Gwangju, South Korea – July 23, 2019. Tamas Kenderesi of Hungary competes. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji GWANGJU, South Korea (Reuters) – South Korean police have banned Hungarian swimmer Tamas Kenderesi from leaving the country as they investigate
Johan Camargo hit a two-run, pinch-hit homer in the top of the 10th inning to give the Atlanta Braves a 4-3 win over the host Washington Nationals on Sunday. Jun 23, 2019; Washington, DC, USA; Atlanta Braves third baseman Johan Camargo (17) reacts after hitting a two run tenth inning home run against the Washington
(Reuters) – Hannah Green became the third Australian woman to win a major with a one-stroke victory over South Korean Park Sung-hyun at the Women’s PGA Championship in Chaska, Minnesota on Sunday. Jun 23, 2019; Chaska, MN, USA; Hannah Green celebrates with trophy after winning the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship at Hazeltine National Golf Club.
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (Reuters) – Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven made a last-minute effort to back Stockholm’s 2026 Winter Olympics bid on Sunday, saying his country was ready to host the Games and deliver on its promises should the International Olympic Committee pick it. IOC President Thomas Bach attends a meeting with the Stockholm Are 2026
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (Reuters) – The International Olympic Committee inaugurated its new headquarters in Lausanne on Sunday, the 125th anniversary of the organization which is preparing to select the host city for the 2026 Winter Olympics. International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach and Swiss President Ueli Maurer cut the ribbon during the inauguration of the
NICE, France (Reuters) – Norway beat Australia 4-1 on penalties to reach the women’s World Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 2007 following a highly-entertaining 1-1 draw after extra time on Saturday. Soccer Football – Women’s World Cup – Round of 16 – Norway v Australia – Allianz Riviera, Nice, France – June 22,
Tennis – WTA Premier – Nature Valley Classic – Edgbaston Priory Club, Edgbaston, Birmingham, Britain – June 22, 2019 Australia’s Ashleigh Barty celebrates winning her semi final match against Czech Republic’s Barbora Strycova Action Images via Reuters/Carl Recine (Reuters) – Ashleigh Barty will become the first Australian woman to be ranked world number one in
Marcell Ozuna had three hits and three RBIs for the St. Louis Cardinals, helping them spoil the long-awaited return of Albert Pujols in a 5-1 win against the visiting Los Angeles Angels on Friday night. Jun 21, 2019; St. Louis, MO, USA; Los Angeles Angels first baseman Albert Pujols (5) hits a single off of
Cody Bellinger of the Los Angeles Dodgers narrowly topped Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich for the most All-Star votes in the first round of balloting. Jun 18, 2019; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Cody Bellinger (35) sprints to first base on his way to a double in the third inning against
LE CASTELLET, France (Reuters) – Mercedes dominated French Grand Prix practice on Friday with Formula One championship leader Lewis Hamilton and team mate Valtteri Bottas each top of the timesheets in soaring temperatures. Formula One F1 – French Grand Prix – Circuit Paul Ricard, Le Castellet, France – June 21, 2019 Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton during
Gary Sanchez, Gleyber Torres and DJ LeMahieu homered in the bottom of the fourth inning as the New York Yankees connected for the 23rd consecutive game and recorded a 10-6 victory over the Houston Astros on Thursday night at Yankee Stadium in the opener of a four-game series. Jun 20, 2019; Bronx, NY, USA; New