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Swiss police open criminal case against FIFA head Blatter (Yahoo Sports)

FIFA President Sepp Blatter was placed under criminal investigation by Swiss authorities on Friday as a probe into soccer corruption reached the highest levels and left his grip on the top job in peril. The Swiss attorney general’s office opened proceedings against Blatter for possible criminal mismanagement and misappropriation of FIFA money. The announcements came as FIFA wrapped up a two-day executive committee meeting and marked another stunning day of

Prosecutor in Kane case says accuser's mom lied about bag (Yahoo Sports)

The prosecutor overseeing the sexual assault investigation of Chicago Blackhawks star Patrick Kane says the accuser’s mother lied about finding an evidence bag in her doorway. Erie County District Attorney Frank Sedita said during a news conference Friday he’s not sure yet how the two-day sideshow of how evidence was handled affects the main case. Sedita said all the evidence, including the rape kit used to examine the accuser, was

Giants build lead and hold it, beat Redskins 32-21 (Yahoo Sports)

The New York Giants didn’t let Washington steal a victory late, finishing off a 32-21 decision Thursday night on Odell Beckham Jr.’s 30-yard touchdown catch and Rueben Randle’s 41-yarder. The Giants fell apart in the fourth quarter of losses to Dallas and Atlanta. This time, New York (1-2) dominated most of the action against the injury-plagued Redskins (1-2), who lost veteran cornerback DeAngelo Hall to a right leg injury that

Crowned! Royals clinch AL Central by beating Mariners 10-4 (Yahoo Sports)

The Kansas City Royals are division champs for the first time in three decades – and they want a whole lot more. Johnny Cueto earned his first win in nearly six weeks and the Royals clinched the AL Central crown Thursday night with a 10-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners. Back in the clubhouse, they sprayed champagne during a happy celebration that included Royals Hall of Famer George Brett and