By Ossian Shine KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Eight sports vying for inclusion in Tokyo’s 2020 Olympics will be grilled by Games organizers in the Japanese capital next week. The governing body of baseball and softball will face the panel first on Aug. 7, followed by ten-pin bowling, karate, climbing, roller sports, squash, surfing and wushu. “Representatives will be asked to respond to detailed questioning,” Tokyo 2020 CEO Toshiba Mutton told
New York Giants receiver Odell Beckham, whose leaping one-handed sideline catch shot him to NFL stardom last season, has lost none of his drawing power as the 2015 campaign approaches. It made for some frightening moments after an open training session on Friday when fans straining to get his autograph left some young spectators squeezed against railings before the aluminium stands where the fans were standing buckled and brought the
US District Court Judge Richard Berman is hearing the case which began in January when footballs used by Brady and the Patriots’ offensive unit were found to be below NFL minimums for air pressure during a playoff game against Indianapolis, making them easier to grip, grab and hold. The Patriots beat the Colts 45-7 on their way to winning the Super Bowl, the fourth NFL crown for Brady.
(The Sports Xchange) – Mark Teixeira smacked two long home runs to center field for six RBIs, including a grand slam in the second inning, as the New York Yankees pounded out 18 hits in a 13-6 victory against the Chicago White Sox on Friday. Right fielder Carlos Beltran and infielder Brendan Ryan also finished with three hits, while four other Yankees had multi-hit games. Rookie left-hander Carlos Rodon (4-4)
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Pass rusher Junior Galette’s agent says the outside linebacker has agreed to a one-year contract with the Washington Redskins for the league minimum.
BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles have agreed to obtain left fielder Gerardo Parra from the Milwaukee Brewers in a trade for a minor league pitcher.
Kevin Pietersen’s return to domestic cricket ended early when he had to be substituted in the field on the final day of Surrey’s friendly against MCC Universities Oxford.
Novak Djokovic easily handled the added pressure on his shoulders during his opening win over Albert Ramos-Vinolas at the Monte Carlo Masters, says Mark Petchey.
Cirrus Des Aigles is in rude health ahead of his comeback in the Prix Ganay, according to trainer Corine Barande-Barbe.
Lotus are backing Pastor Maldonado to start delivering points for the team after being involved in a string of collisions at the start of 2015.
Scott Quigg could fight multi-division world champion Nonito Donaire in the UK.
Marseille forward Andre Ayew has told Sky Sports that while he has offers from all over Europe, a move to the Premier League would be an “honour”.
Andrew Balding is confident Here Comes When can make his mark at the highest level this season ahead of an intended reappearance in the bet365 Mile at Sandown on Friday week.
Eric Cantona’s believes the world’s best player is not Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi – but Paris St Germain and Argentina midfielder Javier Pastore.
We’ve got less than three weeks to wait before Floyd Mayweather v Manny Pacquiao and our very own Johnny Nelson simply can’t wait…
Latest news from day three of the current County Championship matches.
