Category Archives: (Midwest Communications, Inc. Syndication Interface) Sports News (Master Feed)
Weightlifting-Olympic champion Lyu suspended after positive doping test
(Reuters) - China's three-times Olympic champion has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for a banned substance, the International Testing Agency (ITA) said on Thursday. Lyu returned t...
Dec 22, 2022
Soccer-De Jong is one of Barcelona’s mainstays, Laporta says
(Reuters) - Frenkie de Jong is one of Barcelona's most important players and the club never wanted to sell him, President Joan Laporta said on Thursday. The 25-year-old Netherlands midfielder has been...
Dec 22, 2022
Two Franco Harris tribute events canceled following his death
Two events scheduled to honor Franco Harris and the 50th anniversary of the Immaculate Reception play have been canceled following the Hall of Fame member's death. Harris, the Steelers great, died une...
Dec 22, 2022
Soccer-Isco failed to meet Sevilla’s expectations, says Sampaoli
(Reuters) - Sevilla coach Jorge Sampaoli said the LaLiga club's former midfielder Isco failed to live up to their expectations, leading to the 30-year-old's contract being terminated on Wednesday. The...
Dec 22, 2022
Rugby-Burgess denies drug use following arrest in Sydney
(Reuters) - Former England rugby international Sam Burgess denied consuming any drugs following Australian media reports on Thursday that he had been arrested after failing a random drug test in Sydne...
Dec 22, 2022
Italian rugby club suspend player over racist Christmas present
ROME (Reuters) - Benetton Treviso rugby club said on Thursday they had suspended one of their players after a Black team member revealed he had received a banana as a Christmas gift from a team mate i...
Dec 22, 2022
Soccer-Aston Villa get green light for stadium expansion
LONDON (Reuters) - Aston Villa have been granted planning permission for the redevelopment and expansion of their historic Villa Park ground, the Premier League said on Thursday. The project, given th...
Dec 22, 2022
Soccer-Top four the minimum goal for Juventus, says Allegri
(Reuters) - Juventus will work hard to maintain their position in Serie A's top four, coach Massimiliano Allegri said on Thursday, adding that it was their minimum ambition for the season. Juventus we...
Dec 22, 2022
Soccer-Messi to spend Christmas with Suarez in Rosario
(Reuters) - After winning the World Cup and enjoying the celebrations back home in Argentina, Lionel Messi headed to his native Rosario to spend the Christmas holidays with his family and friends, inc...
Dec 22, 2022
Soccer-Arsenal looking to bolster squad in January says Arteta
LONDON (Reuters) - Premier League leaders Arsenal will aim to strengthen their squad in the January transfer window but must identify players with the right qualities, manager Mikel Arteta said on Thu...
Dec 22, 2022
