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☆ British Gymnastics: Coaches banned from weighing gymnasts as part of sweeping welfare policies
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-29 | by ( Amy Woodyatt | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

London CNN —Coaches will no longer be allowed to weigh gymnasts under one of several policies designed to tackle reports of “bullying, harassment and excessive control” in the sport in the UK. Gymnasts also must not be forced to miss formal education classes for gymnastics training under the new policies. Conducted by barrister Anne Whyte, the review concluded that British Gymnastics should have been aware of the “bullying, harassment and excessive control” that occurred in training clubs between 2008 and 2020. In the 2022 report, Whyte highlighted the “recruitment of a significant number of coaches” from the former Soviet Union and the Soviet bloc. In British Gymnastics’ Wednesday statement, Powell said: “Above all else, we care about gymnasts as people, and these new policies make clear that what matters most in gymnastics is the welfare of those involved.

Persons: “, Anne Whyte, Claire Heafford, ” Heafford, CNN’s Amanda Davies, Whyte, ” Whyte, CNN Heafford, you’re, Sarah Powell, Powell, ” Organizations: London CNN —, British Gymnastics, CNN Sport, Soviet Union, Soviet, CNN, UK Sport, Sport England Locations: British, Soviet, London

☆ Formula One set to change sprint format for 2024
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-24 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

The governing FIA said on Friday its Sporting Advisory Committee would present a final proposal to the F1 Commission in January. "The Commission gave overall support for an update to the sprint format for 2024 to further rationalise the weekend by separating Sprint activities from those for the Grand Prix," the FIA said in a statement. Six of this year's 22 rounds were sprint weekends, including the Qatar Grand Prix in which Red Bull's Max Verstappen clinched his third world title on a Saturday. The current format has qualifying for the grand prix on Friday with sprint qualifying and standalone race filling Saturday's schedule. Points could be awarded more widely for the sprint race, with a possible reverse grid element also under consideration.

Persons: Stefano Rellandini, ABU, Max Verstappen, Red, Christian Horner, Alan Baldwin, Ed Osmond Organizations: Prix, FiA, REUTERS, FIA, Sporting, F1, Sprint, Qatar, Red Bull, F1 Commission, Thomson Locations: Monza, Italy, ABU DHABI, Qatar, London

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., November 17, 2023. The benchmark S&P 500 (.SPX) is about 1% away from setting a new high for the year. The S&P 500 retail sector (.SPXRT) sub-index was, however, down 0.4%. Advancing issues outnumbered decliners by a 1.61-to-1 ratio on the NYSE and by a 1.54-to-1 ratio on the Nasdaq. Reporting by Sruthi Shankar and Shristi Achar A in Bengaluru; Editing by Maju SamuelOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Brendan McDermid, Greg Bassuk, Sruthi Shankar, Shristi, Maju Samuel Organizations: New York Stock Exchange, REUTERS, Nvidia, Dow, Nasdaq, Federal, AXS Investments, Insider Intelligence, Composite, Dow Jones, Reuters, Czech, Colt CZ, Volkswagen, NYSE, Thomson Locations: New York City, U.S, China, New York, Bengaluru

☆ Colt Makes $1.74 Billion Offer for Vista Outdoor, Gate-crashing Rival Deal
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-23 | by ( P.R. Venkat | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Visitors look at firearms from Colt CZ Group at an exhibition in Villepinte near Paris, France. Photo: sarah meyssonnier/ReutersFirearms manufacturer Colt CZ Group has made an unsolicited offer to acquire U.S. -based Vista Outdoor that values its equity at $1.74 billion, seeking to block the latter’s proposed merger with a Czech industrial technology company. Colt has proposed a cash-and-stock merger with the sporting and outdoor-goods company that would value its shares at $30.00 each, Vista said late Wednesday.

Persons: sarah meyssonnier, Colt, Vista Organizations: Colt CZ, Reuters, U.S Locations: Villepinte, Paris, France, Czech

☆ How Formula One accidentally helped Las Vegas workers land the 'best contract ever'
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-23 | by ( Sahil Kapur | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz of Spain drives past the Sphere during the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix on Saturday, November 18, 2023 on the Las Vegas Street Circuit in Las Vegas, NV. When Formula One came to Las Vegas, it brought a level of glitz and glamor rivaled only by Monaco. "Las Vegas is now the sporting capital of the world, combined with the entertainment capital of the world. "We think all the largest events in the world belong in Las Vegas. They encouraged Formula One ticket-holders to support workers by avoiding casinos or hotels mired in the labor standoff.

Persons: Carlos Sainz, Ted Pappageorge, weren't Organizations: Vegas, Las Vegas, Circuit, Monaco, Bartenders Union, MGM Resorts, Caesars Entertainment, Wynn Resorts, Culinary Union, Formula, NBC News Locations: Spain, Las Vegas, NV, Sin City, Vegas

☆ Cricket World Cup 2023: Polluted air the common opponent
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-22 | by ( Vijdan Mohammad Kawoosa | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +12 min

Air quality during 2023 Cricket World Cup matchesChart categorises the 2023 cricket World Cup matches held in 10 Indian cities by the air quality observed during the matches they hosted. Twenty matches were held in ‘unhealthy’ air quality, 11 in air that was ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’, 12 in ‘moderate’ air quality and only two in ‘good’ air quality. Average 24-hour PM 2.5 levels on all cricket World Cup match days between 1983 and 2019Chart shows average PM 2.5 concentration on match days at places that hosted a cricket World Cup match between 1983 and 2019. Of all the regions that have ever hosted a cricket World Cup match, the Indian subcontinent has seen the most polluted air. Map shows average annual PM 2.5 levels in 2019 across the world and locations that have ever hosted a cricket World Cup match.

Persons: Delhi’s Arun, Arun Jaitley, ITO, Chandika Hathurusinghe, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Suranga Lakmal, Mohammad Shami vomited Organizations: Sri Lankan, teams, Arun, ITO, Labs Inc, . Environmental Protection Agency, Delhi, United States Environment Protection Agency, U.S . Environmental Protection Agency, World Health Organization, Indian, Matches, Daily, International Cricket Council, Endurance Locations: New Delhi, Delhi, Lahore, Pakistan, Australia, Netherlands, India, ITO, Sri Lanka, England, Indian, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Sri Lankan, U.S, Canberra, United States, China, Bangladesh

☆ Tiger Woods: Inflatable dome collapse delays indoor golf venture by a year
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-21 | by ( Jack Bantock | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s high-tech indoor golf venture, the TGL, has been delayed by a year after the inflatable dome of its custom-built Florida venue deflated, organizers announced Monday. Organizers said the league’s 24 players, six team ownership groups and other key partners, including the PGA Tour, had been consulted ahead of the postponement. TGLThe venture is the brainchild of TMRW Sports, a company co-founded by Woods and McIlroy. Both players are set to compete in the league, for Jupiter Links Golf Club and Boston Common Golf respectively. TGLEach team represents a different US city, state or town; Atlanta, Boston, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco and Jupiter.

Persons: Woods, Rory McIlroy’s, “, McIlroy, “ I’ve, ” Woods, ” McIlroy, –, Patrick Cantlay, Xander Schauffele, Matt Fitzpatrick, Max Homa, Wyndham Clark, Jon Rahm, ” Rahm, Serena, Venus Williams, Steph Curry Organizations: CNN, PGA, SoFi, Palm Beach State College, PGA Tour, TGL, TMRW Sports, Jupiter, Boston, ESPN, Golf, San Francisco, Fenway Sports Group, Boston Red Sox, Pittsburgh Penguins, NASCAR’s RFK Racing, English Premier League football club Liverpool Locations: Florida, Palm, Atlanta, Boston, Los Angeles , New York, San Francisco

☆ F1 exceeds Las Vegas expectations as Verstappen wins one of the most competitive races of the season
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-19 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, of the Netherlands, drives past the Sphere during the Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix auto race, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Las Vegas. Max Verstappen hated everything about the Las Vegas Grand Prix from the moment he arrived in Sin City. "Viva Las Vegas! Viva Las Vegas!" Verstappen had slammed Saturday night's spectacle at every chance, yet raced in an Elvis-inspired firesuit and took the victory on the famed Las Vegas Strip.

Persons: Red, Max Verstappen, Justin Bieber, Verstappen, firesuit, Charles Leclerc, Leclerc, Sergio Perez, Martin Garrix, Brad Pitt, Rihanna, Usain Bolt, Shaquille O'Neal, ", Verstappen —, impersonators, Jacques Villeneuve, Liberty, Carlos Sainz Jr, Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, Logan Sargeant, Williams, Sainz, Ferrari, Bull, Perez, Red Bull, Hamilton, Abu Dhabi, Lando Norris, McLaren Organizations: Las, Las Vegas, Bellagio, Liberty Media, Liberty, Ferrari Locations: Netherlands, Las Vegas, Sin City, Vegas, Bellagio, United States, Abu

“Viva Las Vegas! Viva Las Vegas!” sang the three-time reigning world champion as he crossed the checkered flag waved by Justin Bieber. Verstappen had slammed the race at every chance, yet raced in an Elvis-inspired fire-suit and took the victory on the famed Las Vegas Strip. A class-action lawsuit was filed Friday against the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Verstappen, Leclerc and Perez were then driven in a limousine to the victory podium.

Persons: — Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc, ”, Justin Bieber, Verstappen, Verstappen —, impersonators, Jacques Villeneuve, Liberty, Carlos Sainz Jr, Leclerc, Sainz, Ferrari, Bull, Sergio Perez, Perez, Red Bull, “, Leclerc moaned, Lewis Hamilton, ” Verstappen, Mercedes, Abu Dhabi, Lando Norris, McLaren, ___ Organizations: LAS VEGAS, Las Vegas, Liberty Media, Liberty, Ferrari Locations: Vegas, United States, Abu

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Ferrari rebounded from a disastrous first day of the Las Vegas Grand Prix with a Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz Jr. sweep of Friday night qualifying. After the qualifying run, Sainz was struggling to balance the showmanship of F1's first visit to Las Vegas in 41 years and the damage to the sporting element of the biggest spectacle on the series' 22-race calendar. F1 and owner Liberty Media have spent $500 million on the race that uses the Strip and incorporates several Las Vegas landmarks. “But I see the race as a very good opportunity for F1 and I think F1, it's a good thing that's in Las Vegas and I am enjoying coming to Las Vegas. He's been critical of the event since before he even arrived because he believes F1 has put too much emphasis on the entertainment value of the Las Vegas race.

Persons: — Ferrari, Charles Leclerc, Carlos Sainz Jr, Sainz, Ferrari, ”, ” Leclerc, Max Verstappen, “, Red Bull, He's, ” Verstappen, Carlos, ” George Russell, Pierre Gasly, Williams, Alex Albon, Logan Sargeant, Sargeant . Sargeant, We’ve, ” Lewis Hamilton, Sergio Perez, McLaren, Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri, ___ Organizations: LAS VEGAS, Las Vegas, Ferrari, FIA, Liberty Media, ”, Red, Las, League, National League, Mercedes, American Locations: Las Vegas, United States, Vegas, Alpine, Florida

☆ Formula 1 Las Vegas ticket prices continue to plunge a day before the Grand Prix
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-15 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

New York CNN —Ticket prices continue to decline sharply for Formula 1 Grand Prix in Las Vegas, even as the highly anticipated event is set to rev its engines in just one day. It’s a drastic decline for the sporting spectacle, the first F1 race to be held on the Las Vegas Strip. A year ago, when tickets initially went on sale, this Saturday’s title race tickets were selling for around $1,622. (F1 Las Vegas organizers didn’t respond to CNN’s request for comment.) Las Vegas is the third US city to host an F1 race this year, after Miami in May and Austin in October.

Persons: TickPick, Brett Goldberg, Max Verstappen, ’, Goldberg, ”, Jeff Gluck, Gluck, Bull Organizations: New, New York CNN, Las, Red Bull, Vegas, Miami, Austin, Drivers, Netflix, ESPN, Athletic Locations: New York, Las Vegas, Qatar, Vegas

☆ Viva Las Vegas, Formula One betting big on Sin City race
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-15 | by ( Steve Keating | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

Wynn resort is offering the first-ever Las Vegas Grand Prix Million Dollar All-Access Experience that includes a $100,000 philanthropic gift. "However, the brand synergies with the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix are unmatched." Formula One has long been a magnet for the celebrity class and Las Vegas is sure to be an irresistible pull. Las Vegas may be the gambling capital of the world but there will be little bet on F1. "I would say this is due to lack of parity," Derek Stevens, owner of Circa and several other Las Vegas casinos told Reuters.

Persons: Max Verstappen, Greg Maffei, Red Bull, Aston Martin, Hilton, Red, it’s, Rebecca McAdam Willetts, Mark Wang, David Beckham, Shaquille O’Neal, Mark Wahlberg, Gordon Ramsay, Toto Wolff, Derek Stevens, Steve Keating, Toby Davis Organizations: LAS VEGAS, Las Vegas, Liberty Media, Formula One, Vegas, Ferrari, Mercedes, McLaren, Red Bull, PokerStars, Public Relations, Reuters, Poker, New York Stock Exchange, American Express, Heineken, Hilton, MGM Resorts International, Fountain Club, Hilton Grand, Club SI, Drai's Beach Club, Thomson Locations: Vegas, United States, Sin City, VVIPs, Las Vegas, Monaco, Drai's, Toronto

☆ Peru club call for punishment as lights go out on title celebrations
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-10 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Universitario claimed a record-extending 27th league title after a 2-0 win at city rivals Alianza on Wednesday had wrapped up a 3-1 aggregate victory. But before the celebrations could get underway the lights went out at the Alejandro Villanueva stadium, an incident Universitario labelled both disgraceful and dangerous. The club added that the award ceremony will be held at their home Monumental U stadium on Sunday. Universitario later poked fun at their rivals' move on social media and issued a reminder about the league title count. "Say goodbye to unforeseen events, don't be left without electricity in the middle of your celebrations," the club wrote.

Persons: Alejandro Villanueva, Universitario, Alianza Lima's, Alianza, Janina Nuno Rios, Peter Rutherford Organizations: Universitario Deportes, Alianza Lima, Peruvian, Universitario, Alianza, Peruvian Public, Thomson Locations: Mexico City

☆ Vista Outdoor to sell sporting products unit in $1.91 bln deal, cuts sales forecast
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-16 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Oct 16 (Reuters) - Vista Outdoor (VSTO.N) said on Monday it would sell its sporting products business in a $1.91 billion deal, although its shares tumbled about 20% in early trading after it cut its full-year sales forecast. The all-cash sale of the sporting products unit, which includes its guns and ammunition business, to privately held Czechoslovak Group a.s. (CSG) is expected to close next calendar year, Vista Outdoor said. Earlier this month, Vista spun off its outdoor products segment, which includes helmets and water bottles, into a separate publicly traded company called Revelyst as part of its previously announced plan. Vista said in a call with analysts and investors that the separation of its sporting and outdoor goods units will be formalized at the closing of its deal with CSG. CSG said it plans to take $1.11 billion of debt financing to fund the deal with Vista Outdoor.

Persons: Andy Keegan, Vista, Fiocchi Munizioni, Juveria Tabassum, Jason Hovet, Jan Lopatka, Savio D'Souza, Shweta Agarwal Organizations: Vista, CSG, Thomson Locations: Ukraine, Prague

☆ NFL waves goodbye to London as Baltimore Ravens take down Tennessee Titans
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-15 | by ( Thomas Schlachter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London CNN —The National Football League (NFL) waved goodbye to London for another year as the Baltimore Ravens beat the Tennessee Titans 24-16 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. While officially listed as a home game for the Titans, London sounded like a home away from home for the Baltimore faithful. The rapturous Ravens fans brought the noise from start to finish as they witnessed their team win the last of the three games held in the English capital this season. Baltimore Ravens fans found a new home in London. Over 60,000 loud fans were in attendance at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London.

Persons: Lamar Jackson, John Harbaugh, Kin Cheung, Justin Tucker, Nick Folk, Vincent Mignott, deafening, Zay Flowers, Jackson, Derrick Henry, Ryan Tannehill, Caroline, ”, Bon, Brightside ”, Harbaugh, Flowers, Kirby Lee, Roger Goodell, “, ” Goodell, Zac Goodwin Organizations: Tottenham Hotspur, London CNN, National Football League, Baltimore Ravens, Tennessee Titans, Titans, Baltimore, rapturous Ravens, Ravens, NFL, English Premier League, USA, Sports, Reuters, London, ESPN, football’s, Miami Dolphins, Super Bowl, Kansas City Chiefs, Indianapolis Colts, New England Patriots, Frankfurt Locations: London, Baltimore, American, England, Germany, Frankfurt

☆ Damar Hamlin plays in first regular season game since January cardiac arrest
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-01 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/2] Oct 1, 2023; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin (3) warms up prior to the game against the Miami Dolphins at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsOct 1 (Reuters) - Damar Hamlin returned to action on Sunday in the Buffalo Bills' 48-20 victory over the visiting Miami Dolphins, which marked his first regular season game since he suffered a cardiac arrest in January. Hamlin, who was a healthy scratch for the Bills' first three games of the 2023 National Football League season, was then on the field with the kickoff return unit to open the game. After Buffalo scored a touchdown on their opening drive, Hamlin returned to the field with the kickoff coverage unit. He was discharged from hospital nine days after his cardiac arrest, cleared to resume football activities in April and his remarkable recovery captivated the sporting world.

Persons: Damar Hamlin, Gregory Fisher, Hamlin, Frank Pingue, Christian Radnedge Organizations: Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins, Highmark, USA, Bills, National Football League, Buffalo, Cincinnati Bengals, Thomson Locations: Orchard, , New York, USA, Toronto

CNN —Longtime Boston Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield died Sunday morning at age 57, the team announced in a news release. “Our hearts are broken with the loss of Tim Wakefield,” the Red Sox posted on X on Sunday. His 186 victories in his Red Sox career are just six behind team record-setters Young and Roger Clemens. At his retirement announcement in February 2012, Wakefield said all he ever wanted to do was to help the Red Sox be champions. “Tim’s kindness and indomitable spirit were as legendary as his knuckleball,” said Red Sox owner John Henry.

Persons: CNN —, Tim Wakefield, Wakefield, of Famer David Ortiz, “, ”, Bob Ryan, Roberto Clemente, Cy Young, Young, Roger Clemens, Wakefield’s, Yoon, John Henry, Rob Manfred, Manfred, Tim, ” Manfred, Curt Schilling, Schilling, ” Wakefield, Stacy, Trevor, Brianna Organizations: CNN, CNN — Longtime Boston Red Sox, Red Sox, Red Sox Nation, Sox, of Famer, Wakefield, Pittsburgh Pirates, American League, MLB, Sporting News, ” Red Sox, Boston Globe, Red Sox Foundation, Boston Red Sox, Cancer, Pirates Locations: ”, “

Trading information and logo for Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. is displayed on a screen on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., May 10, 2023. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsSept 28 (Reuters) - Endeavor Group (EDR.N) and Boston Red Sox owner Fenway Sports Group have expressed interest in investing in the PGA Tour, according to a source familiar with the negotiations. After a very public war of words, PGA, DP World Tour and Saudi-backed LIV Golf circuit in June announced a shocking agreement to merge and form one unified commercial entity. PGA's talks with Endeavor and Fenway are still at an early stage, the source said, requesting anonymity because the matter is confidential. Both Fenway and Endeavor are already major players in the sporting industry.

Persons: Brendan McDermid, LIV, PGA's, Niket, Shilpi Majumdar, Shweta Agarwal Organizations: Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc, New York Stock Exchange, REUTERS, Endeavor, Boston Red Sox, Fenway Sports, PGA, Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, U.S, Senators, Fenway, Bloomberg News, Public Investment Fund, Major League Baseball's Boston Red Sox, Premier League club Liverpool, World Wrestling Entertainment, Thomson Locations: New York City, U.S, Saudi, Bengaluru

☆ Remembering Namibia’s record-breaking 142-0 Rugby World Cup defeat
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-27 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

CNN —Namibia has always been an underdog at the Rugby World Cup. Facing host Australia in Adelaide, Namibia was beaten 142-0, the largest winning margin in Rugby World Cup history. “But what an occasion just to be at a World Cup, no matter what the score was. David Davies/PA Images/Getty Images‘What chance did we have?’Expectations were realistic amongst the Namibian squad heading into the 2003 Rugby World Cup. Christophe Simon/AFP/Getty ImagesIn the end, the margin of the defeat of 142 points was a record for a Rugby World Cup match.

Persons: Eben Izaacs, England –, Chris Latham, Tuqiri, Matt Giteau, Mat Rogers, ” Izaacs, David Davies, Jurgens van Lill –, –, “, ”, team –, Webb Ellis, ” van Lill, Latham, Stirling Mortlock, Rogers, van Lill, Izaacs, Mat Rogers –, Christophe Simon, – Izaacs, Nathan Sharpe, Kees, hasn’t, Deon Mouton, Cliff Loubser, Gerswin, we’ve, Allister Coetzee, ” Van Lill’s Organizations: CNN, Rugby, CNN Sport, Australia –, England, Namibia, Adelaide Oval, Namibian, Australia, rugby, team, Argentina, Getty, Springboks Locations: Namibia, Qatar, Botswana, Gabon, South Africa, Australia, Adelaide, Argentina, Ireland, AFP, France, Italy, New Zealand, America, England, Uruguay

It's a long way from the Wembley mudfest in 2007 when the New York Giants beat the Miami Dolphins 13-10 in the first London game. The league said the NFL Academy's TikTok channel has the highest engagement of its channels on the the popular video-sharing app. The NFL won't overtake the Premier League for popularity in Britain but it says it has 14 million fans with 3 million deemed “avid” fans. Results of a survey by media consulting firm Altman Solon indicate good consumer trends for the NFL in Britain. The Jags' game on Oct. 8 against the Buffalo Bills at Tottenham will be run by the league.

Persons: It's, ”, Henry Hodgson, —, ” Hodgson, Altman Solon, Matt Del Percio, Maria Gigante, Shad Khan, Daniel Levy, Tottenham —, ” “, Clint Black, “, ” Gigante Organizations: Tottenham Hotspur, Jacksonville Jaguars, Atlanta Falcons, Wembley, Buffalo Bills, Tottenham —, New York Giants, Miami Dolphins, Britain . League, Sky Sports, BBC, ITV, London, NFL, Premier League, Jaguars, Tottenham, Houston Texans, EverBank, Denver Broncos, Premier League soccer, Fulham, English Football Association, Jacksonville Locations: Germany, Spain, Europe, Britain, London, Ireland, JAGS, Jacksonville, U.S

☆ Tigres president killed after Colombian team's home loss
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-25 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Sept 25 (Reuters) - The president of Colombian second division club Tigres FC, Edgar Paez, was shot dead following his team's defeat on Saturday, the club have announced. "The Tigres family and the sporting community are devastated by this event," the club said in a statement. Fernando Jaramillo, President of the Major Division of Colombian Professional Football (DIMAYOR) which runs the professional leagues, mourned the death of Paez. "He was always distinguished by his respect for his friends, by his strong but respectful positions and by the love he professed for the sport that we are all passionate about: football," Jaramillo said. Reporting by Tommy Lund in Gdansk and Janina Nuno Rios in Mexico City; Editing by Ken FerrisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Edgar Paez, Fernando Jaramillo, Paez, Jaramillo, Tommy Lund, Janina Nuno Rios, Ken Ferris Organizations: Tigres FC, Atletico FC, Tigres, Division, Colombian Professional Football, Thomson Locations: Colombian, Gdansk, Mexico City

HANGZHOU, China, Sept 23 (Reuters) - China's eastern city of Hangzhou stepped up security ahead of the Asian Games opening ceremony later on Saturday as organisers hope to get the sporting extravaganza off to a smooth start with President Xi Jinping among the dignitaries set to attend. Roads in a sizeable 'traffic control area' around the city's Olympic stadium were blocked off, at least one metro station was shut, and other Games centres were closed off ahead of an opening ceremony organisers say will be "mesmerizing". Some of those making the trek out towards the stadium were left frustrated by the size of the sealed off area. Organisers hope a high-tech opening ceremony on Saturday will help drum up excitement for the Games. Dozens of smiling volunteers greeted arriving journalists in Hangzhou this week, with some expressing relief that the event was finally getting started.

Persons: Xi Jinping, Li Jian, Xiaolan, @Future, Xi, Beijing's, Bashar al, Assad, Anurag Thakur, Martin Quin Pollard, Ian Ransom, Xihao Jiang, Peter Rutherford Organizations: Games, Thomson Locations: HANGZHOU, China, Hangzhou, Asia, Syria, India, Tokyo

☆ US, Mexico, Canada aim to deter exploitation of 2026 FIFA World Cup -statement
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-22 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: 1 min

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Final - Argentina v France - Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar - December 18, 2022 General view of the World Cup trophy during the closing ceremony before the match REUTERS/Hannah Mckay/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsWASHINGTON, Sept 22 (Reuters) - The United States, Mexico and Canada are coordinating to tackle any "collusive schemes" involving goods or services connected to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in an bid to avoid exploitation of the sporting event, the U.S. Justice Department said on Friday. Reporting by Rami Ayyub; writing by Brendan O'Brien; editing by Susan HeaveyOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Hannah Mckay, Rami Ayyub, Brendan O'Brien, Susan Heavey Organizations: Soccer Football, FIFA World, Qatar, Lusail, Rights, U.S . Justice, Thomson Locations: Argentina, France, Lusail, Qatar, United States, Mexico, Canada

HANGZHOU, China, Sept 21 (Reuters) - China hopes to make a splash with the Asian Games, opening on Saturday, but nationwide excitement has been muted as the economy sputters and some locals question the cost of the sporting extravaganza. Organisers this week expressed confidence in holding a "magnificent" games, thanks to President Xi Jinping’s "important instructions" and great, broad-based efforts. "People care more about their own lives, and the Asian Games are not on the top of their list of concerns," Yan said. [1/4]A woman poses for pictures in front of statues of the three mascots of the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022, near the Hangzhou Asian Games Village, in Zhejiang province, China September 20, 2023. "There's a saying online: 'The Hangzhou city government, when encountering even a dog, wishes they could catch it and give it a fresh coat of paint'."

Persons: Xi Jinping’s, Xi, Bashar al, Assad, John Yan, Yan, Jiang, It's, Mark Dreyer, Tingshu Wang, Wu Lili, Zhang, Jules Boycoff, it's, Dylan Martinez, Martin Quin Pollard, Xihao Jiang, William Mallard Organizations: Asian Games, COVID, Games, Sports, Beijing Olympics, Asian, Hangzhou, REUTERS, Pacific University, Thomson Locations: HANGZHOU, China, Hangzhou, Beijing, Zhejiang province, Zhejiang, Shanghai, U.S ., Oregon, West

☆ Max to Stream Pro Sports Starting in October
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-19 | by ( John Koblin | More About John Koblin | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Discovery announced on Tuesday that it would begin adding live sporting events from the company’s cable networks to the Max streaming service in October. For several months, the sporting events will be free for all Max subscribers. Media companies are racing to figure out how to fold in live sporting events with their popular but still cash-bleeding streaming services. Recently, Charter Communications subscribers temporarily lost access to Disney’s cable networks, including ESPN, in a highly publicized dispute. Charter executives argued that Disney sought too much additional money for its cable networks even though its priority was its streaming business.

Persons: —, Max, Disney Organizations: Warner Bros . Discovery, Max, Major League Baseball, National Basketball Association, National Hockey League, Media, Warner Bros, Discovery, Turner, Charter Communications, ESPN

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