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Boxing-Taafaki secures Tuvalu’s first Commonwealth Games medal without winning a bout

Saturday, August 1 by SRN News

Aug 1 (Reuters) - Boxer Tarona Taafaki made history for Tuvalu when she won the Pacific island nation's first ever Commonwealth Games medal in Glasgow, without winning a single bout. Taafaki, one of five entrants in the women's 75kg category, received a bye to the... Read More.

Soccer-Infantino’s FIFA future in jeopardy after private equity gamble backfires

Saturday, August 1 by SRN News

By Ian Ransom and Kokkai Ng Aug 1 (Reuters) - FIFA president Gianni Infantino, hitherto untouchable at the helm of soccer's global governing body, suffered a crushing blow on Friday when his bold reach for private equity riches was brought to an end in the... Read More.

Soccer-Reaction to FIFA backing down on World Cup sell-off plans

Saturday, August 1 by SRN News

Aug 1 (Reuters) - FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Friday that world soccer's governing body had scrapped plans to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors after widespread backlash. The following are quotes and reactions. AFC PRESIDENT SHEIKH SALMAN BIN EBRAHIM AL-KHALIFA "The... Read More.

WTA roundup: Naomi Osaka survives 3-set quarterfinal in Washington

Saturday, August 1 by SRN News

Third-seeded Naomi Osaka, searching for her first WTA Tour event championship in more than five years, rallied to reach the semifinals of the Mubadala DC Open on Friday with a three-set win in Washington. The Japanese star topped Italy's Elisabetta Cocciaretto 4-6, 6-4, 6-3. Osaka finished... Read More.

MLB roundup: Astros back atop AL West with rout of rival Rangers

Saturday, August 1 by SRN News

Isaac Paredes and Christian Walker slugged back-to-back home runs, Yordan Alvarez reached base four times, and the Houston Astros moved into first place in the American League West with an 11-2 victory over the visiting Texas Rangers on Friday. Houston won for the ninth time... Read More.

ATP roundup: Taylor Fritz escapes upset trend at DC Open

Saturday, August 1 by SRN News

Three of the top four men's seeds tumbled out of the Mubadala DC Open on Friday in Washington, with third-seeded Taylor Fritz the lone survivor. Fritz eked out a 6-1, 3-6, 7-6 (6) victory over Alex Michelsen in an all-U.S. quarterfinal. Michelsen had a match... Read More.

Red Sox 1B Willson Contreras leaves game after being hit in helmet

Saturday, August 1 by SRN News

Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras was removed from Friday's game in the third inning against the Dodgers in Los Angeles after he was hit in the helmet by a 95.4 mph fastball. After Contreras was nearly hit by right-hander Will Klein on the... Read More.

Keyshawn Davis withdraws from welterweight title bout with Devin Haney

Saturday, August 1 by SRN News

Keyshawn Davis is pulling out of his ordered welterweight title bout with champion Devin Haney, the WBO announced Friday. The WBO said Davis' decision was due to his split of the purse. Davis was set to receive 25%, or $2.14 million, as the mandatory challenger.... Read More.

Twins acquire RHP Dean Kremer in second trade in a day

Saturday, August 1 by SRN News

The Minnesota Twins have made their trade-deadline intentions clear. They're buyers - and they're buying pitching. For the second time Friday, the Twins traded for pitching, sending minor league outfielder Jhomnardo Reyes to Baltimore in exchange for veteran right-hander Dean Kremer. Early Friday morning, the Twins... Read More.

Terry Rozier asks judge to throw out charges from gambling probe

Saturday, August 1 by SRN News

The lawyers of Terry Rozier, in an effort to have two of the four federal charges against the NBA veteran thrown out, filed a motion Friday that a text message proves that Rozier was not involved in a sports gambling scheme. Attorney David Markus wrote... Read More.

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Boxing-Taafaki secures Tuvalu’s first Commonwealth Games medal without winning a bout

Soccer-Infantino’s FIFA future in jeopardy after private equity gamble backfires

Soccer-Reaction to FIFA backing down on World Cup sell-off plans

WTA roundup: Naomi Osaka survives 3-set quarterfinal in Washington

MLB roundup: Astros back atop AL West with rout of rival Rangers

ATP roundup: Taylor Fritz escapes upset trend at DC Open

Red Sox 1B Willson Contreras leaves game after being hit in helmet

Keyshawn Davis withdraws from welterweight title bout with Devin Haney

Twins acquire RHP Dean Kremer in second trade in a day

Terry Rozier asks judge to throw out charges from gambling probe

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