Brazil convicts eight for planning attack on Olympic games

BRASILIA (Reuters) - A federal court convicted eight Brazilians on Thursday of planning an attack on the Rio Olympics inspired by Islamic State and sentenced them to between six and 15 years in prison.

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Golf: Once rising talent Ishikawa seeks form after back injury

WILMINGTON, North Carolina (Reuters) - Japan's Ryo Ishikawa, once one of the brightest young talents in golf, is struggling to retain his PGA Tour exemption after a back injury and loss of form with his driver.

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Olympics: Joint 2024-2028 award 'the right idea', LA bid chief says

LONDON (Reuters) - An unprecedented joint awarding of back-to-back Summer Games would be "the right idea" for the Olympic movement, Los Angeles 2024 bid chief Casey Wasserman said on Thursday.

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Crosby skates with Penguins team mates days after concussion

(Reuters) - Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby skated with team mates on Thursday but no timetable was given for the two-time NHL Most Valuable Player's return from the fourth reported concussion of his career.

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Red Sox ban fan from Fenway for racist taunt

(Reuters) - The Boston Red Sox have banned a fan for life after he used a racial slur during a game on Tuesday at Fenway Park, team president Sam Kennedy has said.

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Basketball: Rule change allows players to wear religious headgear

(Reuters) - Basketball players will be allowed to wear headgear for religious reasons after world governing body FIBA on Thursday approved a new rule to come into effect from October 1.

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Alonso quickly up to speed at the Brickyard

INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - Fernando Alonso was quickly up to speed at the famed Brickyard on Wednesday, blazing through his IndyCar rookie orientation to close in on earning a spot on the Indianapolis 500 starting grid.

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