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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Johnson eyes Wells Fargo win and entry into elite club

WILMINGTON, North Carolina (Reuters) - World number one Dustin Johnson returns to competitive action at this week's Wells Fargo Championship needing a win to join an elite group that includes some of the game's greatest players.

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Sharapova's Wimbledon fate to be decided on June 20

LONDON (Reuters) - Former champion Maria Sharapova's hopes of playing at this year's Wimbledon championships could hinge on a June 20 meeting of tournament organizers unless the Russian hits form in forthcoming events in Rome and Madrid.

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Wimbledon announce prize hike for 2017

LONDON (Reuters) - This year’s Wimbledon singles tennis champions will receive 2.2 million pounds each – a hike of 200,000 pounds for both the men’s and women’s winner, organizers said on Wednesday.

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Murray confident that Sharapova will play at Wimbledon

(Reuters) - Maria Sharapova is still waiting to hear if she can play at the French Open later this month but men's world number one Andy Murray expects her to be at Wimbledon in July.

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A fool no more, McGee finds redemption on Warriors

(Reuters) - Lost in the season-long hype of the Golden State Warriors' All-Star cast is Javale McGee, a journeyman few rarely hear about but who has proven to be an indispensable part of the team's quest for an NBA title.

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Machado launches tirade against Red Sox

(Reuters) - Baltimore Orioles infielder Manny Machado blasted the Boston Red Sox in an expletive-laden rant after pitcher Chris Sale deliberately threw at him on Tuesday in the latest episode of bad blood between the teams.

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Boston fans hurl racial taunts at black Orioles player Jones

BOSTON (Reuters) - Black Baltimore Orioles All-Star Adam Jones said he was subjected to racial taunting by Boston Red Sox fans during a Monday night game, prompting an apology from an angry Mayor Marty Walsh, who said the epithets did not represent the city.

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Penguins' Crosby to miss Game Four with concussion

(Reuters) - Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby has been diagnosed with a concussion and will miss Game Four of the second round playoff series versus the Washington Capitals, the NHL team said on Tuesday.

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Soccer: CAS reduces year-long bans on players who attacked refs

ZURICH (Reuters) - Two players banned for a year for attacking referees in separate incidents in domestic Mexican games have had their suspensions reduced following an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).

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Baseball: Judge and 'Baby Bombers' make Bronx rebuilding a hit

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The New York Yankees entered Monday's game against Toronto tied for the best record in the American League, not startling for the sport's most successful franchise but a major surprise for a Bronx turnaround project.

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Joshua-Fury fight 'miles away', says Hearn

(Reuters) - A showdown between IBF, WBA and IBO heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury is "miles away" as the former champion is yet to regain his physical form and boxing license, promoter Eddie Hearn has said.

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Penguins captain Crosby doubtful for playoff after hit in head

(Reuters) - Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby's playoff future looks doubtful after he took a hit to the head in the first period of his team's 3-2 loss to Washington on Monday.

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NHL: McDavid, Crosby and Bobrovsky finalists for Hart Trophy

(Reuters) - Edmonton Oilers sophomore center Connor McDavid, Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby and Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Sergei Bobrovsky were named finalists for the Hart Memorial Trophy as the NHL's most valuable player on Monday.

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NBA: Bird officially steps down as president of Pacers

(The Sports Xchange) - The Indiana Pacers officially announced Monday that Larry Bird is stepping down as president of basketball operations.

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Athletics: Europe calls for new record ratification laws

(Reuters) - European Athletics called on Monday for new record ratification rules to maintain the integrity of the sport which could have a big impact on existing marks.

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Intense battle looming as Formula One heads home

SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) - Formula One heads home after four opening long-haul races with the championship finely balanced between champions Mercedes and Ferrari and the prospect of an intense battle stretching out ahead.

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American football: Holyfield, son of boxing great, arrested

(The Sports Xchange) - Georgia sophomore running back Elijah Holyfield was arrested Monday on multiple misdemeanor drug charges.

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Golf: Smith and Blixt win Zurich Classic at fourth playoff hole

(Reuters) - Australian Cameron Smith and Swede Jonas Blixt won the Zurich Classic of New Orleans team event in a playoff on Monday.

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