Reuters Sports News Summary

09/22/2016 0:59

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Gay looks to set pace on ice at bobsled championships

Former world 100 meters champion Tyson Gay has traded the track for ice this week after he entered to compete in the U.S. Bobsled National Push Championships in Calgary. The 34-year-old will make his initial bid for a national team spot despite only pushing a sled for a "handful of days," according to the U.S. Bobsled and Skeleton Federation.

Tennis chiefs plan revamp of Davis, Fed Cup finals

Tennis chiefs plan to adopt the NFL's Super Bowl model, by selecting fixed-venue cities in advance for their showcase Davis and Fed Cup finals. The switch away from one of the finalists hosting the decider is part of a broader strategy aimed at developing the men's and women's international team events.

ITF clears Lepchenko following meldonium explanation

American Varvara Lepchenko is clear to play again after she was found to shoulder "no fault or negligence" for an anti-doping rule violation, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) said on Tuesday. The world number 79 tested positive for banned substance meldonium, added to the World Anti Doping Agency's (WADA) prohibited list on Jan. 1, during an in-competition test at the 2016 Brisbane International, and on three subsequent occasions.

Messi goes off injured as Barca held by Atletico

Barcelona failed to capitalize on Real Madrid dropping points against Villarreal as the La Liga champions were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Atletico Madrid on Wednesday, while talisman Lionel Messi limped off with a groin injury. Ivan Rakitic nodded Barca ahead in the 41st minute but the home side lost control after the break following an injury to midfield lynchpin Sergio Busquets and Angel Correa fired in the equalizer in the 61st, shortly after Messi had come off.

Last World Baseball Classic berth on line in Brooklyn

Playoff baseball comes to Brooklyn this week as the last spot in next year's World Baseball Classic (WBC) field of 16 nations will be decided in a tournament between Brazil, Israel, Britain and Pakistan. The tournament opens on Thursday with favorites Brazil, managed by Hall of Famer Barry Larkin, playing an afternoon game against Pakistan before Israel meets Britain in the second game of a day-night doubleheader at MCU Stadium.

Formula E to race in Brooklyn

The Formula E electric series will have lower Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty as a backdrop next July after Brooklyn's Red Hook neighborhood was announced on Wednesday as the venue for two season-ending races. The track layout, still subject to final approval, was revealed at a news conference at the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal.

Top seed Johnson chases double delight at Tour Championship

Top seed Dustin Johnson heads five players who control their own destiny as they chase the FedExCup and a $10 million bonus at the season-ending Tour Championship in Atlanta starting on Thursday. Johnson, fellow American Patrick Reed, Australians Adam Scott and Jason Day and Englishman Paul Casey will clinch the season-long FedExCup points race if they also win the Tour Championship at East Lake on Sunday.

Do not pair me with Mickelson at Ryder Cup, pleads Johnson

Dustin Johnson says he does not want to partner United States team mate Phil Mickelson at next week's Ryder Cup in Minnesota. Throwing diplomacy out of the window, the long-hitting Johnson on Wednesday made clear his thoughts regarding Mickelson, who is a five-times major champion.

Man City march on with League Cup win over Swansea

Manchester City reached the fourth round of the League Cup with a 2-1 win over Swansea City on Wednesday as they continued their imperious start to the season under Pep Guardiola with a ninth straight win in all competitions. Holders City, who have won two of the last three League Cups, took the lead through Gael Clichy four minutes after halftime and made the tie safe when 19-year-old Aleix Garcia found the net midway through the second half.

Team North America stun Sweden at World Cup

Team North America caught Group B favorites Sweden off guard with an explosive start before securing a thrilling 4-3 overtime win at the World Cup of Hockey on Wednesday to keep alive their hopes of reaching the semi-finals. Sweden, who got the point they needed to secure a berth in the semi, began the eight-team tournament as a clear favorite to reach the finals but speedy Team North America wasted little time in showing they were not intimidated.

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