Ronaldo won’t face criminal charges
Cristiano Ronaldo won’t face criminal charges after a woman accused the soccer star of raping her in his suite at a Las Vegas resort more than 10 years ago, a top prosecutor said.
A new investigation by Las Vegas police failed to show that Kathryn Mayorga’s claim could be proved at trial beyond a reasonable doubt, Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson said.
Ronaldo’s attorneys acknowledged he and Mayorga had consensual sex.
Former U.S. national team left back Jonathan Bornstein was acquired by Major League Soccer’s Chicago Fire from Israel’s Maccabi Netanya.
Seattle Seahawks defensive lineman Jarran Reed was suspended for the first six games of the season for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy. The 26-yearold was expected to be the leader of the defensive line after posting 101⁄2 sacks and 50 tackles last season, both career highs . ... Atlanta safety J.J. Wilcox is out for the year after tearing a knee ligament, according to reports.
UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones is denying allegations that he assaulted a waitress in a New Mexico strip club.
Jones is accused of placing the waitress in a chokehold and slapping her genitals during an April visit.
The California State Athletic Commission voted unanimously to lift the suspension of Bulgarian boxer Kubrat Pulev, allowing him to reapply for his license with the caveat that future offenses would result in a lifetime ban from fighting in North America. Pulev was suspended in March after he kissed a reporter following a knockout victory in Costa Mesa.
The Calgary Flames have a tentative agreement for a new arena to replace the Saddledome. The city, NHL team and the Calgary Stampede agreed in principle to terms. The Stampede, a rodeo exhibition, owns the land . ... Pittsburgh and forward Zach Aston-Reese agreed to a two-year, $2-million deal.
Briana Chacon of Whittier was four shots off the lead after shooting 69 the first round of the U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship in Stevens Points, Wis. Irene Kim of La Palma (70) and Hailey Borja (71) of Lake Forest also were in the hunt.
American Katie Ledecky withdrew from the 200-meter freestyle and 1,500 free final at the world swimming championships because of illness.
Tour de France riders rested in advance of the toughest final stages in the Alps, and six riders are within reach of the podium, setting up what could be the best finish in recent memory.