GENEVA -- FIFA has asked authorities in 2018 World Cup host Russia for "clarification and more details" about a new anti-gay law, joining the International Olympic Committee in seeking answers from Moscow. Brian Allen Rams Jersey . Legislation prohibiting "propaganda of nontraditional sexual relations among minors" has provoked an international furor since President Vladimir Putin signed it off in June and sparked growing concern at the IOC ahead of the Sochi Winter Games next February. The two most influential organizations in world sports are both now asking Russia how the law would be enforced during their marquee events. "FIFA has asked the Russian authorities for clarification and more details on this new law," footballs governing body said in a statement Tuesday. "Russia has committed to provide all visitors and fans with a warm welcome and ensure their safety" during the monthlong tournament, FIFA said, adding that "FIFA trusts that the 2018 FIFA World Cup hosts will deliver on this promise." FIFA has a direct link to the Russian government, as Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko serves under FIFA President Sepp Blatter on the football bodys 27-member executive board. Mutko has said that Olympic athletes would have to respect the countrys laws during the Feb. 7-23 Winter Games, and that international reaction needed to "calm down." FIFA noted that its statutes "foresee zero tolerance against discrimination." Article 3 states: "Discrimination of any kind against a country, private person or group of people on account of ethnic origin, gender, language, religion, politics or any other reason is strictly prohibited and punishable by suspension or expulsion." Russia was awarded World Cup hosting rights in December 2010, when FIFAs board chose it ahead of England and joint bids from Spain-Portugal and the Netherlands-Belgium. That same day in Zurich, FIFA awarded hosting of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar, where homosexual acts are illegal. Blatter drew criticism soon after the World Cup votes when he suggested that gay football fans could "refrain from any sexual activities" while attending the World Cup in the Gulf nation. In May, after FIFA member countries approved tougher sanctions for discrimination, Blatter was asked by reporters what gay fans and players could expect in Qatar, and said that he could not offer "a definite answer" at this stage. The potential effect on the Sochi Olympics of Russias attitude toward gay rights is playing out during campaigning for the six-man race to be elected IOC president on Sept. 10. On Monday, candidate C. K. Wu of Taiwan said that "we are not joking" with Russia, and suggested that future bidders should be judged more strictly on their human rights record and follow the Olympic charter. "This should become a basic qualification if you want to apply to host the games," Wu said. John Kelly Jersey . PAUL, Minn. Brandon Allen Rams Jersey . This should be celebrated because it will not always be this way. With the amount of money given to players by their clubs these days, it is a wonder that so many of those teams allow the sport to continue to take away many of their assets so they can play for a different team in the middle of their season. http://www.footballramsshop.us/authentic...uh-rams-jersey/ . -- Five former Kansas City Chiefs players who were on the team between 1987 and 1993 filed a lawsuit Tuesday claiming the team hid and even lied about the risks of head injuries during that time period when there was no collective bargaining agreement in place in the NFL. CHICAGO -- Detroit Tigers right-hander Jordan Zimmermann has been activated from the disabled list and is scheduled to start Saturday against the Baltimore Orioles.Zimmermann left Washington as a free agent and signed a $110 million, five-year deal with the Tigers during the offseason. He was 5-0 with a 0.55 ERA after five April starts but has struggled since and gone on the DL twice because of neck pain.Zimmermann gave up two home runs in a rehab start for Triple-A Toledo on Monday, throwing 80 pitches.Im pain free, Zimmermann said Tuesday. I feel great, and the ball is coming out good. I have pretty good command of the off-speed pitches, so its way, way better than when I was rehabbing the first time and tried coming back. I feel as strong or if not stronger than I did in April. Im excited to get back out there.He said he threw his fastball from 90 to 93 mph, attributing a drop in velocity to the neck strain earlier this year.Zimmermann, 9-5 with a 4.44 ERA in 16 starts, allowed six runs and six hits while gettting five outs in his last start with Detroit on Aug. Joseph Noteboom Jersey. 4. He also had a poor June before being sidelined the first time.As long as Im feeling good and I can locate, I can pitch at 90 to 91, no problem, Zimmermann said. When I was rehabbing the first time, I was 90 to 91 and couldnt locate. Thats a recipe for disaster. If I can locate, I have enough off-speed pitches to get these guys off balance, and I should be fine.Tigers manager Brad Ausmus said right-hander Michael Fulmer will start against Baltimore on Friday and ace Justin Verlander?will go against the Orioles on Sunday at Comerica Park.Detroit had won 11 of 14 entering Tuesday, moving into a tie with the Orioles for the second American League wild card.Were playing good ball right now, Zimmermann said. If I can get back in there and help them win some ballgames down the stretch here, thats really what I want to do. Cheap Jerseys From China Wholesale Jerseys Nike NFL Jerseys China Youth NFL Jerseys China Cheap Jerseys Throwback Wholesale NFL Womens Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys Wholesale Wholesale NFL Camo Jerseys Stitched NFL Jerseys Cheap Stitched Jerseys Cheap NFL Gear Cheap Jerseys Free Shipping Wholesale NFL T-shirts Discount Jerseys Wholesale NFL Jerseys ' ' '