Weightlifting: Bulgarian federation seeks ex-champions’ help to pay IWF fine
SOFIA (Reuters) – The Bulgarian weightlifting federation (BWF) has decided to seek help from the country’s former medal winners in an attempt to raise money to pay a fine imposed by the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) for doping abuse.
Drone racing: Allianz extends sponsorship of Drone Racing League
(Reuters) – Insurer Allianz has extended to five years its title partnership of the New York-based Drone Racing League (DRL) world championship series, with a race in the French city of Nice added to the schedule.
IAAF rule change threatens Semenya career
LONDON (Reuters) – The IAAF confirmed a new hyperandrogenism rule on Thursday that could prevent South African runner Caster Semenya from competing in 800m and 1500m races.
England’s FA in negotiations to sell Wembley Stadium to U.S. billionaire
LONDON (Reuters) – England’s Football Association is in negotiations to sell Wembley Stadium, the home of the national soccer team, to U.S. billionaire Shahid Khan, owner of the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Motor racing: Red Bull’s Ricciardo denies he has Ferrari talks option
BAKU (Reuters) – Daniel Ricciardo has dismissed media speculation of a pre-agreement with Ferrari that could see him switch from Red Bull to the Italian Formula One team next season.
‘Show us the money’, Joshua promoter tells Wilder
(Reuters) – Anthony Joshua is unconvinced American Deontay Wilder’s team have the $50 million that they are offering for a title unification bout, the British boxer’s promoter Eddie Hearn has said.
IAAF introduce new eligibility rule to cover Semenya
LONDON (Reuters) – The IAAF confirmed a new hyperandrogenism rule on Thursday that could prevent South African runner Caster Semenya from competing in 800m and 1500m races.
Athletics: Hawkins blanked out after collapsing at Games marathon
(Reuters) – Scottish runner Callum Hawkins said he could not remember attempting to carry on after collapsing during the men’s marathon at this month’s Commonwealth Games.
Sailing: Ainslie’s America’s Cup bid gets $153 million INEOS backing
LONDON (Reuters) – Ben Ainslie has secured 110 million pounds ($153 million) from British petrochemicals company INEOS to fund Britain’s latest bid to win the America’s Cup.
Messi scores in trademark tussle in EU court
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Argentine soccer player Lionel Messi may register his name as a trademark for sports equipment and clothing, the EU’s second highest court said, as he was famous enough to overcome phonetic similarities with Spanish bicycle clothin…
