U.S. brings new charges in college basketball corruption case
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Federal prosecutors in New York on Tuesday expanded a corruption case into college basketball, accusing an Adidas AG executive of taking part in a scheme to bribe high school players to attend the University of Kansas and North Car…
Motorcycling: Pedrosa doubtful for Austin MotoGP after wrist surgery
(Reuters) – Honda MotoGP rider Dani Pedrosa is doubtful for this month’s Grand Prix of the Americas in Austin, Texas, after having surgery to his wrist in Barcelona on Tuesday.
Motor racing: Brown appointed chief executive of McLaren Racing
LONDON (Reuters) – McLaren announced a management restructuring on Tuesday, with Zak Brown given overall responsibility for the Formula One team and Racing Director Eric Boullier reporting to him.
Campbell gamble pays off as Australia win 4x100m medley relay
GOLD COAST, Australia (Reuters) – Bronte Campbell repaid the faith in her by Australia’s selectors as she chased down Canada’s Taylor Ruck in the final leg of the 4×100 metres medley relay to ensure the home nation won their eighth successive Commonwea…
Games: Semenya glides to 1,500m Commonwealth gold
GOLD COAST, Australia (Reuters) – South African flag-bearer Caster Semenya powered to the 1,500 metres title at the Commonwealth Games on Tuesday, keeping her bid for a golden double at the Gold Coast intact.
Soccer-Real Madrid chief Perez targets Bernabeu’s six European Cups
MADRID (Reuters) – Capturing four Champions League trophies under his tenure is not enough for Real Madrid president Florentino Perez as he desperately wants to match the haul of six European Cups won by late president Santiago Bernabeu.
‘Terminator’ Titmus back for gold in 400m freestyle
GOLD COAST, Australia (Reuters) – Australia’s Ariarne Titmus overcame some of the worst nerves she had ever experienced on her way to clinching a second individual gold medal at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games when she eased to victory in the women’s…
Motor racing: Red Bull failing to get the max out of Verstappen, says Hamilton
LONDON (Reuters) – Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton believes Max Verstappen’s inexperience has cost Red Bull precious points this season.
Bronte Campbell gets nod in medley relay ahead of sister Cate
GOLD COAST, Australia (Reuters) – Commonwealth Games 100m freestyle champion Bronte Campbell has been selected ahead of older sister Cate to anchor Australia’s team in the women’s 4x100m medley relay later on Tuesday.
Motor racing: Rosberg joins corridors of power with Formula E investment
LONDON (Reuters) – Retired 2016 Formula One world champion Nico Rosberg has become a shareholder and long-term investor in Formula E, the all-electric series said on Tuesday.
