Freestyle skiing: Roommates’ delight at skicross one-two
PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (Reuters) – As Canada secured their third consecutive title in the women’s ski cross on Friday, the moment was extra special for gold medalist Kelsey Serwa as the woman next to her on the podium was best friend Brittany Phelan….
Freestyle skiing: Serwa leads Canadian one-two in ski cross
PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (Reuters) – Kelsey Serwa pulled away from compatriot Brittany Phelan to claim ski cross gold on Friday as Canada secured a one-two finish ahead of Switzerland’s Fanny Smith, who edged out Swede Sandra Naesland in a tense battle…
Tennis: Jury finds USTA mostly liable for Bouchard fall – report
(Reuters) – The United States Tennis Association (USTA) was found by a jury mostly liable when Canada’s Eugenie Bouchard fell in a training room at the 2015 U.S. Open, resulting in her withdrawal and a concussion, The New York Times reported on Thursda…
Simpson, Noren share lead in Florida, Woods shoots even par
(Reuters) – Sweden’s Alex Noren and American Webb Simpson shot four-under-par 66s for the lead as Tiger Woods was at even par for the opening round of Florida’s Honda Classic on Thursday.
Short track: Hungary storms to first Winter Games gold
GANGNEUNG, South Korea (Reuters) – Hungary claimed their first gold medal at a Winter Olympics by pulling off a stunning victory in the men’s 5,000 meters relay on Thursday after a fall cost South Korea a place on the podium.
Angels’ Ohtani to make pitching start on Saturday
(Reuters) – Japanese two-way standout Shohei Ohtani will make his first start for the Los Angeles Angels when he pitches in a spring training game on Saturday, the Angels said on Thursday.
Swede Noren leads in Florida, Woods shoots even par
(Reuters) – Sweden’s Alex Noren shot a four-under-par 66 for the early lead as Tiger Woods was at even par in the opening round of Florida’s Honda Classic on Thursday.
Hamilton sees rivalry with Vettel hotting up
SILVERSTONE, England (Reuters) – Lewis Hamilton expects his Formula One rivalry with Sebastian Vettel to become even more intense this season and says he is prepared for anything the Ferrari driver throws at him.
Motorcycling: Tech3 team to split with Yamaha at end of season
(Reuters) – The Tech3 MotoGP team will end their partnership with Yamaha at the end of the season, the Japanese manufacturer announced on Thursday.
New Ferrari looks a big step up, says Vettel
(Reuters) – Ferrari’s new SF71H Formula One car already looks a big step up from last year’s before it has turned a wheel in anger, four times world champion Sebastian Vettel said at Thursday’s unveiling.
