Froome to race in 2018 Giro d’Italia
(Reuters) – Britain’s Chris Froome will attempt to become the first rider to claim the Giro d’Italia/Tour de France double for 20 years after confirming on Wednesday he would tackle both races in 2018.
Motor racing: Alfa Romeo to become Sauber title sponsor
LONDON (Reuters) – Alfa Romeo are returning to Formula One for the first time in 30 years with the century-old Italian marque partnering the Swiss-based Sauber team as title sponsors.
Woods back for perhaps last shot at a comeback
(Reuters) – Tiger Woods will once again steal the spotlight at the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas on Thursday, despite the elite field containing eight of the world’s top-10 golfers, as he embarks on what could be his final shot at a comeback.
IOC bans three Russian bobsledders for life over doping
LAUSANNE (Reuters) – The International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Wednesday it had banned for life three Russian bobsledders – Aleksandr Kasyanov, Aleksei Pushkarev and Ilvir Khuzin – over doping allegations related to the 2014 Sochi Olympics.
Alfa Romeo to become Sauber title sponsor
LONDON (Reuters) – Alfa Romeo will become title sponsor of the Sauber Formula One team next season as part of a multi-year technical and commercial partnership, both sides announced on Wednesday.
Serena, Kuznetsova uncertain of playing Australian Open
(Reuters) – Former world number one Serena Williams has yet to make a decision about her participation at the Australian Open, while world number 12 Svetlana Kuznetsova is also a doubt for the first grand slam of 2018 after undergoing wrist surgery.
Highlights of Tuesday’s NHL games
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Highlights of Tuesday’s NBA games
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Sumo: Grand champion Harumafuji retires over assault incident
TOKYO (Reuters) – Sumo grand champion Harumafuji announced he would retire on Wednesday to take responsibility for injuring a junior wrestler in an incident that has threatened to taint the image of Japan’s national sport just as it was regaining popul…
NBA: National Basketball Association roundup
(The Sports Xchange) – Los Angeles Clippers star forward Blake Griffin could be sidelined for two months while recovering from a sprained MCL in his left knee, according to an ESPN report Tuesday.
