Liberty offer to cushion revenue blow for F1 teams
ABU DHABI (Reuters) – Commercial rights holder Liberty Media has offered Formula One teams cash advances to cushion the blow of reduced revenues caused by increased investment in the sport, Red Bull team boss Christian Horner said on Friday.
Belgium’s Davis Cup hopes boosted as Goffin shines
LILLE, France (Reuters) – Belgium’s chances of claiming a maiden Davis Cup title against hosts France remained intact after Friday’s opening singles, in which David Goffin made a huge impression, were tied 1-1.
Formula One cars to lose their ‘shark fins’ in 2018
ABU DHABI (Reuters) – Formula One cars are set to lose their prominent engine cover ‘shark fins’ next season after McLaren failed to back other teams hoping to retain them.
Tsonga win leaves France-Belgium Davis Cup final all-square
LILLE, France (Reuters) – Jo-Wilfried Tsonga demolished Steve Darcis 6-3 6-2 6-1 to bring France level at 1-1 with Belgium after the first day of the Davis Cup final on Friday.
In rare admission, Trump golfs (quickly) with Woods, Johnson
JUPITER, Fla. (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump played a round of golf on Friday with star professionals Tiger Woods and Dustin Johnson, a rare admission that he is taking time out for his favorite pastime.
Motor racing: Hamilton fastest in Abu Dhabi practice
ABU DHABI (Reuters) – Four times world champion Lewis Hamilton kept Mercedes on top in the last Friday practice of the Formula One season with Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel close behind.
Tennis: No stress as Goffin beats Pouille to put Belgium ahead
LILLE, France (Reuters) – David Goffin was never in trouble as he gave visitors Belgium a 1-0 lead in the Davis Cup final against France by crushing Lucas Pouille 7-5 6-3 6-1 in the opening singles match on Friday.
IOC bans Russian bobsledders, speed skaters for Sochi doping
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Two Russian bobsledders, including double gold medalist Alexander Zubkov, and two speed skaters have been banned for life from the Olympics over doping violations at the 2014 Sochi Games, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) sai…
Formula One to unveil new logo in Abu Dhabi
LONDON (Reuters) – Formula One will unveil a new logo after Sunday’s season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as the sport moves on under new U.S.-based owners Liberty Media.
Chawrasia extends lead in Hong Kong
(Reuters) – India’s SSP Chawrasia forged a two-shot lead at the Hong Kong Open on Friday, overcoming buffeting winds to card a four-under-par 66 in the second round at Fanling.
