Investigation launched after 50-1 horse racing winner found to be imposter
LONDON (Reuters) – Confusion reigned at a British race meeting when a 50-1 winner was discovered to have been an imposter, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) said on Thursday.
Grosjean back on friendly terms with Wolff
BUDAPEST (Reuters) – French Formula One driver Romain Grosjean has made his peace with Toto Wolff after angering the Mercedes team boss by saying title contender Lewis Hamilton should have been punished for impeding him in British Grand Prix qualifying…
Sauber and Honda cancel planned F1 partnership
BUDAPEST (Reuters) – Sauber’s planned Formula One partnership with troubled Japanese engine maker Honda from next season has been canceled, both parties announced at the Hungarian Grand Prix on Thursday.
Adidas sells ice hockey brand to Birch Hill for $110 million
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – German sportswear group Adidas has agreed to sell its CCM ice hockey brand to private equity firm Birch Hill Equity Partners for $110 million, it said on Thursday, as it focuses more strongly on its core Adidas and Reebok brands.
Team orders cost me Tour de France podium, says angry Landa
MADRID (Reuters) – Team Sky rider Mikel Landa has spoken of his anger at missing out on the Tour de France podium by one second, saying he sacrificed his chances on the Col d’Izoard finish.
Tour de France champion Froome to race in ‘vicious’ Vuelta
(Reuters) – Tour de France champion Chris Froome has confirmed he will take on a “vicious” Vuelta a Espana next month aiming to complete one of cycling’s toughest doubles.
Sjostrom eases into 100m freestyle swimming semis
BUDAPEST (Reuters) – Sweden’s Sarah Sjostrom failed to break the 52-second mark forthe second time at the world championships but still qualified fastest in the women’s 100 metres freestyle heats on Thursday.
Norwegian Andersen aiming to take North Korea back to World Cup
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Joern Andersen had long harbored hopes of coaching in Asia, but the former Norway international never imagined he would one day end up working in one of the world’s most secretive nations.
Water polo-Serbia take on underdog Croatia for place in final
BUDAPEST (Reuters) – Defending water polo world champions Serbia have steamrolled the opposition on the way to Thursday’s semi-final against Croatia, but while they are on a three-match win streak against their arch rivals they know they can take nothi…
Passion for game grew during suspension, says Sharapova
(Reuters) – Maria Sharapova’s love for tennis has only grown stronger during her 15-month doping ban, the five-times grand slam winner has said as she continues her comeback from the suspension.
