Indy not trying to ‘poach’ F1 drivers after Alonso
WOKING, England (Reuters) – More Formula One drivers may have the Indianapolis 500 on their radar after double world champion Fernando Alonso makes his debut in this year’s race, IndyCar boss Mark Miles said on Friday.
Hernandez was upbeat, spiritual before death: court papers
BOSTON (Reuters) – Former New England Patriots football star Aaron Hernandez had been upbeat and appeared increasingly spiritual to his fellow prison inmates in the days before he hanged himself in his cell, according to court documents released on Fri…
Fallen Djokovic should ask Becker to return, says Armenulic
BELGRADE (Reuters) – A struggling Novak Djokovic should bring past mentor Boris Becker back into the fold in order to rediscover his vintage form after dismissing his entire coaching staff on Friday, a former Yugoslavia Davis Cup team captain said.
Simbine upstages illustrious 100 meters field to win in Doha
DOHA (Reuters) – South African Akani Simbine upstaged an illustrious field including Asafa Powell, Justin Gatlin and Andre de Grasse to win the men’s 100 meters at the opening Diamond League meeting of the season on Friday.
Spurs’ Parker has successful surgery on ruptured tendon
(The Sports Xchange) – San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker underwent successful surgery on Friday to repair his ruptured left quadriceps tendon, the team announced.
Olympians oppose new athletics world record proposals
BERLIN (Reuters) – A proposal for new world record ratification rules that could have a retroactive effect faced opposition from the World Olympians Associations (WOA) on Friday, who said it would cast suspicion on all past performances.
Horse racing: Don’t overlook Patch and Derby long shots
(Reuters) – The absence of a dominant horse suggests an open race in Saturday’s 143rd Kentucky Derby and punters should not overlook Patch and the longshots in the Run for the Roses at Churchill Downs.
Alonso can master Indy high wire act, says Franchitti
WOKING, England (Reuters) – The Indianapolis 500 is the tightest of tightropes but Fernando Alonso will take the dangers in his stride when he makes his debut this month, according to three-times winner Dario Franchitti.
Quarterback Cutler makes switch to television booth
(The Sports Xchange) – Jay Cutler called an audible, agreeing to a contract with FOX Sports on Friday after a tepid free agent market helped guide the 34-year-old into broadcasting.
Soccer: Mourinho mulls United changes at Arsenal
(Reuters) – Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho will rejig his starting lineup for Sunday’s Premier League trip to Arsenal following his team’s Europa League semi-final against Celta Vigo.
