Australia winner Vettel tips Mercedes as favourites for Chinese Grand Prix
SHANGHAI, (Reuters) – Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel has tipped Mercedes as favourites to win the Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday even after his victory in Formula One’s season-opening round in Australia.
Mercedes have to raise game to meet Ferrari challenge: Hamilton
SHANGHAI, (Reuters) – Formula One triple champion Lewis Hamilton believes Mercedes will have to raise their game if they are to beat a resurgent Ferrari in Sunday’s Chinese Grand Prix.
Arnie’s Army salutes Arnold Palmer one last time
AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) – Arnie’s Army was out in force one more time on Thursday, storming the first tee at the U.S. Masters in a final salute to Arnold Palmer, their fallen leader.
FIFA appeal panel lifts ban on Qatari official Al-Mohannadi
ZURICH (Reuters) – Qatari and Asian soccer official Saoud Al-Mohannadi has won an appeal against a one-year ban that prevented him from standing for a place on the FIFA Council, soccer’s governing body said on Thursday.
Journeyman Hoffman tames windy Augusta as Johnson pulls out
AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) – American journeyman Charley Hoffman led the U.S. Masters after firing a sparkling 65 in a wind-swept first round on Thursday as world number one Dustin Johnson pulled out due to a back injury.
Bahrain rights groups call for F1 race to be canceled
LONDON (Reuters) – Human rights campaigners have urged Formula One management to cancel next week’s Bahrain Grand Prix, accusing the country’s rulers of using the race to “whitewash” abuses and improve their image abroad.
Fight over motive as ex-NFL star Hernandez’s murder trial ends
BOSTON (Reuters) – The double murder trial of former New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez ended on Thursday with the prosecution and his defense attorneys locking horns over whether he had argued with, or even noticed, the men he is charged with g…
Brazil top FIFA rankings for first time in seven years
ZURICH (Reuters) – Five-times world champions Brazil have returned to what they will consider their rightful place at the top of the FIFA rankings for the first time in seven years.
Hurdler Pearson back on track after lost years
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Having come back from two years ruined by injuries, the tears flowed freely for Sally Pearson after the former Olympic 100m hurdles champion booked her ticket to the world championships.
Integrity remit is ‘momentous’ step, says Howman
WELLINGTON (Reuters) – The establishment of the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) is a “momentous” move for athletics and could form a template for other sports to follow, inaugural chairman David Howman said on Thursday.
