McLaren look to brighter future with orange glow
WOKING, England (Reuters) – McLaren trumpeted the dawning of a new era on Friday as they unveiled a striking orange and black Formula One car that harked back to the team’s 1960s roots and broke with the immediate past.
Kipsang eyes world record at new-look Tokyo marathon
(Reuters) – Former world record holder Wilson Kipsang believes he can reclaim the mark at this weekend’s Tokyo Marathon after a move of the finish line by race organizers resulted in a flatter course.
Hungary’s Olympic dream ‘killed’ by political upstarts, says PM Orban
BUDAPEST (Reuters) – Hungary had to withdraw its bid to host the 2024 Summer Olympic Games to avoid a humiliating defeat in the race with Paris and Los Angeles after a local political movement “killed the Olympic dream”, Prime Minister Viktor Orban tol…
Korea’s gold medal hopes for Pyeongchang still on ice
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea invested heavily across the winter sports spectrum to boost its medal chances at the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics but if the ongoing Winter Asiad is anything to go by, the cut-throat world of short track remains its best hope…
Djokovic back on court at Acapulco
(Reuters) – World number two Novak Djokovic will make his return from a shoulder injury at next week’s ATP tournament in Acapulco, the Serb said on Friday.
Kaymer one behind two rookie leaders at Honda Classic
(Reuters) – Martin Kaymer chipped in for birdie at the 17th then birdied the last to move within one stroke of the lead after Thursday’s opening round of the Honda Classic at PGA National in Palm Springs Gardens, Florida.
Custis, first black starting quarterback, dies at 88
(Reuters) – Bernie Custis, the first black starting quarterback in professional football, died on Thursday aged 88, the Canadian Football League said on Thursday.
Mercedes shrug off talk of Australia protest
SILVERSTONE, England (Reuters) – Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff has shrugged off fears of a potential protest against his cars at next month’s season-opening Australian Formula One Grand Prix.
Three Russians cleared to compete in international competition
LONDON (Reuters) – Three Russian athletes, including the women’s defending European indoor pole vault champion, were cleared on Thursday to compete in international competition under a neutral flag after proving their anti-doping credentials.
Bottas blown away by new Mercedes at windy Silverstone
SILVERSTONE, England (Reuters) – Valtteri Bottas drove a Mercedes Formula One car for the first time on Thursday and described it as the best looking he had ever seen.
