Aston Martin puts planned WEC, Le Mans Hypercar entry on hold
Aston Martin said on Wednesday it was putting on hold a planned entry into the World Endurance Championship (WEC) and Le Mans 24 Hours with its Valkyrie hypercar.
Unwell Vettel relieved of duties on first day of F1 testing
An unwell Sebastian Vettel was relieved of his duties at Ferrari on Formula One’s first day of pre-season testing in Spain on Wednesday.
MLBPA says it didn’t obstruct Astros probe
The Major League Baseball Players Association disputed commissioner Rob Manfred on Tuesday evening, saying it did not resist the league’s efforts during the MLB’s investigation of the Houston Astros’ 2017 electronic sign-stealing.
Olympics: ‘Flying Dutchman’ Zonderland seeking Tokyo runway
Eight years on from claiming a stunning high bar gold for the Netherlands at the London Olympics, gymnast Epke Zonderland is yet to breathe easy as he plots his way across a qualifying tightrope to Tokyo.
NHL roundup: Crosby’s four points lead Pens into first
Sidney Crosby had a goal and three assists, and Bryan Rust added a goal and two assists Tuesday night as the Pittsburgh Penguins downed the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs 5-2.
Olympics: With handclaps, help from Backstreet Boys, Tokyo mascots jet off to Europe
Toyko’s 2020 Olympic Games mascots headed out from the capital’s Haneda airport on Wednesday for a promotional tour of Europe, bemusing travelers with a ceremony featuring a clapping routine and a video message from veteran pop act the Backstreet Boys….
ATP roundup: Thiem fights off scare in Rio opener
Top-seeded Dominic Thiem of Austria overcame a second-set hiccup on Tuesday to win in the opening round of the clay-court Rio Open, downing Brazilian wild card Felipe Meligeni Rodrigues Alves 6-2, 4-6, 6-1 in Rio de Janeiro.
Report: Beilein out as Cavs head coach
John Beilein is out as head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers after little more than half a season in the position, ESPN reported Tuesday night.
Manfred apologizes for ‘piece of metal’ comment
Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred apologized Tuesday for his comments in which he referenced the World Series trophy as a “piece of metal.”
Japan’s next restroom revolution? Phasing out squat toilets for Tokyo 2020
On southwestern Japan’s Miyajima island, a short walk from one of the country’s most famous ancient temple sites, there’s a brand new attraction for tourists – a state-of-the art public toilet block nearly as big as a tennis court.
