Hungary to withdraw Budapest’s 2024 Olympic bid: government
BUDAPEST (Reuters) – Hungary’s government announced on Wednesday it would withdraw Budapest’s bid to host the 2024 Olympic Games, citing a lack of political and national unity behind the application that it blamed on the opposition.
Brazilian designer wins Hamilton helmet challenge
SILVERSTONE, England (Reuters) – A competition to design Lewis Hamilton’s 2017 helmet has been won by a Brazilian who incorporated a tribute to Ayrton Senna in it along with three stars for the Formula One titles won by both the late Brazilian and Brit…
Danica estimates dozen concussions in racing career
(The Sports Xchange) – Danica Patrick estimates she suffered at least a dozen concussions during her racing career and told reporters Wednesday she would retire from NASCAR if a doctor told her there would be long-term risks from another head injury.
Hungary to withdraw 2024 summer Olympic bid: government spokesman
BUDAPEST (Reuters) – Hungary will withdraw its bid to host the 2024 summer Olympics, government spokesman Zoltan Kovacs told Reuters on Wednesday, after a meeting between Prime Minister Viktor Orban, Budapest Mayor Istvan Tarlos and the Hungarian Olymp…
Africa tells FIFA it wants 10 places at expanded World Cup
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Africa will be looking to double the number of places it has at an expanded World Cup, the continent’s football association presidents have told soccer’s world governing body FIFA.
Trip home ignites Immelman’s hopes
JOHANNESBURG, (Reuters) – Former Masters champion Trevor Immelman is hoping a trip home to South Africa will help reignite a career that has slumped dramatically over recent years.
Mallya’s Force India aim to be a top three team
SILVERSTONE, England (Reuters) – Force India set their sights on breaking into Formula One’s top three at the launch of their new car on Wednesday and hit back at suggestions that they lack the budget to match the manufacturers in a spending ‘arms race…
Budapest Olympic bid on last legs as mayor to seek government guidance
BUDAPEST (Reuters) – Budapest’s mayor is expected to seek government guidance on the future of its bid to host the 2024 Summer Olympics, according to a council resolution widely seen as paving the way for the city to withdraw its candidacy.
Raisman keeps eye on Tokyo during ‘crazy’ downtime
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – American gymnast Aly Raisman has been caught up in a whirlwind since helping the United States to its golden haul in Rio and the triple Olympic champion is waiting for her world to stop spinning before setting her sights on the 20…
Lakers trade guard Williams to Rockets
(Reuters) – The Los Angeles Lakers, who named Magic Johnson as their new president of basketball operations earlier on Tuesday, have traded guard Lou Williams to the Houston Rockets, according to multiple media reports.
