Cycling: Future is bright despite ‘challenged’ reputation, says Hoy
MONACO (Reuters) – Doping concerns have “challenged”, if not “tarnished”, cycling, British great Chris Hoy said on Tuesday, but he is confident a new generation, possibly including his own son, will not be discouraged from taking to the saddle.
Double-murder trial for ex-NFL star Aaron Hernandez set to begin
BOSTON (Reuters) – Former National Football League star and convicted killer Aaron Hernandez is due back in a Boston courtroom on Tuesday for his second murder trial, this time on charges that he shot two men dead outside a nightclub after a dispute ov…
Commissioner, Jordan mediate in Oakley row
(Reuters) – NBA commissioner Adam Silver and Michael Jordan tried to ease the tension between New York Knicks owner James Dolan and former player Charles Oakley during a conference call on Monday, the league said in a statement.
U.S. wrestler in Mexico channels hatred of Trump in the ring
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – An American wrestler working in Mexico is tapping into anger at Donald Trump, whipping crowds into a frenzy with an act as a supporter of the locally loathed U.S. president.
U.S. lawsuit seeking $100 million from Lance Armstrong heads to trial
(Reuters) – A federal judge on Monday cleared the way for a U.S. government lawsuit seeking nearly $100 million in damages from former professional cyclist Lance Armstrong to go to trial, court papers showed.
Boxer Wilder beats Povetkin in U.S. trial over canceled fight
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Heavyweight boxing champion Deontay Wilder has won a fight with Russian boxer Alexander Povetkin – not in the ring, but in the courthouse – in a trial over a title bout that was called off after the Russian tested positive for a ba…
Pats’ QB Brady says Super Bowl comeback not his best game
(Reuters) – Tom Brady set several records as he rallied the New England Patriots to an unthinkable Super Bowl win but on Monday the quarterback said his play in the NFL’s title game was far from the greatest of his stellar career.
Pats owner unfazed with players skipping White House visit
(Reuters) – New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft downplayed the growing number of his players who have said they will boycott a visit to the White House, saying on Monday that it is America and people are free to do what they want.
Olympics: 2016 refugee team wins Laureus award
MONACO (Reuters) – A refugee team that competed at the 2016 Rio Olympics with 10 athletes from countries including Syria and South Sudan was named on Monday as winner of a Laureus Award for sporting inspiration.
Rosberg warns Bottas about Hamilton rivalry
MONACO (Reuters) – Retired Formula One world champion Nico Rosberg has warned his Mercedes replacement Valtteri Bottas not to expect an “easy ride” from team mate Lewis Hamilton.
