Falcons have more in common with Pats than meets the eye
(Reuters) – At first blush, perennial powerhouse New England Patriots seem in stark contrast to the upstart Atlanta Falcons team they will face in the Feb. 5 Super Bowl in Houston.
Lochte signs endorsement deal with TYR Sport
(Reuters) – Disgraced Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte, who lost all his major sponsors after his tale about being robbed and held at gunpoint during the Rio Olympics, has signed on with TYR Sport, the swimwear company said on Thursday.
Manchester United edge past spirited Hull to reach League Cup final
(Reuters) – Manchester United reached the League Cup final but were made to sweat as Hull City won the second leg of their last-four encounter 2-1 on Thursday to come within one goal of forcing extra time.
Ecclestone selling shares in Formula One
LONDON (Reuters) – Bernie Ecclestone is set to make a quick $29 million from Liberty Media’s takeover of Formula One after being deposed as the sport’s commercial supremo this week.
Bolt and Jamaica team mates ordered to return relay medals
KINGSTON (Reuters) – Usain Bolt and his Jamaican team mates who won the 4 x 100m relay at the 2008 Beijing Games have been told by the country’s Olympic Association to return their gold medals following Nesta Carter’s failed drug test.
Hamilton challenges fans to design his new helmet
LONDON (Reuters) – Triple Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has challenged fans to design his race helmet for the new season starting in March.
Super Bowl has proven immune to ratings fatigue
(Reuters) – A Super Bowl blowout will not help the National Football League but it will not hurt either as industry experts say the American sporting juggernaut will roll on regardless of the championship game’s result.
Young defenders come of age for Super Bowl-bound Falcons
(Reuters) – Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn expected a learning curve when he decided to start four rookies on defense this season, but the move paid off as the improving unit helped them reach the Super Bowl.
Serena thrives under pressure to seal all-Williams final
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Having seen her sister Venus win her semi-final at the Australian Open on Thursday, Serena Williams admitted she felt the weight of history to seal her place in their first grand slam title decider in eight years.
Federer sees off Wawrinka to reach Australian Open final
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Roger Federer held firm against a furious fightback from fellow Swiss Stan Wawrinka, edging his former apprentice 7-5 6-3 1-6 4-6 6-3 in a Melbourne Park classic to reach the final of the Australian Open on Thursday.
