Cycling: Nine mountain challenges await Vuelta riders
MADRID (Reuters) – Complaints from many riders that the Vuelta a Espana has included too many punishing climbs in recent years fell on deaf ears as organizers unveiled another demanding route on Thursday featuring nine mountain finishes.
Motor racing: Renault F1 see no need to replace departed boss
BIRMINGHAM, England (Reuters) – Renault were not shocked by Frederic Vasseur’s sudden departure as Formula One team principal and have no immediate plans to replace him, F1 managing director Cyril Abiteboul said on Thursday.
Golf: Big-hitting McIlroy one shot off the pace at SA Open
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – World number two Rory McIlroy marveled at his long hitting off the tee after producing a fine five-under-par 67 to finish one shot behind leaders Trevor Fisher Junior and Keith Horne after the first round of the South African O…
Soccer: Elton John leads tributes to ex-England boss Taylor
(Reuters) – Rock star Elton John led the tributes to former England manager Graham Taylor on Thursday, saying the man he saw as a brother had turned his beloved team Watford into a European contender.
British lawn tennis chief Downey to step down after Wimbledon for Canada job
(Reuters) – Britain’s Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) said on Thursday its chief executive, Michael Downey, will step down after this year’s Wimbledon tournament and return to his home nation to take over the reigns at Tennis Canada.
Prosecutors consider charges against 23 suspects over English soccer stadium tragedy
LONDON (Reuters) – British prosecutors are to consider whether criminal charges should be brought against 23 suspects over the 1989 Hillsborough soccer stadium disaster in which 96 fans died, the police watchdog said on Thursday.
Palmer adds Donington Park to his circuit empire
BIRMINGHAM, England (Reuters) – Jonathan Palmer, father of Renault Formula One racer Jolyon, has acquired the Donington Park circuit, his Motor Sport Vision (MSV) company said on Thursday.
Radwanska meets Konta in Sydney final
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Second seed Agnieszka Radwanska dismissed a jaded Barbora Strycova in straight sets at the Sydney International on Thursday, setting up a final against British number one Johanna Konta.
Portland blazes trail past off-target Cavaliers
(The Sports Xchange) – CJ McCollum scored 21 of his 27 points in the second half, and Allen Crabbe came off the bench for 24 points as the Portland Trail Blazers hammered the Cleveland Cavaliers 102-86 at Moda Center on Wednesday.
Chargers poised to announce relocation to Los Angeles
(Reuters) – The San Diego Chargers are poised to confirm their long-rumored plans of relocating the franchise to Los Angeles, the National Football League (NFL) reported on its website (www.nfl.com) on Wednesday.
