Ex-NFL star Hernandez’s tattoos may be shown at murder trial: judge
BOSTON (Reuters) – Former National Football League star Aaron Hernandez’s tattoos may be shown as evidence at his upcoming double-murder trial because they appear to refer to the killings at issue, a Massachusetts judge ruled.
Messi statue in Buenos Aires broken in two
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – A statue of Lionel Messi in Argentina’s capital has been broken in half, with the player’s upper body, arms and head removed.
Beckham put MLS on fast track to respectability
(Reuters) – David Beckham sent shockwaves around the world when he signed with Los Angeles Galaxy in 2007, giving Major League Soccer a level of legitimacy and visibility that otherwise may have taken decades to reach before the ink on his contract was…
Britain officially recognizes Parkour as a sport
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain has become the first country officially to recognize Parkour as a sport after approval by the four Home Country Sports Councils was confirmed on Tuesday.
Edwards to announce retirement from NASCAR
(Reuters) – Carl Edwards is expected to announce his retirement from NASCAR racing at a press conference Wednesday morning, according to multiple reports.
Lowe leaves Mercedes for ‘new challenge’
LONDON (Reuters) – Mercedes technical head Paddy Lowe is departing the Formula One world champions and has started on a period of ‘gardening leave’ before a likely move to rivals Williams.
Bedford ‘disappointed’ by Coe over Russia doping mail
LONDON (Reuters) – David Bedford, the former director of the London Marathon, said on Tuesday he was “surprised and disappointed” that IAAF President Sebastian Coe had not read an email he sent warning of the Russian doping scandal.
McIlroy keeps promise to line up in South African Open
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Rory McIlroy will be keeping a promise to fellow major champion Ernie Els when he lines up in the South African Open this week as the European Tour begins a new calendar year.
English sports bar pulls off stunning two-minute trick shot
BRISTOL, England (Reuters) – An English sports bar has scored more than a million views on Facebook after capturing on camera a stunning trick shot across nine snooker tables and using more than 50 cues.
Kenya sets up doctors network to fight doping
NAIROBI (Reuters) – Athletics Kenya (AK) has drawn up a list of accredited doctors who will be responsible for examining samples from elite athletes and ensure they are not tempted to use banned drugs, AK’s chairman said on Tuesday.
