Rangers top list of most valuable franchises: Forbes
(Reuters) – The New York Rangers, valued at $1.25 billion, were ranked as the National Hockey League’s most valuable franchise for the second consecutive year, according to Forbes’ list released on Wednesday.
IAAF plans transparency amid new corruption claims
LONDON (Reuters) – Just as the IAAF is about to endorse wide-ranging changes to its governance aimed at making the organization more ethical, transparent and accountable, world athletics’ governing body is being assailed by more claims of corruption.
F1 bosses vote Hamilton best driver, Rosberg third
LONDON (Reuters) – Formula One team bosses have voted Lewis Hamilton the sport’s best driver, despite the Briton losing his title to Mercedes team mate Nico Rosberg, in an annual Autosport magazine poll.
Swiss authorities carry out fresh house searches in FIFA case
ZURICH (Reuters) – Swiss authorities have searched more houses as part of their criminal investigation into suspected corruption in world soccer and have added former FIFA general secretary Urs Linsi to their list of suspects, they said on Wednesday.
Hamilton one of the best, but no friend: Rosberg
WIESBADEN, Germany (Reuters) – Formula One world champion Nico Rosberg hailed Mercedes team mate Lewis Hamilton as one of the greatest drivers of all time on Wednesday but ruled out forging any friendly ties with the Briton as long as they raced each o…
Woods has 10 more years in him, says Nicklaus
(Reuters) – While some pundits have questioned whether Tiger Woods will ever regain top form after being sidelined for 15 months due to back issues, Jack Nicklaus thinks he could compete at the highest level for another decade and challenge his record …
Argentina’s Davis Cup winners return to heroes’ welcome
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Argentina’s Davis Cup champions returned to a heroes’ welcome in Buenos Aires on Tuesday after clinching their maiden title with a stunning 3-2 win over Croatia at the weekend.
Triple world champion Bobridge retires due to arthritis
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia’s triple world champion Jack Bobridge has retired from professional cycling at the age of 27 as he struggles to cope with rheumatoid arthritis.
Plane taking Brazilian soccer team to cup final in Colombia crashes, 71 dead
LA UNION, Colombia/ CHAPECO, Brazil (Reuters) – A plane taking Brazilian soccer team Chapecoense to a South American cup final crashed in Colombia after reporting an electrical fault, killing 71 people, including most of the team and accompanying journ…
England’s Rokoduguni, Yarde retained for Australia clash
LONDON (Reuters) – England have retained Semesa Rokoduguni and Marland Yarde in a 25-man squad as they prepare for Saturday’s final test of the autumn series against Australia at Twickenham.
