Erratic McDowell ‘feeling good’ for Mexico title defense
(Reuters) – A rejuvenated Graeme McDowell heads into his title defense at this week’s OHL Classic at Mayakoba in Mexico fervently hoping he can iron out a few inconsistencies in his game that have marred his 2016 campaign.
Palmer stays at Renault, Magnussen set for Haas
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Britain’s Jolyon Palmer secured his place in Formula One with another year at Renault on Wednesday while current Danish team mate Kevin Magnussen was set to join the U.S.-owned Haas team on a multi-year deal.
Renault retain Palmer for 2017 Formula One season
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Britain’s Jolyon Palmer will continue to race for Renault next season alongside new German signing Nico Hulkenberg, the Formula One team said on Wednesday.
Bolt and Thompson up for IAAF awards
(Reuters) – Jamaican Usain Bolt and Elaine Thompson both made the shortlists for the IAAF’s World Athlete of the Year awards on Wednesday after cleaning up the sprint golds at the Rio Olympics.
Korea set to unleash next gen of winter sports stars
PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (Reuters) – For figure skating fans Kim Yuna was one of a kind.
FIFA Ethics Committee asks for life ban for Rafael Callejas
ZURICH (Reuters) – FIFA’s Ethics Committee on Wednesday called for Rafael Callejas to be banned from soccer for life, alleging the former president of the Honduran Football Association breached the scandal-hit soccer governing body’s code of conduct.
Doping system imposed on Russia is not effective: Zhukov
BERLIN (Reuters) – The drugs testing system imposed on Russia following revelations of widespread doping is inefficient and the country must be part of the decision-making process to battle the problem, Russia’s outgoing Olympic Committee (ROC) chief h…
Rosberg one win away from his first title
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Win in Brazil on Sunday, win the Formula One title: Nico Rosberg’s task sounds simple enough but is a lot harder to achieve.
Double Olympic rowing champion Stanning retires
(Reuters) – Double Olympic rowing champion Heather Stanning has announced her retirement from the sport, with the Briton saying she had nothing left to prove.
Garcia not giving up on claiming elusive major
(Reuters) – Sergio Garcia has finished runner-up twice at both the British Open and PGA Championship and while those near misses were tough to take the Spaniard is not giving up hope of claiming that elusive first major.
