British swimmer’s Atlantic crossing in jeopardy after crew drop out
DAKAR (Reuters) – A British man aiming to swim across the Atlantic Ocean said on Monday he was battling to save his expedition after the captain of a support vessel and the team medic unexpectedly quit.
Pedrosa to return for Valencia season-ender
(Reuters) – Spaniard Dani Pedrosa plans to race in MotoGP’s Valencia season-ender this weekend, a month after the Honda rider fractured his collarbone, leg and foot in a crash in Japan.
Murray handed tough draw in bid to end year number one
LONDON (Reuters) – Andy Murray’s route to securing the year-end world number ranking looks fraught with danger after the top seed was grouped with Stan Wawrinka, Kei Nishikori and Marin Cilic for next week’s ATP World Tour Finals in London.
From referee to refugee, Syrian soccer official joins local German league
PYRBAUM, Germany (Reuters) – Hamdi Al-Kadri used to referee soccer matches with players as big as Ronaldo. Now, forced to flee his native Syria, he oversees amateur matches as a way to integrate into his new home country, Germany.
Motor racing: Audi technical director Zander rejoins Sauber
(Reuters) – Audi Sport technical director Joerg Zander is rejoining the Sauber Formula One team after the German manufacturer’s decision to quit the world endurance championship and Le Mans 24 Hours sportscar race.
Federer can still be a threat, says Edberg
LONDON (Reuters) – Roger Federer has fallen outside the world’s top 10 for the first time since 2002 but he could still win another grand slam title, according to former great Stefan Edberg.
Ghebreslassie and Keitany dominate New York marathon
(Reuters) – Eritrean world champion Ghirmay Ghebreslassie and Kenyan Mary Keitany powered to dominant victories in the New York City Marathon on Sunday.
France’s Caudrelier gets Chinese backing for Volvo Ocean Race
WUHAN, China (Reuters) – French sailor Charles Caudrelier will again lead a Chinese-backed campaign in the Volvo Ocean Race starting next year after Dongfeng Motor Group confirmed on Monday its return as a full team sponsor.
Jaguar Land Rover scraps plans to buy Silverstone race track
LONDON (Reuters) – Carmaker Jaguar Land Rover said on Monday it was no longer seeking to buy or lease Silverstone in a blow to the owners of the British Grand Prix track which had been seeking ways to boost the site’s finances.
Rising Korean talent Park to make LPGA switch
SEOUL (Reuters) – World number nine Park Sung-hyun, the leading money winner on this season’s KLPGA Tour, announced on Monday she is leaving the Korean circuit and will play on the U.S. women’s tour next season.
