Drogba likely to miss Impact’s clash with D.C. United
(The Sports Xchange) – Superstar forward Didier Drogba’s absence from the Montreal Impact roster is unlikely to end in Thursday’s Eastern Conference knockout-round playoff match against hosts D.C. United.
Appeal of Le Mans to endure after Audi exit
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Audi’s announcement that it is abandoning Le Mans for Formula E is a big boost for the fledgling electric series, which is attracting growing manufacturer interest, and a blow for endurance racing.
Six Beijing Games medalists among nine more positive re-tests
BERLIN (Reuters) – Six medalists from the 2008 Beijing Games had their medals stripped by the International Olympic Committee on Wednesday after they tested positive for banned substances in re-tests of their samples, the IOC said.
California Chrome, Arrogate head Breeders’ entries
LOS AMGELES (Reuters) – California Chrome, North America’s all-time leading money earner, and Travers Stakes winner Arrogate headed an impressive list of 14 pre-entries announced on Wednesday for next week’s Breeders’ Cup Classic.
Anything possible in F1 title race, says Hamilton
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Fresh from his 50th Formula One win, triple world champion Lewis Hamilton remains convinced anything is possible in the title race even if he could lose his crown as early as Sunday.
Kuznetsova reaps reward for refusing to give up
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Svetlana Kuznetsova suffered pain and fatigue at the start of her second match of the WTA Finals on Wednesday but rather than continuing to feel sorry for herself the Russian knuckled down and gave it everything.
Kuznetsova edges Pliskova to reach semis in Singapore
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Svetlana Kuznetsova claimed her second titanic victory in a row when the Russian outlasted Karolina Pliskova 3-6 6-2 7-6(6) in a thrilling White Group encounter at the WTA Finals to reach the semi-finals on Wednesday.
Warriors get wake-up call as Durant era opens with a thud
(Reuters) – When Kevin Durant joined the Golden State Warriors many felt a championship was a mere formality, but a humbling season-opening loss has sent a sudden wakeup call to one of the NBA’s most talented teams of all time.
Audi quits Le Mans to focus on electric car racing
BERLIN (Reuters) – Audi will end its involvement in the prestigious Le Mans sports car race next year after almost two decades to focus on racing electric cars, symbolizing a shift in strategy as parent company Volkswagen battles to recover from an emi…
Rested McIlroy looks to reignite season in Shanghai
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Rory McIlroy is hoping to snare his maiden WGC-HSBC Champions title on his sixth visit to the Sheshan International Golf Club this week as he builds toward the climax of his season in Dubai.
