Hamilton’s engine troubles just bad luck, says Lowe
SUZUKA, Japan (Reuters) – Lewis Hamilton’s engine problems are down to bad luck and “anybody with an ounce of intelligence” knows Mercedes did not sabotage the Briton’s car in Malaysia last weekend, team technical head Paddy Lowe said on Friday.
Monfils and Cilic advance to Japan Open semis
(Reuters) – Second seed Gael Monfils edged past Croatia’s Ivo Karlovic 7-6(6) 7-6(6) and Marin Cilic ousted Argentine Juan Monaco 7-5 6-1 to progress to the Japan Open semi-finals in Tokyo on Friday.
Raising Pyeongchang profile a big task, says IOC
SEOUL (Reuters) – The International Olympic Committee (IOC) wrapped up a visit to South Korea on Friday “more confident than ever” the 2018 Winter Games will be a success, but hinting at lingering concerns over venue legacy planning and Pyeongchang’s g…
USADA chief executive flays Russian cyber ‘con artists’
(Reuters) – United States Anti-Doping Agency chief executive Travis Tygart has labeled the Russian cyber espionage group as “con artists” after the hackers leveled “cover ups” allegation at the USADA.
Kaepernick focus may shift from knee to arm as start beckons
(Reuters) – San Francisco 49ers coach Chip Kelly acknowledged that Colin Kaepernick could be promoted to starting quarterback following the team’s fourth straight loss on Thursday. Behind another uninspiring performance from signal-caller Blaine Gabbert, the 49ers suffered a 33-21 defeat to the Arizona Cardinals and are faced with a dilemma over their struggling offense.The home San Francisco crowd chanted “We want Kaep” in support of backup Kaepernick in the late stages of the loss, forcing Ke
Indians ride homers, bullpen to win over Red Sox
(The Sports Xchange) – The Cleveland Indians belted three home runs in the span of four batters in the third inning and got 4-1/3 innings of quality work from their bullpen to beat the Boston Red Sox 5-4 in Game 1 of the American League Division Series…
Johnson powers Cards to much-needed win over 49ers
(The Sports Xchange) – David Johnson rushed for 157 yards and two touchdowns, while quarterback Drew Stanton threw two scoring passes to wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald as the Arizona Cardinals defeated the San Francisco 49ers 33-21 on Thursday.
Beer can throwing fan turns himself in
(Reuters) – The baseball fan who threw a beer can at Baltimore Orioles outfielder Kim Hyun-soo during Tuesday’s wildcard playoff game turned himself into Toronto authorities on Thursday, local media reported.
Day withdraws from World Cup of Golf in Australia
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Jason Day has been forced to withdraw from the World Cup of Golf and Australian Open next month due to a lingering back injury, the world number one has said.
Baseball: Blue Jays rout Rangers in ALDS opener
(The Sports Xchange) – Marco Estrada allowed four hits in 8 1/3 innings and the Toronto Blue Jays battered Cole Hamels for seven runs and took Game 1 of the American League Division Series 10-1 Thursday.
