Motor racing: Renault’s Magnussen feels the heat
SEPANG, Malaysia (Reuters) – Not even the blaze that engulfed his Renault could melt Kevin Magnussen’s Scandinavian reserve in Friday’s opening practice for the Malaysian Formula One Grand Prix, though he certainly felt the heat.
Motor racing: Alonso encouraged by Honda progress
SEPANG, Malaysia (Reuters) – Fernando Alonso was encouraged after trying out an updated Honda engine in his McLaren, even if running it in Friday’s practice sessions means he will be forced to start Sunday’s Malaysian Grand Prix from the back.
Winning grand slams is no longer my priority, says Djokovic
BELGRADE (Reuters) – Novak Djokovic no longer sees winning grand slam titles or staying top of the men’s ATP rankings as a priority in his tennis career, Serbia’s world number one said on Friday.
Kvitova upsets Halep to close on second Wuhan Open title
(Reuters) – Czech Petra Kvitova romped to a 6-1 6-2 victory over world number five Simona Halep in the Wuhan Open semi-finals on Friday to move a step closer to winning the tournament for the second time.
Athletics: European athletics expects big viewer boost for 2018 event
BERLIN (Reuters) – The sport of athletics will witness a 20 percent rise in television viewing figures at the first multi-sports European Championships in 2018, the continent’s athletics chief Svein Arne Hansen said on Friday.
Hamilton finds groove in Malaysia practice
SEPANG, Malaysia (Reuters) – Lewis Hamilton outpaced his championship-leading Mercedes team mate Nico Rosberg in practice for the Malaysian Grand Prix on Friday, the Briton topping the timesheets with the fastest lap of the day.
Mourinho bemoans United’s ‘poisoned’ October fixtures
(Reuters) – Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has described next month’s fixture list as a “poisoned gift” following Thursday’s Europa League 1-0 win over Zorya Luhansk.
Coach KG? Garnett has offers one week after retiring
(Reuters) – Just one week into his retirement from the NBA, Kevin Garnett has received offers to join the coaching ranks from the Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Clippers. Garnett, who ended his career last week after 21 seasons in the league, m…
China’s richest man serves up global badminton deal
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s Dalian Wanda Group, controlled by the country’s richest man Wang Jianlin, has signed an eight-year exclusive partnership with badminton’s international governing body, the latest high-level deal by Wanda to expand its global…
Moving tributes, excitement builds at Ryder opening ceremony
CHASKA, Minnesota (Reuters) – Moving tributes to Arnold Palmer and a celebration of sportsmanship from the Ryder Cup past highlighted Thursday’s opening ceremony of the 41st edition of the match play event starting on Friday at Hazeltine.
