Rooney conundrum is Mourinho’s biggest headache
LONDON (Reuters) – Of all the managerial dilemmas facing Manchester United’s Jose Mourinho after three success defeats, the future of his captain Wayne Rooney is by far the most pressing.
Cyber hackers publish medical data for Farah, Nadal and Rose
LONDON (Reuters) – Olympic champions Mo Farah, Rafael Nadal and Justin Rose were among athletes targeted on Monday in the latest leak of confidential medical documents that the world anti-doping agency (WADA) says were hacked by a Russian cyber espiona…
Atletico seek first win at Barca in a decade
MADRID (Reuters) – Atletico Madrid will try to secure their first win at the Nou Camp since 2006 when they face Barcelona on Wednesday in a heavyweight clash between La Liga title contenders.
Former MotoGP champion Hayden returns as a stand-in
(Reuters) – Former champion Nicky Hayden will make his MotoGP return at Spain’s Motorland Aragon circuit this weekend as a stand-in for injured Australian Jack Miller at the privately-run Marc VDS Honda team.
Alonso says motivation is key to contract extension
MADRID (Reuters) – Fernando Alonso says he is only thinking as far ahead as next season and any extension of his McLaren Formula One contract beyond 2017 will depend on how he feels about the sport.
Data leak boosts Froome, puts Wiggins in spotlight
LONDON (Reuters) – Chris Froome’s credibility as triple Tour de France champion has only been boosted by the hacking of his private medical information, according to a South African physiologist who carried out tests on the Briton last year.
More kneeling football players, raised fists, in anthem protests
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Los Angeles Rams defensive end Robert Quinn raised his fist and San Francisco 49ers backup quarterback Colin Kaepernick was among several players who knelt during performances of the U.S. national anthem on Sunday.
Triathlon: Mola takes the title, Brownlees steal the show
(Reuters) – Alistair and Jonny Brownlee were brothers in arms at a dramatic finale of the World Triathlon Series as double Olympic champion Alistair hauled an exhausted Jonny over the line in a desperate bid to help his younger brother secure the title…
Exhausted Murray desperate for a break
(Reuters) – Andy Murray is itching for a break after an exhausting few months, the world number two said, after defending champions Britain were knocked out by Argentina 3-2 in the Davis Cup semi-final.
Singapore GP attendance falls as economic slowdown hurts
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Attendance at the Singapore Grand Prix, one of the most popular races on the calendar fell this year, hurt by a slowdown in the local and global economy.
