Hill puts his demons to rest in new book
LONDON (Reuters) – The first time Damon Hill visited Suzuka for the Japanese Formula One Grand Prix, the circuit hotel registered him as ‘Demon’. The 1996 world champion could laugh that one off, at least.
Love expected to look beyond ‘Bubba’ factor
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Team chemistry or an elite player? That is the question facing United States Ryder Cup captain Davis Love III as he considers the merits of twice Masters champion Bubba Watson for his final wildcard pick.
Bolt leaves door open to 2017 sprint double at worlds
KINGSTON (Reuters) – Usain Bolt has left the door open to running in both the 100 and 200 meters at next year’s world championships where he said he will be more focused on protecting his legacy than topping his world records.
Anti-doping agency says athlete data stolen by Russian group
(Reuters) – The World Anti-Doping Agency said on Tuesday that hackers stole confidential medical information about U.S. Olympic athletes and published it on the internet, blaming a Russian group for the attack.
Loss of ‘March Madness’ games could hurt North Carolina governor’s re-election bid
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (Reuters) – North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory has weathered negative headlines as jobs, conventions and musical performances were canceled in his state this year to protest a law deemed discriminatory against lesbian, gay, bisexua…
Ethiopian runner who made protest gesture in Rio wants to stay in U.S
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – An Ethiopian marathon runner who made a protest gesture against government violence versus members of his tribe at last month’s Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro told reporters in Washington on Tuesday that he wants to stay in the …
Shouting ‘liar, liar,’ protesters disrupt Lochte’s dancing debut
(Reuters) – “Dancing with the Stars” host Tom Bergeron said on Tuesday he was shocked and unnerved by protesters who shouted “liar, liar” and rushed the stage after a live performance by Ryan Lochte, the gold-medal U.S. swimmer who said he had been ro…
Monday Night Football shines spotlight on national anthem protests
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – San Francisco 49ers backup quarterback Colin Kaepernick brought his protest against racial inequality to a nationally televised Monday Night Football audience, kneeling on the field rather than standing as the national anthem …
Tiger can add to 14 majors if he’s healthy: Kaymer
LONDON (Reuters) – Former world number one Martin Kaymer believes back injury victim Tiger Woods can add to his haul of 14 major championship wins as long as he returns to golf with a clean bill of health.
Thunder forward McGary suspended for 15 games
(The Sports Xchange) – Oklahoma City Thunder forward Mitch McGary had his suspension for violating the NBA’s anti-drug policy increased by 10 games on Tuesday, and he will now miss the first 15 games of the 2016-17 season, the NBA said.
