John Andretti dies of cancer at age 56
IndyCar and NASCAR driver John Andretti has died at age 56 after a long battle with cancer, Andretti Autosport said on Thursday.
Bryant death has Lopez and Shakira planning Super Bowl message
Kobe Bryant’s death in a helicopter crash has reminded everyone how fragile life is, Jennifer Lopez and Shakira said on Thursday, and the pop superstars plan to use their Super Bowl halftime show to convey that message.
Chiefs’ Hill may make run at Tokyo Olympics after Super Bowl
Tyreek Hill is one of the fastest players in the NFL and the Super Bowl-bound Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver is considering testing his speed against the world’s best at this year’s Tokyo Olympics.
Ames leads in Morocco after opening-round 63
Canadian Stephen Ames shot a 9-under-par 63 on Thursday to take a four-stroke lead after the first round of the Morocco Champions in Marrakech.
Golf: McDowell and Green set early pace at Saudi International
Graeme McDowell birdied his final three holes in difficult conditions to grab a share of the lead alongside Gavin Green after the opening round of the Saudi International in King Abdullah Economic City on Thursday.
Marino says Chiefs quarterback Mahomes must savor precious Super Bowl shot
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes may one day write his own chapter in the NFL record book but should make the most of his first Super Bowl appearance in case he never returns, according to Pro Football Hall of Famer Dan Marino.
Taekwondo: Iran’s Zolghadri moves to Bulgaria to pursue Olympic dream
Iranian taekwondo competitor Farzad Zolghadri said on Thursday he intends to represent Bulgaria at this summer’s Tokyo Olympics, adding his move has nothing to do with politics and is motivated purely by improving his chances of success.
Russian federation rejects call to expel it over doping offences
Russia’s suspended athletics federation said it would continue to battle to prove its innocence after the Athletics Integrity Unit Board accused it of showing a “total lack of contrition” in its response to anti-doping violations.
Athletics: Russian federation rejects call to expel it over doping offences
Russia’s suspended athletics federation said it would continue to battle to prove its innocence after the Athletics Integrity Unit Board accused it of showing a “total lack of contrition” in its response to anti-doping violations.
Patience the key word for Djokovic’s younger challengers
Novak Djokovic will meet either Alexander Zverev or Dominic Thiem in his bid for a record-extending eighth Australian Open title and on Thursday he advised his younger challengers to be patient in their pursuit of glory.
