Alonso should have been allowed to race: Dennis
MANAMA (Reuters) – Aggrieved McLaren boss Ron Dennis says Formula One teams must decide whether a driver is fit to race, rather than the governing body’s doctors, after Fernando Alonso was barred from the Bahrain Grand Prix.
Hamilton reprimanded for reversing in pitlane
MANAMA (Reuters) – Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton was reprimanded at the Bahrain Grand Prix on Saturday for reversing his Mercedes in the pitlane moments after qualifying on pole position ahead of team mate Nico Rosberg.
Hamilton smashes record to grab Bahrain pole
MANAMA (Reuters) – Triple Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton smashed the Bahrain circuit lap record on Saturday to take pole position ahead of Mercedes team mate Nico Rosberg for Sunday’s grand prix.
Azarenka demolishes Kuznetsova for third Miami Open title
(Reuters) – Victoria Azarenka kept up a banner year when she beat Svetlana Kuznetsova 6-3 6-2 to win the Miami Open in Florida on Saturday.
Hard-luck Cubs open season as World Series favorites
(Reuters) – The Chicago Cubs made huge strides last year, and a series of off-season moves have raised expectations among their legion of fans that this might finally be the year they end their 107-year World Series drought.
Ferrari end final Bahrain practice on top
MANAMA (Reuters) – Sebastian Vettel led a Ferrari one-two at the top of the timesheets in final practice for the Bahrain Grand Prix on Saturday, ending the stranglehold of previously dominant champions Mercedes.
Todt optimistic of resolving qualifying problem
MANAMA (Reuters) – Formula One stakeholders will meet on Sunday to decide what to do with the much-criticized new qualifying format, with the head of the sport’s governing body saying he is confident of reaching a solution.
Celtics hold on to end Warriors’ 54-game home winning streak
(The Sports Xchange) – Isaiah Thomas scored all 22 of his points in the second half, including a driving layup with 8.3 seconds remaining, as the Boston Celtics ended the Golden State Warriors’ 54-game home winning streak with a 109-106 stunner on Frid…
NHL: Chicago defenseman Keith gets six-game ban for high-sticking
(The Sports Xchange) – Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Duncan Keith will be forced to miss the start of the Stanley Cup playoffs for the defending NHL champions after receiving a six-game suspension on Friday.
Spaniard Fernandez retains men’s world crown in Boston
(Reuters) – Spain’s Javier Fernandez produced a spectacular free skate to overhaul Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu and retain his men’s title at the world figure skating championships in Boston on Friday.
