Spain and Mexico declared non-compliant with WADA code
(Reuters) – The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) declared Spain and Mexico non-compliant with its code on Saturday after both failed to meet a March 18 deadline for implementing new rules.
Hamilton on pole as new qualifying flops
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – World champion Lewis Hamilton took pole for Mercedes at Formula One’s season-opening Australian Grand Prix on Saturday but condemnation for the revamped qualifying format was almost as quick as the Briton’s fastest lap.
Frenchman Demare wins Milan-San Remo
(Reuters) – Frenchman Arnaud Demare claimed the biggest win of his career when he sprinted to victory in the Milan-San Remo despite having crashed earlier in the 295-km classic on Saturday.
Vettel says Ferrari have more pace for race
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – The gap between dominant Mercedes and the chasing pack appeared as wide as ever after Saturday’s much-criticized qualifying for the Australian Grand Prix but Sebastian Vettel still expects his Ferrari to challenge during the race….
Rossi to race on with Yamaha until 2018
(Reuters) – Italian MotoGP great Valentino Rossi plans to keep on racing until he is nearly 40 after signing a new contract for the 2017 and 2018 seasons with Yamaha that should see out his career at the Japanese manufacturer.
Serena battles past Radwanska to reach Indian Wells final
(Reuters) – Serena Williams overcame a sluggish start to forge past Agnieszka Radwanska 6-4 7-6(1) and move into the final of the BNP Paribas Open on Friday.
Bromell fires Rio warning with world sprint gold
PORTLAND, Ore. (Reuters) – American Trayvon Bromell blazed to gold in the men’s 60 meters at the world indoor athletics championships on Friday, firing a warning to Usain Bolt and other Olympic challengers that he will be a real threat at the Rio Games…
Colts to honor Manning with statue, retired number
(Reuters) – Retired quarterback Peyton Manning, cut loose by Indianapolis four years ago after he lost a season to injury, will have his Colts’ uniform No. 18 retired and a statue of him erected outside the stadium, the NFL club said on Friday.
Westbrook, Durant power Thunder to win over 76ers
(The Sports Xchange) – Russell Westbrook set the tone and Kevin Durant finished the job.
Hamilton quickest in final practice
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Champion Lewis Hamilton put Mercedes on top of the timesheets in the final practice session before qualifying for the season-opening Australian Grand Prix on Saturday.
