Ferrari boss expects ‘supermarket queue’ in qualifying
(Reuters) – Formula One’s new qualifying format could see cars queuing up like shoppers at a supermarket checkout when it debuts in Australia on Saturday, according to Ferrari boss Maurizio Arrivabene.
Horse racing-Don Cossack wins Cheltenham Gold Cup
CHELTENHAM, England (Reuters) – Don Cossack, the 9-4 favorite ridden by Bryan Cooper and trained by Gordon Elliott, won the Cheltenham Gold Cup on Fridayas Irish punters celebrated and bookmakers took another pounding.
Still uninsured for your Latin American event? Then expect a Zika exclusion
LONDON (Reuters) – Organizers of rock concerts and conferences in Latin America or fringe events at the Rio Olympics beware: if you still need insurance to cover cancellation due to the Zika virus, it’s probably too late.
CAS restores world records denied to British swimmers
LONDON (Reuters) – Four British swimmers, including triple world champion Adam Peaty, should be awarded world records they were denied in 2014 after officials failed to test them for a specific drug, the Court of Arbitration for Sport said on Friday.
Unwell Olazabal pulls out of U.S. Masters
MADRID (Reuters) – Twice former winner Jose Maria Olazabal has pulled out of next month’s U.S. Masters after again being laid low by rheumatoid polyarthritis.
Rain dashes hopes of Vettel statement
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Sebastian Vettel’s pre-race declaration that Ferrari had a car to challenge Mercedes’ dominance went untested on Friday as the four-times world champion was repeatedly thwarted by rain during practice at the season-opening Austral…
Hamilton quickest, Rosberg crashes in rain
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – World champion Lewis Hamilton topped the timesheets for Mercedes in both practice sessions of the Australian Grand Prix on Friday but team mate Nico Rosberg crashed as waterlogged conditions put a dampener on Formula One’s season …
Ravens cornerback Walker injured in motorcycle crash
(Reuters) – Baltimore Ravens cornerback Tray Walker was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident just outside of Miami on Thursday, the Ravens announced.
Suhr, Lavillenie vault to indoor world glory
PORTLAND, Ore. (Reuters) – Pole vaulters Renaud Lavillenie and Jenn Suhr claimed the first gold medals of the World Indoor Championships with record-breaking clearances on Thursday, while IAAF chief Sebastian Coe was reminded that restoring fan trust c…
Formula One’s ‘Halo’ protection device on track for 2017
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – The prototype “halo” head protection device, aimed at shielding Formula One drivers from flying debris, is on track to be adopted for the 2017 season pending a safety review, race director Charlie Whiting said on Friday.
