Radio clampdown gets poor reception from F1 drivers
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – A fresh clampdown on radio communications during Formula One races has been branded as “unnecessary” and “strange” by the drivers in the lead up to Sunday’s season-opening Australian Grand Prix.
Efimova faces life ban after positive test
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia’s Yulia Efimova faces a life ban after the breaststroke specialist tested positive for meldonium, with her temporary suspension confirmed by the All-Russian Swimming Federation (ARSF) on Thursday.
Haas not ruling out points on F1 debut in Australia
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – New Formula One team Haas are not ruling out clinching points on debut at Sunday’s Australian Grand Prix so long as the ‘stars align’, according to team principal Guenther Steiner.
Williams ousts Halep to set up Radwanska semi
(Reuters) – A dominant Serena Williams proved far too strong for defending champion Simona Halep as the American eased into the semi-finals of the BNP Paribas Open with a 6-4 6-3 victory on Wednesday.
Chasing pack closer to Mercedes, says Hamilton
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – The gap between Mercedes and the rest has narrowed and Ferrari “have something up their sleeve” at this week’s season-opening Australian Grand Prix, according to champion Lewis Hamilton.
Djokovic gains revenge, Nadal rallies to advance
(Reuters) – Novak Djokovic avenged his only loss of 2016 with a ruthless 6-3 6-3 victory over Feliciano Lopez as the Serbian top seed eased into the quarter-finals of the BNP Paribas Open on Wednesday.
Ferrari can challenge Mercedes this year: Vettel
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Mercedes are deserving favorites to win the Formula One championship again but Ferrari have a car that can challenge the Silver Arrows this year, four-times champion Sebastian Vettel said on Thursday.
Curry hot as Warriors make it 50 straight
(The Sports Xchange) – The Golden State Warriors recorded their 50th consecutive home victory Wednesday night, riding Stephen Curry’s 34 points to a 121-85 thumping of the New York Knicks.
Pats recruitment drive continues with Bennett addition
(Reuters) – The New England Patriots continued their off-season recruitment drive on Wednesday with a trade for Chicago Bears tight end Martellus Bennett.
Cubs unimpressed by Chicago chewing tobacco ban
(Reuters) – Cubs manager Joe Maddon and pitcher John Lackey have voiced their frustrations after Chicago became the fourth U.S. city to ban to chewing tobacco at sports venues on Wednesday.
