Maldonado hoping for 2017 return to F1, says manager
LONDON (Reuters) – Venezuelan driver Pastor Maldonado has not given up on Formula One and hopes to be back next year after being dropped by the Renault-owned Lotus team, his manager Nicolas Todt said on Tuesday.
FIFA wants two-year ban for South Korean who failed doping test
ZURICH (Reuters) – FIFA has appealed for a ban on South Korean player, Kang Soo-il, to be increased to two years, the second increase after he was banned for 15 games then six months for failing a doping test last year.
Froome says had warned UCI against mechanical doping
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Two-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome has said he warned authorities about possible mechanical doping in cycling and wants them to intensify bike checks to catch offenders.
Former McLaren test driver Paffett joins Williams
LONDON (Reuters) – Former McLaren test and reserve driver Gary Paffett has joined Formula One rivals Williams to help them develop their new car in the simulator.
Japan Tour keen to spread wings without structural change
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – The Japan Golf Tour Organization (JGTO) are keen to increase their involvement in co-sanctioned events abroad but remain opposed to any radical changes to Asia’s organizational structure, a senior director told Reuters.
Super models, super heroes add up to Super strange Media Day
SAN JOSE, Calif (Reuters) – Media Day was transformed into Opening Night for Super Bowl 50 but the switch to prime time did nothing to change the zany tone on Monday as super models and super heroes mingled with giants of sports journalism.
Oilers hope returning McDavid can stop them slipping further
(Reuters) – Connor McDavid will return to the Edmonton Oilers lineup following a long injury absence on Tuesday, with his team hoping their top overall draft pick can inspire an improved second half of the season following the All-Star Break.
Broncos’ Manning says no decision yet on retirement
SAN JOSE, Calif. (Reuters) – Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning said on Monday he has not yet decided whether he will retire following Super Bowl 50 and that he is strictly focused on winning his second NFL championship.
Cavaliers rally to defeat Pacers in OT
(The Sports Xchange) – There’s a specific reason why Cleveland’s LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love are referred to as “The Big Three.”
IOC gives thumbs-up to anti-Zika measures
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach has welcomed measures being taken to tackle the mosquito-borne Zika virus and believes the spread of the virus across South America will not adversely affect the Rio de Janei…
