Former NFL quarterback Vince Young arrested for DWI in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) – Former NFL quarterback and University of Texas football star Vince Young has been arrested in Austin on a charge of driving while intoxicated, police said on Monday.
Denver defense, Manning beat Pats to Super Bowl
(Reuters) – Peyton Manning outgunned great rival Tom Brady as the Denver Broncos, behind a ferocious defense, edged the defending champion New England Patriots 20-18 on Sunday to book their place in Super Bowl 50.
Scandal prompts Adidas to cut short IAAF sponsor deal: BBC
LONDON (Reuters) – German sportswear company Adidas AG is to end its sponsorship deal with the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) almost four years early because of the scandal surrounding the sport, the BBC reported on Sunday.
F1 drivers want cockpit safety device for 2017
LONDON (Reuters) – Formula One drivers are calling for a new safety device to be installed in their cockpits from 2017, hoping the so-called “halo” will prevent the lethal threat posed by flying debris.
Sexwale asked to explain lackluster FIFA campaign
CAPE TOWN, Jan 25 (Reuters) – FIFA presidential candidate Tokyo Sexwale has been called to appear before the South African Football Association (SAFA) to answer questions about a lackluster election campaign, SAFA said on Monday.
South African authorities challenge Pistorius’ murder conviction appeal
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South African authorities are challenging Olympian Oscar Pistorius appeal against his conviction for the murder of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, the national prosecuting authority said on Monday.
Russia bans European medalist Maracheva, three others for doping
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russian authorities said on Monday they had banned four athletes including European silver medalist Irina Maracheva for doping offences.
Qualifier Zhang beats Keys to reach quarter-finals
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – China’s Zhang Shuai became the first women’s qualifier since 1990 to reach the Australian Open quarter-finals after beating a hobbling Madison Keys 3-6 6-3 6-3 on Monday.
Murray downs Tomic to reach Melbourne quarter-finals
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Second seed Andy Murray had his feathers ruffled but scrapped his way into the Australian Open quarter-finals with a 6-4 6-4 7-6(4) victory over local hope Bernard Tomic on Monday.
Sharapova faces nemesis Williams as stakes rise at Open
(Reuters) – The business end of the Australian Open begins in earnest on Tuesday when top seed Serena Williams faces old rival Maria Sharapova for a place in the semi-finals in a repeat of last year’s title match.
