Can Denver QB Mningan outscore injury-hit Steelers?
(Reuters) – The stars appear to be aligning for the Denver Broncos in their quest for a second Super Bowl appearance in three years, but big questions remain as the AFC’s top seed heads into Sunday’s Divisional playoff game against Pittsburgh.
Panthers, Cardinals look to vanquish old guard
(Reuters) – If the Carolina Panthers and Arizona Cardinals are to begin a new era of NFC reign they will have to unseat the conference juggernauts of recent years during the NFL’s divisional playoffs this weekend.
F1 close to cheaper engine solution, says Todt
BIRMINGHAM, England (Reuters) – Formula One is close to a solution that would allow hard-up private teams to secure cheaper engines from the sport’s four manufacturers without the need for an alternative supplier, FIA president Jean Todt said on Friday…
Steelers’ receiver Brown, running back Williams to miss game
(Reuters) – The injury-hit Pittsburgh Steelers were dealt a severe blow on Friday when their standout wide receiver Antonio Brown was ruled out of Sunday’s divisional playoff game against the Denver Broncos because of concussion.
Bucs officially name Koetter as new head coach
(Reuters) – The Tampa Bay Buccaneers formally announced the hiring of Dirk Koetter as head coach on Friday, rewarding the offensive coordinator for the job he did in bringing along rookie quarterback Jameis Winston.
Ski jumping-Mueller left partially paralysed after ski flying crash
VIENNA (Reuters) – Austrian ski jumper Lukas Mueller has been left partially paralysed after a crash during practice for the ski flying world championships, doctors said on Friday.
Host cities hit back over suggestions of corruption
LONDON (Reuters) – Cities hosting major athletics events that bring international prestige and recognition rejected on Friday suggestions by a commission investigating graft in the sport that bidding for every major world championship since 2009 may ha…
Refueling back on the F1 agenda for 2017, says Todt
BIRMINGHAM, England (Reuters) – Formula One has performed a U-turn and put mid-race refueling, banned in 2010 and voted against by teams only last year, back on the discussion agenda among other proposed changes for 2017.
Eagle-eyed McGowan grabs Joburg Open lead
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Ross McGowan carded two eagles on his way to a sparkling 62 and a three-shot lead after the second round of the Joburg Open at the Royal Johannesburg and Kensington Golf Club on Friday.
Russian Olympic chief questions WADA objectivity: R-Sport
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Suggestions by a World Anti-Doping Agency report that widespread doping in Russian athletics was state-backed are unfounded and raise questions about the investigation’s objectivity, R-Sport news agency cited Russian Olympic Chief Al…
