Dubai’s ruler to merge racing and breeding under top British trainer
DUBAI (Reuters) – Dubai’s ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, one of the world’s top race horse owners, plans to merge his global racing and breeding operations in the New Year, United Arab Emirates state news agency WAM reported on Wednesday….
As MLB seeks legal entry to Cuba, Obama considers playing ball
HAVANA (Reuters) – Major League Baseball is asking the U.S. government for special permission to sign players in Cuba, handing the administration of U.S. President Barack Obama the opportunity to try some baseball diplomacy while dealing a setback to h…
Jagr to Santa: ‘All I want for Christmas my four front teeth’
(Reuters) – National Hockey League veteran Jaromir Jagr celebrated a win and notched an assist in a Florida Panthers’ victory on Tuesday but afterwards had to amend his Christmas wish-list to Santa.
Ronaldo gives home tour in video
As Christmas nears, soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo has given his fans an early present by showing his house in a Madrid suburb. The Real Madrid and Portugal striker presents his abode including his bedroom, living room and dining room. The tour of the house then goes outside, where there is a swimming pool and soccer practise net. At the end of the video, Ronaldo sends his Christmas wishes and adds: “…be happy, which is for me is the most important”.
FIFA presents reform package for February congress
ZURICH (Reuters) – Shaken by corruption scandals, global soccer body FIFA on Wednesday presented the detailed reforms it will ask members to adopt in February at a special congress that seeks to restore its reputation and elect a new leader.
World Cup champion Hirscher almost hit by drone
(Reuters) – Four-time World Cup champion Marcel Hirscher has criticized the use of drones to film races after one crashed and almost hit him in a race at Madonna di Campiglio on Tuesday.
Nissan withdraws 2016 world endurance entry
(Reuters) – Nissan has withdrawn from next year’s World Endurance Championship (WEC), which has the Le Mans 24 Hours as its headline race, after their 2015 car proved uncompetitive.
Perfect Panthers lead Pro Bowl picks with 10 players
(Reuters) – The Carolina Panthers earned an NFL-leading 10 representatives for the Pro Bowl as selections were announced on Tuesday.
76ers maintain dismal record following Grizzlies mauling
(Reuters) – Philadelphia became the first team to start an NBA season with 29 defeats in 30 games following a 104-90 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday, the 76ers dropping to 1-29 on the back of another thrashing.
Young guns are building interest: Golf Channel chief
(Reuters) – A changing of the guard in professional golf is in full swing and early returns show that the sport’s young guns are drawing viewers even as Tiger Woods fades from the spotlight, says Golf Channel president Mike McCarley.
