Renault see much improved 2016 engine with Ilmor help
(Reuters) – Renault tripped themselves up this year in the rush to improve their troubled Formula One power unit but 2016 should be much better with the added assistance of Ilmor engineering, operations director Remi Taffin said on Wednesday.
Platini will not attend FIFA ethics committee hearing
PARIS (Reuters) – Suspended European soccer chief Michel Platini will not attend Friday’s FIFA ethics committee hearing in protest at what he condemns as a political process designed to prevent him running to lead the world governing body, his lawyers …
Prosecutors seek Swiss help in German World Cup tax case
ZURICH (Reuters) – German prosecutors have asked Switzerland, home country of soccer world governing body FIFA, to help look into a suspicious payment linked to Germany’s hosting of the 2006 World Cup, including by sifting through bank data.
Bjorkman no longer part of Murray’s team
LONDON (Reuters) – World number two Andy Murray will not be working with Swede Jonas Bjorkman next year after his French coach Amelie Mauresmo resumed her role following the birth of her son.
Wiggins could ride on in 2017 but new Hour bid unlikely
LONDON (Reuters) – Former Tour de France champion Bradley Wiggins wants to keep riding after next year’s Rio Olympics but said he was unlikely to try and extend his Hour record.
Bryant inspires Lakers to first victory in seven games
(The Sports Xchange) – Forward Kobe Bryant scored 22 points in three quarters, allowing the Los Angeles Lakers to snap a six-game losing streak by defeating the Milwaukee Bucks 113-95 at Staples Center on Tuesday.
Serena accepts Sportsperson of Year, eyes more slams
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Serena Williams added to one of the longest resumes in sports by collecting the Sportsperson of the Year award from Sports Illustrated, becoming only the third individual woman to claim the honor since its 1956 inception.
Nicklaus sees big challenge awaiting Woods
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Jack Nicklaus believes Tiger Woods will resume his chase of the Golden Bear’s all-time record of 18 major professional golf titles but believes he may have trouble with the emerging young guns.
James scores 24 points as Cavs beat Celtics
(The Sports Xchange) – The Cleveland Cavaliers, closing in on the return of point guard Kyrie Irving, won their third consecutive game when they beat the Celtics 89-77 in Boston on Tuesday.
China on track to top medals table at Rio Games: study
SYDNEY (Reuters) – China is on track to return to the top of the medals table at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics next year ahead of the United States and Russia, according to a benchmark study released by the Australian Olympic Committee on Wednesday.
