Toro Rosso retain drivers after Ferrari switch
LONDON (Reuters) – The Toro Rosso Formula One team announced a switch from Renault to year-old Ferrari engines on Friday and said they would race next season with the same young line-up of Max Verstappen and Carlos Sainz.
Renault and Red Bull provide end-of-year cheer for F1
LONDON (Reuters) – Two of the longest running sagas of the Formula One season have ended in the space of 24 hours and, with Renault and Red Bull’s involvement no longer in doubt, the future looks a whole lot brighter going into the European winter.
Stenson leads after late birdie blitz
(Reuters – A late birdie blitz from Henrik Stenson took the Swede into a one-shot lead at 11 under par after the second round of the Nedbank Golf Challenge at the Gary Player Country Club on Friday.
South African authorities deny issuing arrest warrant for Pistorius
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South African authorities on Friday denied issuing an arrest warrant for Oscar Pistorius, who was convicted on appeal of murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, rejecting an earlier report by a local television station.
Marlins hire Barry Bonds as batting coach
(Reuters) – Barry Bonds, Major League Baseball’s all-time home run leader whose suspicion of doping has kept him out of the Hall of Fame, has been hired as batting coach for the Miami Marlins, the National League club said on Friday.
Columbus, Portland set for unlikely MLS Cup clash
(Reuters) – The 2015 MLS Cup final may lack the star power of recent championship deciders but the Columbus Crew and Portland Timbers will still bring an attacking mindset to what looks to be a compelling matchup.
South African authorities deny issuing arrest warrant for Pistorius
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South African authorities on Friday denied issuing a warrant of arrest for Oscar Pistorius, who was convicted on appeal of murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, rejecting an earlier report by a local television station.
Sky the limit for towering Knicks rookie Porzingis
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Knicks fans booed when New York announced their selection of a 7-foot-3, teenaged foreign import from Latvia with the fourth pick of the NBA Draft last June.
Froome says tests prove he rides clean, though doubters remain
PARIS (Reuters) – British cyclist Chris Froome said on Friday that tests he took after winning the Tour de France proved that he does not use performance-enhancing drugs, although at least one rival coach said they would not silence the doubters.
Kobe would love to play at Rio Games, fitness permitting
(Reuters) – Kobe Bryant, who is retiring after 20 years with the Los Angeles Lakers at the end of the NBA season, would be very happy to give an encore performance at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
