Formula One rejects alternative engine proposal
ABU DHABI (Reuters) – Formula One manufacturers have agreed to come up with a plan to reduce the cost of power units and ensure no team is left without one after rejecting a proposal to introduce an alternative engine.
Warriors crush Lakers for best start in NBA history
OAKLAND (Reuters) – The Golden State Warriors registered the best start in NBA history with their 16th straight victory in a blowout win over the visiting Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night at Oracle Arena.
Manning out of action for at least two weeks with injured foot
(Reuters) – Peyton Manning is likely to miss at least the next two weeks with his injured left foot, the Denver Broncos announced on Tuesday. The veteran quarterback visited a foot specialist for the diagnosis and it was decided he will wear a walking …
Scott on a mission at Australian Open, short putter and all
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Adam Scott’s target for the Australian Open could not be more straightforward — a victory preferably following a final-round duel with world number one Jordan Spieth.
Pound promises ‘wow factor’ in part two of WADA report
(Reuters) – Dick Pound, author of the report that revealed shocking levels of doping in Russian athletics and led to the suspension of Russia’s athletics federation, says the upcoming second part of the report will be even more explosive.
Clarke in no hurry to pick Ryder Cup vice-captains
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Europe’s Ryder Cup captain Darren Clarke is in no hurry to pick his vice-captains for next year’s clash with the United States at Hazeltine, saying he wanted to give the candidates every chance to qualify as players first.
Baseball great Willie Mays, 16 others, receive honors from Obama
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Baseball Hall of Famer Willie Mays, sporting running shoes with his suit and tie, rose slowly from his chair and waved his baseball cap as President Barack Obama decorated him on Tuesday with the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Coe under fire for support of Eugene world championships
LONDON (Reuters) – The head of world athletics Sebastian Coe faced fresh allegations about his involvement in the controversial award of the 2021 world championships to the American city of Eugene on Tuesday, but insisted he had acted fairly throughout…
Browns demote Manziel after partying video
(Reuters) – Johnny Manziel’s reign as starting quarterback for the Cleveland Browns proved short-lived as the National Football League club demoted him on Tuesday one day after a partying video of him hit social media sites.
Canadiens’ Gallagher out for six weeks after hand surgery
(Reuters) – The Montreal Canadiens were dealt a serious blow with high-scoring right wing Brendan Gallagher set to miss a minimum of six weeks after having surgery on his left hand, the National Hockey League team announced on Tuesday.
