Hamilton fastest in final practice despite problems
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Triple Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton was fastest for Mercedes in final practice for the Brazilian Grand Prix on Saturday despite gearbox problems and a spin.
Prayer’s place in U.S. football gets high school test
SEATTLE (Reuters) – Carrying out what he called a personal act of faith, high-school football coach Joe Kennedy walked out to the 50-yard-line after a recent game, knelt down and prayed.
South Africa’s ‘Blade Runner’ Pistorius starts community service
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South Africa’s “Blade Runner” Oscar Pistorius on Saturday started performing community service as part of his parole conditions after being released from prison last month, local media reported.
Westbrook records triple-double in Thunder win over Sixers
(The Sports Xchange) – Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook overcame an ankle issue in the first quarter to score a triple double in a 102-85 victory over the winless Philadelphia 76ers on Friday.
After early shock, U.S. hit St.Vincent for six
(Reuters) – The United States recovered from conceding a surprise early goal to crush Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 6-1 in their CONCACAF region, World Cup fourth round qualifying game in St Louis on Friday.
Fantasy sports sites sue to keep doors open in NY
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Top daily fantasy sports companies DraftKings and FanDuel filed lawsuits on Friday to contest an order to shut down their online gaming operations in New York state, asking a state court to rule that the games are not illegal gambl…
McDowell turns near calamity into halfway lead in Mexico
(Reuters) – A day after an almost calamitous start to the OHL Classic at Mayakoba, Graeme McDowell found himself in an unexpected position, the halfway leader after the second round at the PGA Tour event in Mexico on Friday.
Russia suspended after overwhelming IAAF vote
LONDON (Reuters) – Athletics’ governing body has voted overwhelmingly to suspend Russia from the sport for widespread, state-sponsored doping and the ban will include the 2016 Olympics unless the country can demonstrate a major change in their approach…
Diagnosed with cancer, Missouri football coach to resign after season
(Reuters) – Gary Pinkel, the head coach of the University of Missouri’s football team, said on Friday he has been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma and will resign at the end of the year.
Fantasy sports sites sue to keep doors open in NY
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Top daily fantasy sports companies DraftKings and FanDuel filed lawsuits on Friday to contest an order to shut down their online gaming operations in New York state, asking a state court to rule that the games are not illegal gambl…
