U.S. qualifying postponed until race day
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) – Heavy rain washed out qualifying for the U.S. Formula One Grand Prix on Saturday with the session rescheduled for Sunday morning, weather permitting.
Sexwale to stand for FIFA presidency
(Reuters) – South African businessman and former political prisoner Tokyo Sexwale is to run for the presidency of world soccer’s governing body FIFA, a spokesman said on Saturday as the deadline for nominations neared.
McLaren boss blocking Honda deal with Red Bull, says Ecclestone
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) – Honda are willing to supply Red Bull with engines next season but McLaren boss Ron Dennis is blocking any deal, Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone said on Saturday.
Cilic in Kremlin Cup final, Kuznetsova wins women’s event
MOSCOW (Reuters) – World number 14 Marin Cilic booked his place in the Kremlin Cup final after easily overcoming Russia’s Evgeny Donskoy in straight sets on Saturday.
South African association backs Tokyo Sexwale for FIFA presidency
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – The South African Football Association said on Saturday it has unanimously given its backing for Tokyo Sexwale to run for the presidency of soccer’s world governing body FIFA.
Hamilton fastest as U.S. fans shut out by rain
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) – Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton was quickest for Mercedes in a rainswept final U.S. Grand Prix practice session on Saturday that was held behind closed doors due to the weather conditions.
Berdych reaches Stockholm final as Baghdatis pulls out
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Defending champion Tomas Berdych advanced to the Stockholm Open final after his opponent Marcos Baghdatis was forced to withdraw from their semi-final due to injury trailing by a set.
Serena’s absence gives rivals hope in WTA finals
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – When Roberta Vinci completed a stunning semi-final upset of Serena Williams at the U.S. Open in September, the Italian not only ended her opponent’s hopes of a calendar Grand Slam but inadvertently deprived the WTA Finals of its s…
Rose, Bjerregaard set up final round showdown in Hong Kong
HONG KONG (Reuters) – England’s Justin Rose and Dane Lucas Bjerregaard matched each other shot-for-shot during the third round at the Hong Kong Open on Saturday as the duo surged four strokes clear of the chasing pack heading into the final round.
Sharapova wary of Finals chances after injury-hit season
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Maria Sharapova is renowned for her sheer determination in the face of adversity but in Singapore on Saturday, the Russian was quick to cast doubt over her chances of winning the WTA Finals after an injury-ravaged second half of t…
