U.S. Grand Prix second practice cancelled
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) – Thunder, lightning and torrential rain washed out second practice at the U.S. Formula One Grand Prix on Friday after Nico Rosberg went fastest for Mercedes in a largely meaningless morning session.
Mariners hire Scott Servais as new manager
(Reuters) – The Seattle Mariners named Scott Servais as their new manager on Friday with hopes the former Los Angeles Angels assistant general manager can end his new Major League Baseball team’s lengthy playoff drought.
Thunder and lightning hit U.S. Grand Prix practice
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) – The start of second practice at the U.S. Grand Prix was delayed indefinitely on Friday as rain lashed down amid thunder and lightning.
Realistic to hope for McLaren step up, says Alonso
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) – Fernando Alonso has piled more pressure on struggling McLaren and partners Honda by saying it is ‘realistic’ to think they can catch up with Formula One champions Mercedes next season.
Bryant eyes new role in his likely final season
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Throughout his illustrious All-Star career, Kobe Bryant has made a living by making the seemingly impossible possible for the Los Angeles Lakers.
Defending champion Warriors look to defy doubters
(Reuters) – The Golden State Warriors have not even raised their championship banner, yet they are already defending their title from vocal challengers ready to debunk their success ahead of the 2015-16 NBA campaign that opens on Tuesday.
Rose blossoms as Poulter lurks in Hong Kong
HONG KONG (Reuters) – England’s Justin Rose fired a four-under-par 66 to grab the halfway lead at the co-sanctioned Hong Kong Open on Friday with past champion and late arrival Ian Poulter well placed in the chasing pack.
Ko closes in but South Korean Ji still leads in Taiwan
(Reuters) – World number two Lydia Ko stormed into contention at the LPGA Taiwan Championship after firing a second round five-under-par 67 on Friday but South Korean Ji Eun-hee remained out in front.
Candidate Champagne says FIFA must iron out inequalities
ZURICH (Reuters) – Alarmed at the financial gulf between soccer’s haves and have-nots, FIFA presidential candidate Jerome Champagne says a more even distribution of riches will be a priority if he wins election in February.
Seahawks defense stifles 49ers
(The Sports Xchange) – The Seattle Seahawks continued their defensive dominance of the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday, sacking Colin Kaepernick six times in a 20-3 victory in a matchup of recent NFC Super Bowl representatives.
