Sainz crash raises safety questions
SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) – Formula One drivers expressed safety concerns on Saturday after energy-absorbing barriers ended up on top of Carlos Sainz’s Toro Rosso when he crashed into them in final practice for the Russian Grand Prix.
Fitzpatrick stays on course for Woburn record
WOBURN, England (Reuters) – Matthew Fitzpatrick kept up his hopes of becoming the youngest-ever winner of the British Masters when the 21-year-old ended the third round in a tie for the lead with burly Thai Kiradech Aphibarnrat on Saturday.
Rosberg on pole in Russia as title beckons for Mercedes
SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) – Nico Rosberg seized pole position for the Russian Formula One Grand Prix on Saturday with world champion Lewis Hamilton joining his team mate on the front row in a perfect qualifying for Mercedes.
Platini confirms appeal, French ready for court move
PARIS (Reuters) – Suspended UEFA president Michel Platini lodged an appeal with FIFA against his 90-day ban from the game on Saturday while French soccer’s governing body said it would back him if he went to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
No dangerous precedent over McIlroy: tour chief
WOBURN, England (Reuters) – The European Tour did not set a dangerous precedent by allowing Rory McIlroy to compete in the Final Series even though he has failed to play the minimum number of 2014-15 events, its chief executive said.
Blatter’s ex defends suspended soccer boss
ZURICH (Reuters) – Sepp Blatter’s ex-wife has defended the powerful soccer boss who was suspended as FIFA president this week amid a corruption probe.
Spieth on fire, U.S. stay ahead in Presidents Cup
INCHEON, South Korea (Reuters) – It was a day of great escapes and blown opportunities for the Internationals on day three of the Presidents Cup, while Jordan Spieth delivered a birdie blitz to help keep the United States a point in front with just Sun…
Three American players beaten up in Argentina bar
(Reuters) – Three American basketball players, who play for leading Argentine team Libertad, suffered serious injuries when attacked by about 30 people in a bar with the club manager saying they could have been killed.
FIFA reform committee says work continues despite bans
ZURICH (Reuters) – A FIFA advisory panel is pressing ahead to draft reforms of the scandal-shaken world soccer body despite the suspension of President Sepp Blatter and other senior officials amid corruption investigations, the panel’s head said.
Lorenzo takes pole in Japan, De Angelis in hospital
(Reuters) – San Marino rider Alex de Angelis was airlifted to hospital after a heavy crash during final practice at the Japanese MotoGP on Saturday before a dramatic qualifying session saw Jorge Lorenzo grab pole from title rival Valentino Rossi.
