Lotus locked out of hospitality, freight delayed
SUZUKA, Japan (Reuters) – The troubled Lotus Formula One team were locked out of their paddock hospitality at the Japanese Grand Prix on Thursday while freight, including engines, was also held up by payment problems.
Chinese trailblazer happy to be in a fight for Olympic spot
(Reuters) – As a long-term trailblazer for Chinese golf, Liang Wenchong would have expected to be a certain participant at next year’s Rio de Janeiro Games when the sport makes its return to the Olympic fold.
Pittsburgh Pirates second team to clinch playoff berth
(Reuters) – The Pittsburgh Pirates became the second team to earn a berth in the Major League Baseball post-season when they beat the Colorado Rockies 13-7 in Denver on Wednesday.
Blue Jays capture crucial victory over Yankees
(The Sports Xchange) – Marcus Stroman pitched seven strong innings and catcher Russell Martin hit a three-run homer in a crucial 4-0 win over the Yankees, which gave the Blue Jays a 3-1/2-game lead over the second-place New Yorkers in the American Leag…
China to prosecute former deputy sports minister for graft
BEIJING (Reuters) – A former deputy sports minister who once sat on China’s Olympics committee will be prosecuted for graft after an investigation found he abused his position and took bribes, the Communist Party’s corruption watchdog said on Thursday….
Old rivals Australia and U.S. in 2016 Davis Cup clash
(Reuters) – Traditional rivals Australia and the United States will clash in the first round of the 2016 Davis Cup, while Great Britain and Japan will meet for only the second time, after the draw was made on Wednesday.
Angels pull closer to Astros after 6-5 win
(The Sports Xchange) – Third baseman David Freese delivered a two-run double during a three-run eighth inning to help the Angels to a 6-5 win over the Astros on Wednesday that allowed them to close the gap on Houston in the chase of a wild card.
Perez staying with Force India for 2016
SUZUKA, Japan (Reuters) – Mexican Sergio Perez will race for the Force India Formula One team again next season in an unchanged lineup with Germany’s Nico Hulkenberg.
Safety Chancellor ends holdout, reports to Seahawks
(Reuters) – Safety Kam Chancellor, who sat out the first two games of the season because of a contract dispute, gave the Seattle Seahawks a much needed boost on Wednesday when he reported for duty with the National Football League team.
Kiryienka takes time trial gold as Martin’s run ends
RICHMOND, Virginia (Reuters) – Nearly man Vasil Kiryienka of Belarus powered his way to
