Formula One an option for Audi, says CEO
LONDON (Reuters) – Formula One remains an option for Audi, the German carmaker’s chief executive Rupert Stadler was quoted as saying on Monday amid speculation about a partnership with former world champions Red Bull.
Wrestling, taekwondo joins SportAccord exodus
MUNICH (Reuters) – The international wrestling federation (UWW) and the world taekwondo federations (WTF) on Monday pulled out of the sports umbrella organization SportAccord until relations improve following a row with the International Olympic Commit…
Matthews wins in pink as Pozzovivo crashes out of Giro
SESTRI LEVANTE, Italy (Reuters) – Australia’s Michael Matthews extended his overall Giro d’Italia lead after sprinting to victory in a third stage that saw Italian Domenico Pozzovivo suffer a horrific crash on Monday.
Pozzovivo conscious after Giro horror crash
SESTRI LEVANTE, Italy (Reuters) – Italian Domenico Pozzovivo is “conscious and lucid” after being carried away motionless on a stretcher following a crash in a descent during the third stage of the Giro d’Italia, his team said on Monday.
U.S. female rower readies for solo Pacific Ocean odyssey
(Reuters) – Sonya Baumstein lay in bed one sleepless night and wept softly as she pondered her upcoming attempt to cross the Pacific Ocean alone in a rowboat.
Murray now a genuine contender for Nadal’s crown
That notion would have been dismissed out of hand in years gone by but he will journey to Roland Garros later this month with many backing the Briton to go all the way.
Porte sleeps on wheels to improve Giro d’Italia chances
PARIS (Reuters) – Team Sky’s obsession with finding the most marginal of gains was evident when manager Dave Brailsford confirmed that leader Richie Porte was sleeping in a motorhome rather than at hotels during the Giro d’Italia.
Malaysia call on Lee for world championships
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Double Olympic silver medalist Lee Chong Wei will take part at the world championships later this year after Badminton Association of Malaysia controversially selected him on Monday at the expense of better-ranked shuttler Chon…
Rosberg checks Hamilton’s momentum
BARCELONA (Reuters) – If last year is anything to go by, Nico Rosberg’s Spanish Grand Prix victory could be the start of a run of success for the German that puts the heat back on Mercedes team mate Lewis Hamilton.
Ducks snuff out Flames threat to reach West final
(The Sports XChange) – The Anaheim Ducks beat Calgary 3-2 in overtime on Sunday to reach the Western Conference final for the first time since their Stanley Cup winning season in 2007.
