Raikkonen leads Ferrari one-two in Bahrain practice
MANAMA (Reuters) – Kimi Raikkonen led a Ferrari one-two in first practice for the Bahrain Grand Prix on Friday while Formula One champions Mercedes lurked well down the timesheets after doing their own thing.
Vettel not expecting any gifts from Mercedes
MANAMA (Reuters) – Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel is not expecting any gifts from Mercedes even if tensions between Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg spill over on to the track in Bahrain this weekend.
American Uihlein leads in windy Shenzhen as Watson wilts
(Reuters) – American Peter Uihlein took a one-stroke lead at the halfway stage of the European Tour’s Shenzhen International on Friday as compatriot and twice Masters champion Bubba Watson struggled in swirling winds to lie in a share of 42nd place.
FINA publishes members’ compensation following IOC lead
BERLIN (Reuters) – The world swimming federation (FINA) on Friday published financial compensation details, becoming the first international sport body to follow the lead of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) earlier this month.
Apa Group plans to build Japan’s biggest hotel by 2020 Olympics
TOKYO (Reuters) – Apa Group aims to capitalize on an boom in visitors to Japan by building the country’s biggest hotel in time for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, the chief executive of the nationwide hotel chain said.
Warner’s long gone but CONCACAF’s pro-Blatter politics remain
NASSAU, Bahamas (Reuters) – On the surface, CONCACAF’s congress on Thursday looked very different to the last time the regional confederation had gathered before a FIFA presidential election.
Horton dreams of restoring Australia’s 1,500 reign
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – For a myopic teenager who can barely see his hand in front of his face, Australia’s Mack Horton has a laser-sharp focus on his bid to restore his nation’s dynasty in the 1,500 meters freestyle.
Korean Kims share halfway lead at LOTTE Championship
(Reuters) – South Korean Kim In-kyung said that strong winds created an element of luck in the second round at the LOTTE Championship in Hawaii on Thursday.
Rape accuser sues quarterback Winston before NFL draft
TAMPA, Fla. (Reuters) – College football star quarterback Jameis Winston, a contender for the top pick in the upcoming National Football League draft, was sued on Thursday in Florida court by a woman who says he raped her in 2012.
Rape accuser sues football star Jameis Winston in Florida court
TAMPA, Fla. (Reuters) – College football star Jameis Winston, a contender for the top pick in the upcoming National Football League draft, was sued on Thursday in Florida court by a woman who claims he raped her in 2012, highlighting concerns about his…