Mercedes offered to help Hockenheim host F1 race
(Reuters) – Formula One world champions Mercedes have revealed that they tried to keep the German Grand Prix on this year’s calendar but an offer of financial assistance was rejected and the race was struck off.
Hirscher completes the season with slalom globe
MERIBEL, France (Reuters) – Marcel Hirscher completed a clean sweep at the Alpine skiing World Cup Finals on Sunday when he added the slalom crystal globe to his fourth successive overall title.
Kim leads by two strokes at LPGA Founders Cup
(Reuters) – South Korean teenager Kim Hyo Joo reeled off three consecutive late birdies to earn a two-stroke lead over American Stacy Lewis after the third round at the JTBC Founders Cup in Arizona on Saturday.
Late Rivero winner for Whitecaps stuns Orlando
(Reuters) – A goal deep into injury time from Uruguayan Octavio Rivero gave Vancouver Whitecaps a dramatic 1-0 win at Orlando City in Major League Soccer on Saturday.
Els cleared of possible rules violation
(Reuters) – Four-times major winner Ernie Els was questioned by officials for a possible rules violation before being cleared at the Arnold Palmer Invitational on Saturday.
Swede Stenson leads by two strokes at Bay Hill
(Reuters) – Swede Henrik Stenson picked up four shots in the final four holes to charge to a two-stroke lead after the third round at the $6.3 million Arnold Palmer Invitational in Florida on Saturday.
LA closer to getting NFL team after stadium petition: report
(Reuters) – The dream of bringing national football back to Los Angeles was a step closer on Saturday after a petition to build a stadium to be shared by the San Diego Chargers and the Oakland Raiders garnered 14,000 signatures – twice as many as neede…
Djokovic crushes Murray, faces Federer in Indian Wells final
INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) – World number one Novak Djokovic crushed Britain’s Andy Murray 6-2 6-3 on Saturday to set up a mouthwatering final against number two Roger Federer in the BNP Paribas Open.
Lakers point guard Nash retires after standout career
(Reuters) – Two-time NBA most valuable player Steve Nash, one of the best point guards ever to play professional basketball, is retiring after a 19-year career, the Canadian said on Saturday.
Hirscher wins record fourth straight overall title
MERIBEL, France (Reuters) – Austria’s Marcel Hirscher became the first male alpine skier to win four straight overall World Cup titles on Saturday when closest rival Kjetil Jansrud decided against competing in the final slalom race.
