China’s Li Ning to team up with Xiaomi on ‘smart’ running shoes
HONG KONG (Reuters) – China’s Li Ning Co Ltd is teaming up with Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi [XTC.UL] to produce a new generation of “smart” running shoes this year, in the sports brand’s latest effort to revive its waning fortunes.
Adidas says will not renew NBA contract
BERLIN (Reuters) – Sportswear group Adidas AG will not renew its contract to supply kit to the U.S. National Basketball Association (NBA), saying it feels it would be better to invest its money in new products and players.
Russian official dismisses 2018 boycott suggestion
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia will stage the 2018 soccer World Cup and will host it well, the Russian Football Union’s honorary president told Reuters on Monday, dismissing calls by Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko for his country’s allies to boycott t…
FIFA names six cities, seven stadiums for 2016 soccer
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Six cities and seven stadiums are to be used as soccer venues for the 2016 Olympics in Brazil, FIFA announced on Monday.
FIFA names six cities, seven stadiums for 2016 soccer
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Six cities and seven stadiums are to be used as soccer venues for the 2016 Olympics in Brazil, FIFA announced on Monday.
Analysis: F1 looks for silver linings in dark clouds
LONDON (Reuters) – Sunday’s season-opening Australian Grand Prix showed that Formula One has lost none of its ability to shoot itself in the foot — and to detect silver linings in the darkest of clouds.
Analysis: F1 looks for silver linings in dark clouds
LONDON (Reuters) – Sunday’s season-opening Australian Grand Prix showed that Formula One has lost none of its ability to shoot itself in the foot — and to detect silver linings in the darkest of clouds.
Manor to pay for failure, says Ecclestone
LONDON (Reuters) – Manor Marussia had no intention of competing in Formula One’s Australian season-opener and will pay a price for their failure to race, the sport’s commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone indicated on Monday.
Red Bull right to be upset, says Ecclestone
LONDON (Reuters) – Formula One’s commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone has backed Red Bull’s call for action to rein in Mercedes’ engine advantage and make races more competitive after a one-sided start to the season.
German Grand Prix still uncertain after season start
LONDON (Reuters) – Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone is keeping the door ajar for German Grand Prix organizers even if this year’s race looks doomed.
