McLaren play down Alonso memory loss
LONDON (Reuters) – McLaren have confirmed Fernando Alonso suffered temporary memory loss in a testing crash last month but played down media reports that the double world champion forgot he was a Formula One driver.
‘KJT’ wins first Euro gold with all-round brilliance
PRAGUE (Reuters) – Katarina Johnson-Thompson, the Briton with the talent to become the best all-round woman track and field athlete, just missed out on the pentathlon world record as she landed the first gold of the European Indoor Championships on Fri…
Colts opt not to re-sign veteran receiver Wayne
(Reuters) – The Indianapolis Colts said on Friday they will not re-sign Reggie Wayne, a decision that will make one of the NFL’s all-time greatest receivers a free agent next week.
Djokovic praises Serb fans for applauding Croatia anthem
KRALJEVO, Serbia (Reuters) – World number one Novak Djokovic praised the Serbia fans who gave Balkan rivals Croatia a warm welcome and applauded their national anthem at their Davis Cup first-round tie on Friday.
Missing sprinter from Sierra Leone sleeping rough in London
LONDON (Reuters) – A sprinter from Sierra Leone, who disappeared after competing in last year’s Commonwealth Games, has been sleeping rough in London, afraid to return home because of the Ebola virus, the Guardian reported on Friday.
No drums, beer or banners – Copa America could be dull
SANTIAGO (Reuters) – In a bid to keep South America’s notorious ‘barra brava’ hooligans away from soccer stadiums, Chile is implementing strict rules that fans complain will take the fizz out of proceedings at the Copa America in June.
Wushu to bid again for Olympic spot
JAKARTA (Reuters) – Wushu will bid again for inclusion in the Olympics and is banking on increased participation in Africa and the Americas to aid their chances after previously missing out to wrestling.
Park stays bogey-free for share of Singapore lead
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Park In-bee curled in a three-meter birdie putt on the final hole to maintain a share of the lead at the halfway stage of the HSBC Women’s Champions, the Korean going bogey-free for the second straight day to reach nine-under for …
Indonesia struggling to nurture another world champion
BIRMINGHAM, March 6 (Reuters) – The thought of watching “so-so” Indonesian singles players doesn’t sit well with Olympic champion Taufik Hidayat.
Giants suffer blow as Pence ruled out for six weeks
San Francisco Giants outfielder Hunter Pence suffered a fractured left forearm after being struck by a pitch on Thursday and will be out of action for at least six weeks.
