Skiing U-turn made me a champion, says Djokovic
BELGRADE (Reuters) – The dedication to sporting excellence which moulded Novak Djokovic into the world’s top tennis player was preceded by a passion for skiing which remains one of his greatest joys, the 27-year old Serb told Reuters on Sunday.
Bottas wraps up testing with Williams on top
BARCELONA (Reuters) – Formula One wrapped up pre-season testing on Sunday with Valtteri Bottas top of the timesheets for Williams while champions Mercedes looked forward with optimism to Australia.
Skiers angry at dangerous conditions in Bansko resort
BANSKO, Bulgaria (Reuters) – Lindsay Vonn was among several leading skiers who felt the conditions were “way too dangerous” as fog caused havoc in the women’s World Cup races at the Bulgarian resort of Bansko this weekend.
Sullivan rises from the pack to grab Joburg Open win
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – A blistering front nine laid the platform for Briton Andy Sullivan to claim a second European Tour win at the Joburg Open on Sunday.
British sailors ready to battle Rio sewage with fish oil
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s Olympic sailing hopefuls are taking fish oil and probiotic supplements in the hope it will stop them getting ill from contaminated sea water in Rio de Janeiro.
Hirscher humbles rivals in Stenmark style in Garmisch
GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN (Reuters) – Marcel Hirscher achieved a victory margin unseen in the alpine skiing World Cup for 36 years when he won a men’s giant slalom in Garmisch-Partenkirchen by a huge 3.28-seconds on Sunday.
Ferrer downs Nishikori for fourth Mexico title
(Reuters) – David Ferrer won a record-equaling fourth Mexican Open title with a 6-3 7-5 victory over Kei Nishikori in the Acapulco hardcourt final. 
South Korea’s Amy Yang wins Thai LPGA event by two strokes
(Reuters) – South Korea’s Amy Yang carded a three-under-par 69 in the final round to win the women’s Thailand Open by two strokes on Sunday.
Rivals welcome Marussia return
BARCELONA (Reuters) – Formula One needs teams like Marussia to survive and thrive, rivals said after the tail-enders moved closer to a return to racing.
Ferrari boss takes a provocative stance
BARCELONA (Reuters) – Ferrari boss Maurizio Arrivabene has taken a provocative stance, before the Formula One season has even started, in response to rumors about a clampdown on access passes for teams.
