McLaren sidelined again in F1 testing
(Reuters) – McLaren’s Formula One testing gremlins followed them from Jerez to Barcelona on Thursday with Jenson Button sidelined after 21 laps of the Circuit de Catalunya.
Kenyan marathon runner Muraga handed two-year doping ban
NAIROBI (Reuters) – Kenya’s Julia Mumbi Muraga, winner of the 2014 Cologne marathon, has been banned for two years after failing a drugs test, Athletics Kenya (AK) said on Thursday.
Messi, Luis Enrique truce on shaky foundations
MADRID (Reuters) – Barcelona forward Lionel Messi and coach Luis Enrique appear to have agreed an uneasy truce but hostilities could break out again if the Argentina forward’s form dips and the club stumbles as the season reaches a crucial stage.
Hamilton taken ill in testing, Wehrlein substitutes
(Reuters) – Mercedes recalled German reserve Pascal Wehrlein from Force India testing duties on Thursday after double Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton was taken ill.
Lee leads after first round of Australian Open LPGA title
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – South Korea’s Lee Il-hee shot a flawless five-under par 68 on Thursday to lead after the first round of the women’s Australian Open, the third event on this year’s LPGA Tour.
Changeless Riviera revered by the players
PACIFIC PALISADES, California (Reuters) – Iconic Riviera Country Club, which once again hosts the Northern Trust Open this week, is loved by the players for its classic feel and the fact that it barely changes from year to year.
Lance Armstrong admits careless driving in Colorado hit-and-run
DENVER (Reuters) – Lance Armstrong has pleaded guilty to careless driving for side-swiping two parked cars in the Colorado ski resort of Aspen late last year in an incident for which his girlfriend initially took the blame, authorities said on Wednesda…
Knicks top scorer Anthony to have season-ending surgery
NEW YORK (Reuters) – New York Knicks leading scorer Carmelo Anthony will have season-ending surgery on his left knee, the last-placed NBA team said on Wednesday.
Bubba back at Riviera for another West Coast boost
PACIFIC PALISADES, California (Reuters) – The PGA Tour’s West Coast swing has always energised Bubba Watson and the American pronounced himself to be “on top of my game” ahead of his title defense at this week’s Northern Trust Open.
France take team sprint gold on home track
ST QUENTIN EN YVELINES, France (Reuters) – France won their first title at their home track cycling world championships on Wednesday when they took the men’s team sprint after New Zealand were relegated in the final.
