Allenby stands by initial report of Honolulu ordeal
SCOTTSDALE, Arizona (Reuters) – The curious tale of Robert Allenby’s bruising ordeal in Honolulu has taken some unexpected twists but the Australian on Tuesday stuck by his original version of events.
Rupp aims for another dream in Rio
(Reuters) – Galen Rupp, the first American in 30 years to be top ranked at 10,000 meters, is hoping his indoor speed work will help him snap an even bigger U.S. distance drought, an Olympic gold medal.
Rupp aims for another dream in Rio
(Reuters) – Galen Rupp, the first American in 30 years to be top ranked at 10,000 meters, is hoping his indoor speed work will help him snap an even bigger U.S. distance drought, an Olympic gold medal.
Stray bullets raise security concerns in Olympic host city Rio
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Sixteen people have been hit, and four killed, by stray bullets so far in January in Rio de Janeiro, according to the police, intensifying security concerns ahead of the 2016 Olympic Games.
Rio 2016 says clean up target for sail bay still holds
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – A pledge to clean Rio de Janeiro’s bay where sailing will be held in 2016 still stands despite the state’s top environment official suggesting the target was unattainable, said the Olympic organizing committee.
Van Praag could split vote as Africa backs Blatter
LONDON (Reuters) – Dutchman Michael Van Praag could split the anti-Sepp Blatter vote in this year’s FIFA presidential election with Africa set to back the incumbent Swiss all the way to a fifth term of office.
Motor racing: Ricciardo gets into top gear for F1 title battle
MILTON KEYNES, England (Reuters) – Daniel Ricciardo reckons he can take one title off Lewis Hamilton this year — and mount a proper crack at the Briton’s Formula One crown as well — after being best of the rest to Mercedes in 2014.
Clarke vying with Jimenez for captain’s role, say top duo
DUBAI (Reuters) – The captain of the European side that will defend the Ryder Cup against the United States in Minnesota in 2016 will be Darren Clarke or Miguel Angel Jimenez, two stalwarts of the team said on Tuesday.
Kyrgios and tricky wind cannot stop Murray march
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Testing wind conditions could not blunt Andy Murray’s clinical win over local hope Nick Kyrgios at the Australian Open on Tuesday as the Briton set up a semi-final with Tomas Berdych with a 6-3 7-6 (5) 6-3 victory.
Williams sisters look to turn back clock in quarters
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Serena and Venus Williams will be looking to turn back the clock almost six years when they play their quarter-finals at the Australian Open on Wednesday.
