Kentucky investigation clears horse trainer of abuse allegations
(Reuters) – A racing Hall of Fame-nominated horse trainer was cleared by Kentucky gaming officials on Thursday of abuse allegations leveled against him by animal-rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).
Simpson, Casey tied for first round Sony Open lead
(Reuters) – American Webb Simpson proved he has made a smooth transition to a regular-length putter after shooting an eight-under-par 62 for a share of the Sony Open first round lead with Englishman Paul Casey in Hawaii on Thursday.
Senna’s old rival is still a karting king
LONDON (Reuters) – Ayrton Senna was once so annoyed at being beaten by Terry Fullerton in a go-kart race that he angrily pushed him into a hotel swimming pool.
Smooth draw for Djokovic at Australian Open
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Novak Djokovic’s chances of winning a fifth Australian Open title have been boosted by a kind draw in the opening week, while women’s top seed Serena Williams kicks off her campaign against 106th-ranked Belgian Alison Van Uytvanck.
Karting series gives hope to desperate dads
LONDON (Reuters) – Lewis Hamilton’s father knew something had to be done about the soaring costs of karting and the huge financial risks being taken, when his son was first crowned Formula One world champion.
Don’t rush to F1, says Hamilton’s dad
LONDON (Reuters) – Every young racer wants to be the next Lewis Hamilton but most are in too much of a hurry to give themselves the best chance of success.
Packers seek revenge in Seattle with Super Bowl berth at stake
(Reuters) – Four months after the Seattle Seahawks routed the Green Bay Packers in the NFL’s season opener, the NFC powerhouses will go at it again, this time with a Super Bowl berth at stake.
Muhammad Ali in hospital for follow-up after infection: spokesman
(Reuters) – Boxing legend Muhammad Ali has been hospitalized for follow-up care for a urinary tract infection for which he received treatment in recent weeks, and he is expected to be released in a day, a spokesman said on Thursday.
Colts’ McNary placed on the NFL’s exempt list
(Reuters) – Josh McNary, an Indianapolis Colts reserve linebacker charged with raping a 29-year-old woman in December, has been placed on the NFL’s commissioner exempt list, the league said on Thursday.
Kapalua’s elite formula under pressure to change
KAPALUA, Hawaii (Reuters) – For almost two decades, the PGA Tour’s opening event of the year has been held on the picturesque Hawaiian island of Maui with a winners-only field, an elite aspect tournament director Nancy Cross wants to retain.
