Korean GP looks more like a fantasy fix
LONDON (Reuters) – The apparent return of the Korean Grand Prix next year may have more to do with engine regulations than any real intention to revive an unloved race and stretch the Formula One calendar to a record 21 rounds.
Del Potro to defend Sydney title after Brisbane return
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Former U.S. Open champion Juan Martin Del Potro has confirmed he will defend his Sydney International title in January after making his return from 10 months on the sidelines in Brisbane the previous week.
FSU quarterback tells rape hearing accuser ‘is lying’
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Reuters) – Florida State University star quarterback Jameis Winston told a student conduct hearing that a woman who accused him of raping her two years ago was “lying” about their encounter, according to media reports on Wednesday.
Major League Baseball roundup
(The Sports Xchange) – Free-agent outfielder Nick Markakis agreed to a four-year deal with the Atlanta Braves, according to multiple reports Wednesday.
National Football League roundup
(The Sports Xchange) – The Cleveland Browns will start Brian Hoyer over Johnny Manziel against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday.
National Hockey League roundup
(The Sports Xchange) – Center Jean Beliveau, an all-time NHL great who totaled 1,219 points in 1,125 games, all with the Montreal Canadiens, died Tuesday at age 83.
National Basketball Association roundup
(The Sports Xchange) – Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins underwent additional evaluation in a hospital Tuesday night as he continues to recover from a viral infection.
Spieth aiming to tick final box off 2014 to-do list
WINDERMERE, Florida (Reuters) – Rising American talent Jordan Spieth hopes to carry momentum from his rousing Australian Open triumph into this week’s Hero World Challenge and tick the final box off his 2014 to-do list.
On the comeback, Woods has same expectations – win
WINDERMERE, Florida (Reuters) – Tiger Woods has not played competitively in nearly four months, but the injury plagued former world number one has not altered his mindset for this week’s Hero World Challenge event — win.
Robbie Keane named most valuable player in MLS
(Reuters) – LA Galaxy forward Robbie Keane has been named Major League Soccer’s Most Valuable Player of 2014.
