Brazil’s Pele improving, still in intensive care: hospital
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Brazilian soccer great Pele “is in better condition” though he remains in an intensive care unit being treated for a urinary tract infection, the Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo said on Friday.
2015 European Games to succeed despite athletics gap
BERLIN (Reuters) – Next year’s inaugural European Games have generated unexpected media interest, Baku 2015 Chief Operating Officer Simon Clegg said on Friday, despite a complete lack of top track and field athletes from the $1 billion event.
Hughes to be honored with state memorial
SYDNEY (Reuters) – The Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes, who died on Thursday after being hit in the head by a ball, will be honored with a state memorial service.
Hulkenberg to race F1 and Le Mans next year
LONDON (Reuters) – German driver Nico Hulkenberg will race in next year’s Le Mans 24 Hours sportscar race with Porsche as well as Formula One with Force India, the German manufacturer said in a statement on Thursday.
Williams appoint Susie Wolff as test driver
LONDON (Reuters) – Susie Wolff will take part in two grand prix practice sessions next season in a new role of official test driver for Williams, the Formula One team said on Friday.
Chambers leads with McIlroy lurking, Scott revived in Sydney
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australian Greg Chalmers held a one-shot lead at the halfway stage of the Australian Open on Friday but defending champion Rory McIlroy was well-positioned for the weekend in a share of second place.
McIlroy to cut out ‘bad stuff’ after rollercoaster round
SYDNEY (Reuters) – World number one Rory McIlroy said all he needed to do was cut the “bad stuff” out of his game for a really low score at the Australian Open after managing to par only five holes in a rollercoaster second round on Friday.
Lions, Eagles and Seahawks beat rivals on Thanksgiving Day
(Reuters) – The Philadelphia Eagles and Detroit Lions both served up U.S. Thanksgiving Day routs to move atop their divisions while the Seattle Seahawks boosted their playoff hopes with a commanding win on Thursday.
Short-lived Sydney course record fires Scott into contention
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Adam Scott soared back into contention with a five-under par 66 in the second round of the Australian Open on Friday, claiming a course record that lasted little more than half an hour.
Soccer great Pele in intensive care, condition improving: hospital
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Retired Brazilian soccer great Pele is in the intensive care unit in a Sao Paulo hospital where he is being treated for a urinary tract infection, but his condition is improving, the hospital said on Thursday.
