Williams have Mercedes in their sights
LONDON (Reuters) – Williams are back among Formula One’s top trio of teams but deputy principal Claire Williams does not hesitate when asked whether she senses a return to the Williams of old.
Bayern eager to learn from late lapses in Manchester
BERLIN (Reuters) – Bayern Munich’s 3-2 loss at Manchester City on Tuesday could not have come at a better time for coach Pep Guardiola, who said his side would learn from the mistakes that led to a first defeat since August.
Scott out to bury Sydney hurt against inspirational McIlroy
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Adam Scott still feels the hurt of losing the Australian Open title to Rory McIlroy on the final green last year but believes the world number one has also inspired him to become a better golfer.
Fifty years later, American skating team claims Olympics bronze
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Fifty years after Vivian Joseph and Ronald Joseph skated at the Innsbruck Olympics, the American pair on Tuesday officially claimed the bronze medal.
American Koepka wins European Rookie of Year award
LONDON (Reuters) – Brooks Koepka matched the feat achieved by fellow American Peter Uihlein 12 months ago when he was named European Tour Rookie of the Year on Tuesday.
Ex-NFL defensive back charged with domestic assault in Virginia
(Reuters) – Former Washington Redskins defensive back Fred Smoot has been charged with domestic assault following an altercation at a suburban Washington home, police said Tuesday.
Private league project in the works again
PARIS (Reuters) – The prospect of a private cycling league raised its head again on Tuesday when 11 top teams announced the creation of Velon, a venture they say will help the sport develop further — without saying how exactly.
Klitschko agency sues Pulev over doping allegations
SOFIA (Reuters) – World heavyweight champion Vladimir Klitschko’s promotion agency K2 has filed a lawsuit against Kubrat Pulev over the Bulgarian challenger’s doping allegations ahead of their IBF title bout in Hamburg this month.
French official banned for life for betting offences
PARIS (Reuters) – French tennis official Morgan Lamri has been banned for life due to multiple betting-related offences, the Tennis Integrity Unit (TIU) said on Tuesday.
Nadal will surprise us again, says Kuerten
LONDON (Reuters) – Three-times French Open champion Gustavo Kuerten knows what it is like to have a career plagued by injury but believes Rafael Nadal will come back strong from his latest ailments.
