Ecclestone denies rejecting F1’s teen audience
ABU DHABI (Reuters) – Formula One’s commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone has denied saying he was not interested in the youth audience because they did not buy expensive watches or bank with the sport’s sponsors.
Messi sets La Liga record of 253 goals
BARCELONA (Reuters) – Barcelona forward Lionel Messi set a La Liga record of 253 goals when he grabbed a hat-trick in Saturday’s 5-1 win at home to Sevilla, the latest milestone for the four-times World Player of the Year.
Ronaldo grabs double as Messi breaks goal record
MADRID (Reuters) – Cristiano Ronaldo struck twice as leaders Real Madrid subdued Eibar 4-0 on Saturday while Lionel Messi set a La Liga record of 253 goals with a hat-trick in second-placed Barcelona’s 5-1 rout of Sevilla.
Woods working with new swing teacher Como
(Reuters) – Tiger Woods, who plans to return to competition in less than two weeks after a three-month absence, said on Saturday that he is working with a new coach, Chris Como, on his swing.
James and Cavaliers struggle to find winning formula
(Reuters) – The return of the prodigal son to Cleveland is undergoing growing pains as LeBron James and the Cavaliers struggle to fulfill lofty National Basketball Association expectations.
Uncertain Button determined to enjoy the moment
ABU DHABI (Reuters) – Jenson Button is determined to enjoy every minute of Sunday’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, hoping it will not be his Formula One farewell but knowing it could be.
Chelsea win to stay top as City, United enjoy victories
LONDON (Reuters) – Chelsea beat West Bromwich Albion to stay top of the Premier League on Saturday while champions Manchester City kept the leaders in their sights and Manchester United demonstrated they are not out of the title race yet.
Goal machine Messi leaves La Liga greats trailing
MADRID (Reuters) – If anyone had suggested when a callow teenager called Lionel Messi netted his debut La Liga goal for Barcelona in May 2005 he would equal Telmo Zarra’s Spanish top-flight scoring record within a decade they would have been dismissed….
French mood slumps after doubles defeat
LILLE France (Reuters) – France spirits soared when Gael Monfils beat Roger Federer to keep them on track for a 10th Davis Cup title but the mood changed dramatically after Saturday’s defeat in the doubles.
Hamilton to lose no sleep over title battle
ABU DHABI (Reuters) – If Lewis Hamilton was a rattled man, facing a sleepless night before Formula One’s title showdown on Sunday, he was not showing it.
