FIFA whistleblower says ‘living in fear’
LONDON (Reuters) – FIFA whistleblower Phaedra Al-Majid, who accused Qatar of corruption in its successful bid to win the right to host the 2022 soccer World Cup, said on Wednesday she was living in fear after receiving threats against her family.
Bianchi out of artificial coma, say family
(Reuters) – Critically injured French Formula One driver Jules Bianchi is no longer in an artificial coma but remains unconscious, his family said in a statement on Wednesday.
Grosjean staying with Lotus next year
LONDON (Reuters) – Frenchman Romain Grosjean will stay with Lotus in 2015 despite previously suggesting he might leave, he announced on Wednesday.
Marlins sign slugger Stanton to record $325 million deal
MIAMI (Reuters) – The Miami Marlins completed the signing of slugging outfielder Giancarlo Stanton to a record 13-year, $325 million deal on Wednesday, the most lucrative player contract in U.S. professional sports history.
Trailblazer Jason Collins, first openly gay NBA player, retires
(Reuters) – Jason Collins, the first openly gay player in the four major North American team sports, announced his retirement from the National Basketball Association on Wednesday.
Djokovic to make Davis Cup return for Serbia
BELGRADE (Reuters) – Serbia’s world number one Novak Djokovic will return to Davis Cup action after a season’s absence when he leads his country against Croatia in the first round in March, he said on Wednesday.
Federer injury and spat hit Switzerland’s Davis Cup bid
PARIS (Reuters) – Switzerland’s preparations for the Davis Cup Final against France in Lille on Sunday have been disrupted by a back injury to Roger Federer and a spat within the Swiss camp.
Nine-time Le Mans winner Kristensen to retire
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) – Tom Kristensen, the most successful driver in the Le Mans 24-hour race, has decided to quit the sport and give up his quest for a record-extending 10th victory.
Astana hit by another doping case
PARIS (Reuters) – Astana were rocked by another doping case on Wednesday when the International Cycling Union (UCI) said Kazakh Victor Okishev had tested positive.
F1 showdown could spell double trouble
ABU DHABI (Reuters) – Lewis Hamilton could be only days away from his second Formula One world title but the Mercedes driver is wary of double trouble in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.
