League ditches Roman numerals for Super Bowl 50
(Reuters) – The logo for the 50th Super Bowl in 2016 will take a one-year break from the tradition of using Roman numerals in favor of numbers, the National Football League said on Wednesday.
Halep eases into maiden grand slam semi-final in Paris
PARIS (Reuters) – Simona Halep, the wily Romanian fourth seed, outfoxed former French Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova of Russia 6-2 6-2 on Wednesday to reach her first grand slam semi-final.
Haas rules out 2015 F1 entry
(Reuters) – NASCAR team owner Gene Haas has ruled out entering Formula One next year but says he remains committed to being on the grid in 2016.
California Chrome draws post two for Belmont
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The racing gods smiled on California Chrome again on Wednesday, handing the colt post position two for Saturday’s Belmont Stakes where he will attempt to become horse racing’s 12th Triple Crown winner.
Brazil in last-minute rush to be ready for World Cup
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – With just over a week to go before the World Cup kicks off, Brazil is racing to get its stadiums, airports, roads and phone networks ready before hundreds of thousands of soccer fans descend on the country.
Play starts after rain delay at French Open
PARIS (Reuters) – Play finally started at the French Open after torrential rain delayed the start of quarter-final action by almost three hours on day 11 of the French Open on Wednesday.
Hamilton ready to hit back in Canada
(Reuters) – Nico Rosberg seized the Formula One championship lead from aggrieved Mercedes team mate Lewis Hamilton in Monaco but he may have to hand it straight back in Montreal this weekend.
Owners want California Chrome to keep racing
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The owners of Triple Crown hopeful California Chrome have taken out an insurance policy on their horse in the hope that he can keep racing regardless of whether or not he wins Saturday’s Belmont Stakes.
Monfils takes center stage in Paris ahead of Nadal
PARIS (Reuters) – Rafa Nadal has won more Roland Garros titles than anyone yet he has been shunted off the main showcourt on Wednesday to make way for Frenchman Gael Monfils who has never made a grand slam final in almost a decade of trying.
Kopitar relishes chemistry with Kings team mate Gaborik
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Recent acquisition Marian Gaborik has played a big role in helping the Los Angeles Kings reach the Stanley Cup Finals and his team mate, center Anze Kopitar, is delighted by the chemistry the duo already share.
