World Series champion Red Sox relying on youth
(Reuters) – The Boston Red Sox are sticking to a long-range blueprint for success and relying on 21-year-old shortstop Xander Bogaerts as a critical cog in defense of their World Series crown.
Qatar buys stake in Derby winner ahead of World Cup tilt
DUBAI (Reuters) – Qatar’s ruling family member Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al-Thani bought a last minute ticket to win Saturday’s $10 million Dubai World Cup by buying a 50 percent stake in Ruler Of The World, last season’s English Derby winner.
Yankees extend reign as MLB’s most valuable team: Forbes
(Reuters) – The New York Yankees are Major League Baseball’s most valuable team for a 17th consecutive year, coming in at more than triple the league’s average value, according to a survey released by Forbes on Wednesday.
F1 party arrives in mourning Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – The world of Formula One descends on Kuala Lumpur for the often dramatic Malaysian Grand Prix with excitement around the Sepang circuit unusually muted as the country mourns the disappearance of flight MH370.
Znarok takes over as Russia head coach
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia have appointed Latvian Oleg Znarok as head coach in place of Zinetula Bilyaletdinov who stepped down following the team’s poor performance at the Sochi Winter Olympic Games, the national federation said on Wednesday.
Pass rusher Allen signs with the Bears
(Reuters) – Free agent pass rusher Jared Allen has found a new home in the NFC North as the five-time Pro Bowl defensive end has agreed to a four-year deal with the Chicago Bears, the National Football League team said on Wednesday.
Australia’s Kewell announces retirement
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Harry Kewell, Australia’s first world-class footballer, will call time on his roller-coaster 18-year career when the A-League season ends next month, the 35-year-old said on Wednesday.
Nadal brushes off bomb scare to cruise through in Miami
MIAMI (Reuters) – Unruffled by a bomb scare that locked down the Sony Open late on Tuesday, world number one Rafa Nadal brushed past Italy’s Fabio Fognini 6-2 6-2 to join Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Andy Murray in the last eight.
Williams wins as Sony Open locked down by bomb scare
MIAMI (Reuters) – Defending champion Serena Williams closed in on a seventh Sony Open title with a 6-2 6-2 quarter-final demolition of German Angelique Kerber on Tuesday, a win that came as the Crandon Park tennis facility was locked down due to a bomb…
Sony Open locked down due to suspicious package
MIAMI (Reuters) – The Sony Open in Miami was locked down while the bomb squad investigated a suspicious package on Tuesday, preventing thousands of spectators from entering or leaving the sprawling tennis complex.
