Most of Melbourne problems are resolved, say Renault
LONDON (Reuters) – Most of the engine problems suffered by Renault-powered cars at the season-opening Australian Formula One Grand Prix have been resolved, the manufacturer said on Tuesday ahead of this weekend’s race in Malaysia.
Airline Etihad to sponsor MLS
LONDON (Reuters) – Gulf airline Etihad Airways signed a long-term sponsorship deal with Major League Soccer in the United States on Tuesday, building on its involvement in the sport in England.
Murray to lead Britain in Italian job
LONDON (Reuters) – Andy Murray will spearhead Britain’s challenge in their Davis Cup quarter-final against Italy in Naples next month after being confirmed in the squad on Tuesday.
FIFA reformists halt plan to derail corruption investigation
LONDON (Reuters) – FIFA’s self-acclaimed transparent reform process headed by New York lawyer Michael Garcia came within hours of being sabotaged from within the organization last week, Reuters has learned.
Serena, Sharapova again on Miami collision course
MIAMI (Reuters) – World number one Serena Williams led a stampede of top seeds into the quarterfinals of the Sony Open on Monday but big sister and three-time Miami champion Venus could not join the party.
Ruthless Nadal continues Miami rampage
MIAMI (Reuters) – World number one Rafa Nadal continued his ruthless rampage through the Sony Open on Monday, crushing Uzbekistan’s Denis Istomin 6-1 6-0 to reach the fourth round at Crandon Park.
Judge orders former NFL star Darren Sharper to remain in jail
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Former professional football star Darren Sharper, who is accused of drugging and raping two women in California, must remain in jail in Los Angeles pending a possible extradition request from Arizona over sexual assault charges …
Goodell says Colts owner Irsay may face punishment
(Reuters) – National Football League commissioner Roger Goodell said he was waiting for all the facts to emerge before deciding whether to punish Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay for his recent arrest on suspicion of intoxicated driving.
David Beckham unveils proposal for waterfront Miami soccer stadium
MIAMI (Reuters) – A group led by English soccer star David Beckham unveiled plans on Monday to build a 25,000-seat soccer stadium on Miami’s waterfront for the Major League Soccer team he will own, but the proposal is already facing some opposition.
Wawrinka, Raonic cruise into last 16 at Miami
MIAMI (Reuters) – Australian Open champion Stanislas Wawrinka booked his spot in the fourth round of the Sony Open on Monday with a no-nonsense 7-5 6-4 win over Frenchman Edouard Roger-Vasselin.
