Serena, Sharapova again on Miami collision course
MIAMI (Reuters) – Six-times Miami champion Serena Williams and five-times runner-up Maria Sharapova remained on another Sony Open collision course after each recorded fourth-round wins on Monday.
Bayern’s Green cleared by FIFA to switch to U.S.
(Reuters) – Bayern Munich winger Julian Green has been given permission by soccer’s world governing body to switch allegiances from Germany to the United States, American officials announced on Monday.
Putin uses Olympics cash to start Soviet-style fitness program
MOSCOW (Reuters) – President Vladimir Putin launched a program to improve the physical fitness of Russians on Monday, using funds from the Winter Olympics to revive a Soviet-era plan.
Brooklyn Nets owner says plans to bring NBA club under Russian jurisdiction
MOSCOW (Reuters) – A Russian billionaire said on Monday he planned to relocate his company that runs the Brooklyn Nets basketball team to Russia, in keeping with the Kremlin’s call on Russian businessmen to repatriate their assets to help combat new U….
Wawrinka targets Davis Cup triumph for Swiss
(Reuters) – Australian Open champion Stanislas Wawrinka had already achieved one lifetime dream, now he is targeting another career milestone by winning the Davis Cup for Switzerland.
Mutko expects top Crimean clubs to play in Russia
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia’s Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko is confident that FIFA has cleared the way for Crimea’s top two soccer clubs to join the Russian league this year.
Boston Marathon bombing response a world model, governor says
BOSTON (Reuters) – Boston’s handling of the bombing attack on its marathon in April has become a model for cities around the world on how to respond to tragedy, Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick said on Monday, as the city made its final preparation…
Renault-built Caterham car plan scrapped: source
PARIS (Reuters) – Renault and specialist sports car maker Caterham have dropped plans for joint production of a high-performance model for the British brand, a person familiar with the matter said on Monday.
Frustrated Woods says ‘too soon’ to make call on Masters
(Reuters) – Tiger Woods is still no closer to knowing whether he will be able to play in next month’s Masters as he struggles with back pain.
Football League blocks Italian takeover of Leeds
LONDON (Reuters) – The Football League blocked Massimo Cellino from taking control of Leeds United on Monday after the Italian was fined for tax evasion, throwing the English second tier club into turmoil.
