‘I’m scared of you,’ Steenkamp told Pistorius in text message
PRETORIA (Reuters) – Oscar Pistorius’ girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, said she was scared of the South African track star in a text message sent less than three weeks before he shot her dead, a police expert told his murder trial on Monday.
Reports of our demise have been greatly exaggerated: Moyes
(Reuters) – Manchester United are closer to rediscovering their best form than reports would suggest, manager David Moyes said on Monday ahead of their Premier League clash with rivals Manchester City.
Bayern ordered to partially close stadium against Manchester United
(Reuters) – Bayern Munich have been ordered to close part of their stadium for the Champions League match at home to Manchester United next month for “discriminatory behavior” by their supporters, UEFA said on Monday.
World Cup hosts still using sex to sell football
VARGINHA, Brazil (Reuters) – After a dire and goalless first half, the halftime entertainment in the recent Boa Esporte v Caldense Minas Gerais state championship derby was predictable enough.
Silverstone writes to Cameron about Welsh circuit
LONDON (Reuters) – British Formula One Grand Prix hosts Silverstone have asked Prime Minister David Cameron to confirm that a proposed new circuit in South Wales will not receive government financial support.
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.
Bayern ordered to partially close stadium against Manchester United
(Reuters) – Bayern Munich have been ordered to close part of their stadium for the Champions League match at home to Manchester United next month for “discriminatory behavior” by their supporters, UEFA said on Monday.
British boxing says farewell to Mickey Duff
LONDON (Reuters) – British boxing has paid its respects to matchmaker Mickey Duff with the sort of eulogies likely to have the late promoter grinning from the grave.
Marquez wins Qatar opener after duel with Rossi
(Reuters) – MotoGP’s youngest world champion Marc Marquez won the season-opening Qatar Grand Prix on Sunday after a thrilling duel in Doha with the old master of motorcycling, Italian Valentino Rossi.
Masters champion Scott blows chance to top world rankings
(Reuters) – Adam Scott on Sunday blew a chance to defend his Masters title as the world number one, receiving a harsh reminder of the capricious nature of golf and the importance of putting.
