Ainslie making progress on America’s Cup team for Britain
LONDON (Reuters) – Ben Ainslie is making good progress on putting together an 80 million pounds ($130 million) British challenge for the next America’s Cup, the four-times Olympic champion said on Thursday.
Ferrari boss warns of taxi drivers and trickery
(Reuters) – Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo has warned against possible technical ‘trickery’ as Formula One enters a new and uncertain era.
Court sees graphic photos of Pistorius’ home after shooting
PRETORIA (Reuters) – A South African court saw graphic images on Thursday of the bloodstained bathroom in which Oscar Pistorius shot his girlfriend, as prosecutors unveiled more details of the scene of the Valentine’s Day killing.
Eagles obtain Sproles from Saints for draft pick
(Reuters) – The Philadelphia Eagles added another potent weapon to their up-tempo offense on Thursday by trading for versatile running back Darren Sproles from the New Orleans Saints, the NFL website reported.
Alpine skiing-Austria speeds towards World Cup double
LENZERHEIDE, Switzerland (Reuters) – Austria was heading for a brilliant World Cup double on Thursday when Anna Fenninger secured the women’s alpine skiing World Cup title and Marcel Hirscher took a giant step towards retaining the men’s trophy.
Griffin shows no restraint on Asian Tour return
(Reuters) – Australian Matthew Griffin moved into contention with an opening round three-under-par 68 at the Solaire Open on Thursday, his first event on the Asian Tour since overturning a suspension imposed by the circuit for playing on a rival tour.
Stewards to be flexible on qualifying rule
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Formula One stewards are likely to make allowances for any driver who fails to qualify for the season-opening Australian Grand Prix due to problems with the new engines, race director Charlie Whiting said on Thursday.
German prosecutor demands 5-1/2 years jail for Bayern boss Hoeness
MUNICH (Reuters) – Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness should be sentenced to 5-1/2 years in jail for evading millions of euros in taxes, state prosecutor Achim von Engel said on Thursday at the end of a trial against the soccer manager.
Bwin.party sees return to growth in World Cup year
LONDON (Reuters) – Online gambling company Bwin.Party said this year’s soccer World Cup would help it to return to growth after problems in Greece and a shift away from riskier markets cut earnings in 2013.
Hamilton not buying into the Mercedes hype
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Lewis Hamilton has had little call to hose down expectations since joining Mercedes, but the Briton has been on the front foot to stifle hype ahead of the season-opening Australian Grand Prix after a promising period of testing.
