Davis backs Lamb, predicts changes in U.S.
SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) – Changes to the U.S. speed skating set-up are likely after a disastrous fortnight of many grumbles and no medals, double Olympic champion Shani Davis said on Thursday.
We will not be big spenders, says Almaty 2022 bid
SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) – Kazakhstan’s Almaty, bidding to host the 2022 winter Olympics, has no plans to emulate the Sochi Games and will be spending only a fraction of what the Russians have invested, bid officials said on Thursday.
Fear the beards? We love them, says Kripps
ROSA KHUTOR, Russia (Reuters) – They are easily distinguishable – four Canadian men with bushy beards creeping out from underneath their crash helmets. They could easily pass for lumberjacks if they were not bobsledders.
Germany take narrow lead in team event
ROSA KHUTOR, Russia (Reuters) – Germany could only manage to eke out a narrow lead in the Nordic combined team competition on Thursday after the jumping event, leaving the way open for Norway to take control on the cross-country course.
Stray dogs a problem for Sochi F1
SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) – Stray dogs roaming the streets of Sochi are just one of the problems facing Russian Formula One Grand Prix organizers as they prepare for a debut race in October.
Sailing-Ainslie sets British course for America’s Cup
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Sailing legend Ben Ainslie has his sights on a British victory at the next America’s Cup but is keeping his skills sharp and putting some new crew members to the test at the start of this year’s Extreme Sailing Series in Singapore…
Practice day crash tests Daytona safety measures
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida (Reuters) – Spectator safety measures were put to the test at Daytona International Speedway on Wednesday when a seven-car accident ended opening Sprint Cup Series practice for the day ahead of Sunday’s Daytona 500 race.
Lotus F1 team renews engine deal with Renault
(Reuters) – Lotus and Renault have extended their Formula One partnership for 2014 and beyond, both sides announced in a statement on Thursday.
Top seed Haas falls to unheralded Johnson at Delray Beach
(Reuters) – A day after displaying dominant form top seed Tommy Haas suffered an upset loss to unheralded American Steve Johnson 6-4 2-6 7-6 in the second round of the Delray Beach Open on Wednesday.
Lakers trade Blake to Warriors
(Reuters) – The Los Angeles Lakers traded away veteran guard Steve Blake on Wednesday, sending him to the Golden State Warriors a short time before he was scheduled to take the court.
