Super Bowl would be welcome at Wembley, says FA chief
LONDON (Reuters) – The prospect of Wembley Stadium hosting a Super Bowl or a regular NFL franchise cannot be ruled out, according to Alex Horne, the general secretary of the English FA.
American Meyers unscathed after training crash
ROSA KHUTOR, Russia (Reuters) – USA-1 driver Elana Meyers, among the favorites to win women’s Olympic bobsleigh gold, emerged unscathed after crashing on her first official training run at the Sanki Sliding Centre on Friday.
Wanted: America’s next winter sports superstar
SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) – The absence of injured skier Lindsey Vonn and the shock dethroning of snowboarder Shaun White have created a gaping hole for a new American sporting superstar to fill and grab sponsors’ gold from Sochi.
Topless trio make Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Sports Illustrated magazine on Thursday unveiled its annual swimsuit issue with models Nina Agdal, Lily Aldridge and Chrissy Teigen on the cover of its 50th anniversary edition.
Walker embraces media frenzy after red-hot start to season
PACIFIC PALISADES, California (Reuters) – Just six months ago, Jimmy Walker commanded very little attention from the average PGA Tour fan as he toiled away almost anonymously as a journeyman on the highly competitive U.S. circuit.
In-form Johnson takes early control at Riviera
PACIFIC PALISADES, California (Reuters) – Combine a fast start to the season with a favored venue and you have a near-perfect recipe for Dustin Johnson, who charged into a one-shot lead at the Northern Trust Open on Thursday.
United States to play Mexico in World Cup warm-up match
(Reuters) – The United States will play arch-rivals Mexico in a World Cup warm-up match at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on April 2, US Soccer announced on Thursday.
Positive thinking helps Garrigus flourish at Riviera
PACIFIC PALISADES, California (Reuters) – Robert Garrigus, energized by the power of positive thinking, banished memories of previous struggles at Riviera Country Club as he charged up the Northern Trust Open leaderboard on Thursday.
Hawaii, Newport, San Diego compete to host 2017 America’s Cup
San Francisco (Reuters) – Hawaii and the coastal cities of Newport, Rhode Island, and San Diego are vying to entice billionaire Larry Ellison to let them host the America’s Cup in 2017, when the contest for the historic sailing trophy will next be held…
Cost-cutting Lions release receiver Burleson, safety Delmas
(Reuters) – The Detroit Lions took a big bite out of their salary cap by releasing veteran wide receiver Nate Burleson and safety Louis Delmas, the National Football League team said on Thursday.
