Doctors to start waking ex-Formula One champion Schumacher
PARIS (Reuters) – Doctors treating seven-times Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher for injuries suffered during a skiing accident have started lowering his sedation level to wake him up from an artificial coma, his agent said on Thursday.
France’s Quesne eyes major debut after birdie blast
DUBAI (Reuters) – France’s Julien Quesne hopes to make his major championship debut this year after carding a six-under 66 at the Dubai Desert Classic on Thursday, equaling his best round of the season.
Ribery and Benzema discharged in sex trial
PARIS (Reuters) – France soccer internationals Franck Ribery and Karim Benzema have been discharged of solicitation of an underage prostitute, the Paris Correctional Tribunal said on Thursday.
Athletes warned not to wear big country logos to Sochi
LONDON (Reuters) – Athletes heading to the Sochi Winter Olympics have been warned not to wear team kit with large logos promoting their country on their way to Russia due to security concerns, British Olympic officials said on Thursday.
Ferrari intrigued by McLaren suspension
JEREZ, Spain (Reuters) – An innovative rear suspension on McLaren’s new Formula One car, first seen in testing this week, has intrigued rivals amid talk of the team having a potential ‘secret weapon’.
Vuelta winner Horner joins Lampre-Merida
PARIS (Reuters) – Vuelta winner Chris Horner’s long quest for a team finally ended on Thursday when Italian outfit Lampre said they had recruited the American.
Scrivens makes record saves in Oilers victory
(Reuters) – Edmonton goaltender Ben Scrivens set an NHL record for saves in a shutout with 59 stops Wednesday as he guided the Oilers past the San Jose Sharks.
Deaf Seahawks fullback inspires others with Super Bowl run
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Seattle Seahawks fullback Derrick Coleman has triumphed already, regardless of the outcome of Sunday’s Super Bowl against the Denver Broncos.
Broncos brave the elements, train outdoors before Super Bowl
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The Denver Broncos braved New Jersey’s chilly winter winds again on Wednesday, holding their main outdoor practice session in the final countdown to Sunday’s Super Bowl with the Seattle Seahawks.
Attack on mass transit seen as top Super Bowl security risk
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Bomb attacks of the kind that tore through mass transit sites in Russia ahead of the upcoming Sochi Olympics are a top concern of security officials preparing for Sunday’s Super Bowl, the head of the New Jersey State Police said on…
