McIlroy willing to take risks for Dubai hole-in-one jackpot
DUBAI (Reuters) – Rory McIlroy will happily chance his arm to bag a $2.5 million prize pot with one swing of his club at this weekend’s Dubai Desert Classic, as the twice major winner aims to continue his encouraging form in the Middle East.
Woods does not fear Torrey Pines repeat in Dubai
DUBAI (Reuters) – World number one Tiger Woods shrugged off concerns on Wednesday that his Torrey Pines nightmare might follow him to the Middle East for this weekend’s Dubai Desert Classic.
F1 bosses taken aback by double points storm
JEREZ, Spain (Reuters) – Formula One may have to ‘revisit’ a controversial rule change awarding double points for the final race of the season because of the backlash from fans, according to Mercedes motorsport head Toto Wolff.
Recuperating Nadal on course for Buenos Aires event
MADRID (Reuters) – Rafa Nadal had taken anti-inflammatories and undergone intensive physiotherapy to alleviate a lower back problem and still planned to compete in Buenos Aires next month, his spokesman said on Wednesday.
For World Cup, the beautiful game plays out on museum walls
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Petra Cortright played soccer for 14 years so she was very adept at making a video of herself wearing a pink glowing bathing suit and juggling a ball, or rather an IKEA soccer pillow, which was what she had on hand when inspirat…
Former Lotus boss Boullier joins McLaren
JEREZ, Spain (Reuters) – Former Lotus Formula One team principal Eric Boullier is joining McLaren in the newly created role of Racing Director, with Ron Dennis in overall control.
Ricciardo ready for the Red Bull hot seat
JEREZ, Spain (Reuters) – Daniel Ricciardo is determined to be more than a “one-hit wonder” as he prepares to take the hottest seat in Formula One as quadruple world champion Sebastian Vettel’s team mate at Red Bull.
Denver’s ‘Pot Roast’ reveals recipe for Super Bowl stardom
NEWARK, New Jersey (Reuters) – By any standard, Denver Broncos defensive tackle Terrance Knighton is a giant hulk of a man.
Seattle secondary pits their legacy against Manning
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey (Reuters) – Outspoken Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman said on Tuesday that Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning was not the only one playing for his legacy in Sunday’s Super Bowl.
Seahawks’ Harvin looks to put Super finish on trying season
NEWARK, New Jersey (Reuters) – Percy Harvin has one last chance this season to make the Seattle Seahawks smile about their $67 million investment in him as the receiver proclaimed himself ready to go for Sunday’s Super Bowl.
