Gay rights groups borrow Games message for campaign
LONDON (Reuters) – International gay rights campaigners are using branded clothing inspired by the Olympic movement’s own values to show their opposition to Russian laws on homosexuality ahead of the Sochi Games.
McLaren show off new car with no principal in sight
LONDON (Reuters) – McLaren showed off their new Formula One car on Friday with neither a title sponsor nor a team principal in sight but plenty of determination to banish the gloom of a depressing 2013 season.
Nadal brings Federer crashing back to earth
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Hard reality crushed a fairytale revival at Melbourne Park as a ruthless Rafa Nadal inflicted more grand slam agony on Roger Federer with a straight-sets rout on Friday that booked his third Australian Open final.
Don’t blame Ferguson for United’s problems, says Robson
LONDON (Reuters) – Former Manchester United captain Bryan Robson has labeled it a “pathetic excuse” to blame ex-boss Alex Ferguson’s presence at matches for the club’s current struggles.
Capello to coach Russia until end of 2018 World Cup
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Fabio Capello has signed a new four-year contract to extend his stay as Russia coach until after the end the 2018 World Cup, the Russian Football Union said on Friday.
Li hoping for third time lucky at Melbourne Park
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Li Na’s memories of her previous Australian Open finals are not fond ones as she prepares for a third at Melbourne Park on Saturday against first-time finalist Dominika Cibulkova of Slovakia.
Lopez replaces Boullier as Lotus F1 principal
LONDON (Reuters) – Gerard Lopez replaced Frenchman Eric Boullier on Friday as principal of the unsettled Lotus Formula One team.
Italians Errani and Vinci retain Australian Open title
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Top seeds Sara Errani and Roberta Vinci of Italy produced a great escape on Friday as they beat Russia’s Ekaterina Makarova and Elena Vesnina 6-4 3-6 7-5 to retain the Australian Open women’s doubles title.
Korean officials found guilty of forgery but avoid jail
SEOUL (Reuters) – Two South Korean government officials were handed suspended six-month prison sentences on Friday after they were found guilty of forging documents for southern city Gwangju’s successful bid to host the 2019 World Aquatics Championship…
Cink in control at Torrey Pines, Tiger cards a 72
(Reuters) – Stewart Cink, seeking his first PGA Tour title in five years, charged into a one-shot lead at the Farmers Insurance Open on Thursday as Phil Mickelson also moved into early contention despite nursing a troublesome back.
