Wagner changes program weeks before Sochi
(Reuters) – Figure skater Ashley Wagner, who was gifted a spot on the U.S. Olympic team despite an error-strewn national championships, is changing her troublesome long program in a bid to boost her medal hopes at the Sochi Winter Games.
Barca president quits amid Neymar transfer probe
BARCELONA (Reuters) – Barcelona president Sandro Rosell resigned on Thursday in the aftermath of a Spanish court’s decision to investigate last year’s signing of Brazil forward Neymar.
Ailing Mickelson ponders Torrey Pines withdrawal
(Reuters) – Phil Mickelson has a special relationship with the Farmers Insurance Open which is played in his native San Diego but he was considering withdrawing from the event after nursing a troublesome back in Thursday’s opening round.
Florida man sentenced to almost 60 years for killing NFL star
MIAMI (Reuters) – A 23-year-old man convicted of second-degree murder in the 2007 killing of Washington Redskins football star Sean Taylor was sentenced to 57-1/2 years in prison on Thursday.
Texas jury weighs sentence for ex Cowboys player Brent
DALLAS (Reuters) – A Texas jury heard sentencing testimony on Thursday for former Dallas Cowboys player Josh Brent, who was convicted a day earlier of intoxication manslaughter and faces up to 20 years in jail for a car crash that killed teammate Jerry…
As Super Bowl nears, new traffic jam threat looms over New Jersey
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Wealthy football fans headed to next month’s Super Bowl might find themselves scrambling to find parking for their private jets, with slots at a small airport near the stadium in New Jersey rapidly filling up, transportation offici…
Struggling Browns name Pettine as head coach
(Reuters) – The Cleveland Browns hired former Buffalo Bills defensive coordinator Mike Pettine as their head coach on Thursday with hopes he can guide the struggling franchise back to the playoffs for the first time in 12 years.
U.S. officials say Russia not sharing Olympic threat specifics
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Russia is not cooperating enough in sharing intelligence with the United States about possible threats by militants to attack participants at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, U.S. security officials say.
Budget for Rio 2016 up 27 percent to $2.93 billion
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – The operating budget for the Olympics and Paralympic Games in 2016 has jumped 27 percent to seven billion Brazilian reals ($2.93 billion).
F1 tweaks rules but double points set to stay
LONDON (Reuters) – Formula One looks set to go ahead with a controversial decision to award double points for the last race of the season after the governing body announced various rule changes on Thursday but not the one many fans had hoped for.
