McLaren appoint Vandoorne as F1 reserve driver
LONDON (Reuters) – Rising Belgian prospect Stoffel Vandoorne will be McLaren’s Formula One reserve driver this season while also competing in the GP2 feeder series, the team announced on Thursday.
Nadal blister could hand Federer crucial edge
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Rafa Nadal has suffered a number of career-threatening injuries in the past yet a bad blister on the Spaniard’s hand could be all Roger Federer needs to gain a vital advantage in their Australian Open semi-final on Friday.
Evans grabs Tour Down Under lead after strong climb
(Reuters) – Australian Cadel Evans snatched the overall leader’s jersey from compatriot Simon Gerrans with a stunning solo victory in stage three of the Tour Down Under on Thursday.
Li’s feet on the ground after reaching third final
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Li Na will hope to keep her head in check and feet on the ground during her third Australian Open final after her coach Carlos Rodriguez helped calm her for a thumping victory over teenager Eugenie Bouchard in the semi-finals on T…
Thailand Open postponed due to state of emergency
(Reuters) – This year’s Thailand Open has been postponed after the Thai government declared a 60-day state of emergency in the troubled Southeast Asian country, organizers of the golf tournament said on Thursday.
Brilliant Cibulkova reaches first slam final
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Dominika Cibulkova was almost lost for words after she became the first Slovakian woman to reach a grand slam final by beating fifth seed Agnieszka Radwanska 6-1 6-2 at the Australian Open on Thursday.
Injuries rife at Aussie Open despite shorter season
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – When the professional tennis tours decided to shorten their respective seasons a few years ago, it was hoped it would extend the longevity of players at the top and cut down on the number of injuries.
Red Sox offer Sizemore chance to complete recovery
(Reuters) – The Boston Red Sox agreed to sign Grady Sizemore to a one-year deal on Wednesday, providing a new location for the veteran outfielder to attempt to work his way back from injury.
Delayed World Cup stadium will be ready: Brazil’s Rousseff
BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff gave assurances on Wednesday that the Curitiba stadium, the most delayed of the venues for the World Cup, will be ready on time for the soccer tournament that kicks off June 12.
Tiger likes look of firm and fast Torrey Pines
(Reuters) – Tiger Woods could not wish for a better place to launch his 2014 PGA Tour campaign than at the Torrey Pines Golf Club for this week’s Farmers Insurance Open outside San Diego where he will be hunting a record eighth victory.
