Alpine skiing – Briton Alcott heading for her fourth Olympic Games
LONDON (Reuters) – British Alpine skier Chemmy Alcott has won the battle to compete at her fourth Winter Olympics despite re-breaking a leg last August and being unable to prove her fitness before the selection deadline.
Ulissi claims second stage in Tour Down Under
(Reuters) – Lampre-Merida rider Diego Ulissi staved off the challenge from local favorite Simon Gerrans to claim the second stage of the Tour Down Under on Wednesday.
‘Courtsiders’ court controversy at Australian Open
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – It’s the climax of a grand slam singles match and everyone in the crowd is on their feet clapping and cheering – with the exception of one man who remains firmly rooted to his chair.
Radwanska dumps champion Azarenka from Melbourne
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Silent assassin Agnieszka Radwanska ended Victoria Azarenka’s bid for a hat-trick of titles at Melbourne Park on Wednesday and reached her maiden Australian Open semi-final with a 6-1 5-7 6-0 win.
Experience helps Cibulkova into Melbourne semis
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Big-stage experience proved the deciding factor for Dominika Cibulkova on Wednesday as she marched into her second grand slam semi-final with an impressive 6-3 6-0 demolition of Simona Halep at the Australian Open.
Deadly driving case for Cowboys’ Brent goes to Dallas jury
DALLAS (Reuters) – Jurors on Tuesday began deliberating the fate of former Dallas Cowboys player Josh Brent, who faces an intoxication manslaughter charge for being behind the wheel in a single-car crash that killed his teammate Jerry Brown Jr.
U.S. offers Russia counter-bomb technology for Olympics security
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States is offering American technology used to thwart roadside bombs in places like Afghanistan to bolster Russia’s security during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, as Moscow faces militant threats to disrupt the Games.
Minnesota high court dismisses lawsuit over bonds for NFL stadium
(Reuters) – The Minnesota Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit that sought to derail a bond sale to help fund a new domed stadium in downtown Minneapolis for the National Football League’s Vikings.
Time of the essence for Brazil, says IOC chief Bach
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Time is of the essence if Brazil is to host a successful Olympic Games in 2016, the International Olympic Committee President said on Tuesday.
Analysis: Djokovic defeat leaves spotlight on coach Becker
LONDON (Reuters) – Television viewers are used to seeing a snappily-dressed Boris Becker offering his thoughts on the day’s big matches from the safety of a comfortable sofa at Wimbledon.
