Pirelli renews F1 supply contract
(Reuters) – Pirelli have renewed their Formula One contract and will remain the sport’s sole tire supplier for the next three years, the Italian company said in a statement on Thursday.
Finnish minister to boycott Sochi opening ceremony
HELSINKI (Reuters) – Finland’s sports and culture minister will boycott the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics in Sochi next month due to concerns over Russia’s human rights violations.
Four hours lost to heat on Melbourne outer courts
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Organizers lost more than four hours of play on the outer courts when a third day of high temperatures at the Australian Open forced them to enact their “Extreme Heat Policy” on Thursday.
Briton arrested for gambling offence has case adjourned
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Briton Daniel Dobson, who was arrested at the Australian Open on Tuesday for “conduct that would corrupt a betting outcome”, had his case adjourned until January 23 at Melbourne Magistrates Court on Thursday, local media reported….
Vonn undergoes successful knee surgery
(Reuters) – Olympic downhill champion Lindsey Vonn has undergone successful surgery to repair the injured right knee that cost her a chance of defending the title she won in Vancouver four years ago, the American announced on Wednesday.
Powell’s speed not improved by banned substance: witness
KINGSTON (Reuters) – The banned stimulant oxilofrine would not have given sprinter Asafa Powell an advantage in competition, a toxicology expert told a Jamaica Anti-Doping disciplinary hearing on Wednesday.
Zimmer takes over as Vikings coach
(Reuters) – The Minnesota Vikings named Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer as their new head coach on Wednesday, confirming his appointment with an announcement on their website.
Dodgers toss Kershaw record $215 million deal: report
(Reuters) – Reigning Cy Young award winner Clayton Kershaw has agreed a record-breaking seven-year $215 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to a report on the Major League Baseball website on Wednesday.
Dallas Cowboys’ Brent drank heavily before deadly crash: witness
DALLAS (Reuters) – An expert witness called by the prosecution testified on Wednesday that former Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Josh Brent has been drinking heavily before crashing his new Mercedes in December 2012, killing teammate Jerry Brown Jr.
Ronaldo on target as Real knock out Osasuna
BARCELONA (Reuters) – Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo scored the opening goal as 10-man Real Madrid beat Osasuna 2-0 on Wednesday to qualify for the King’s Cup quarter-finals 4-0 on aggregate.
