Lotus says Venezuelan backing will keep them on track
LONDON (Reuters) – The backing of Venezuelan state oil company PDVSA will keep Lotus on the track this season, Lotus chairman Gerard Lopez said, playing down fears over the financial health of the Formula One team.
Ferrari offer fans a choice of names for new F1 car
(Reuters) – Ferrari fans worldwide have been offered a choice of five names for the team’s 2014 Formula One car with the outcome to be decided by them in an online poll and revealed on January 24.
Ecclestone makes bid for historic Nuerburgring
BERLIN (Reuters) – Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has put in a bid to buy the famous yet financially troubled Nuerburgring circuit, it was revealed on Wednesday.
Vikings to name Zimmer as head coach: report
(Reuters) – The Minnesota Vikings will hire Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer as their head coach, according to a report on the National Football League’s website on Wednesday.
France considering possible 2024 bid
PARIS (Reuters) – The bitter taste of their failure to win the vote to host the 2012 Olympics still lingering, France are considering bidding for the 2024 Games.
Laureus cancels World Sports Awards in Rio de Janeiro
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Laureus have cancelled plans to host their World Sports Awards in Rio de Janeiro this year, the foundation said on Wednesday.
Webb included as FIFA name World Cup referees
BERNE (Reuters) – World Cup final referee Howard Webb is among the 25 named by FIFA on Wednesday for this year’s tournament in Brazil.
Djokovic, Serena keep it quick to beat the heat
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Tournament favorites Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams raced into the third round of the Australian Open and out of the heat on Wednesday as controversy over play continuing in scorching temperatures rumbled on for a second day.
Kubica back in familiar surroundings for WRC debut
(Reuters) – Robert Kubica faces the biggest challenge of his rally career in Monte Carlo this weekend when the former Formula One driver makes an icy start to his first full season in the world championship.
Teen queens showing signs of promise at Australian Open
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – When Martina Hingis was busy winning grand slam titles in the late 1990s, it seemed like teenage stars were ten a penny in the women’s game.
