Button’s father, popular F1 figure, dies of suspected heart attack
LONDON (Reuters) – John Button, father of 2009 world champion Jenson and a popular presence in the Formula One paddock, has died of a suspected heart attack aged 70.
Toronto move can enhance my World Cup hopes, says Defoe
LONDON (Reuters) – England striker Jermain Defoe is confident he can secure his place in England’s World Cup squad by scoring goals for new club Toronto FC but said he has nothing to prove.
Passion runs through Holcomb’s veins
LONDON (Reuters) – Steve Holcomb lives and breathes bobsleigh to the extent that he could not imagine doing anything else.
Tina amazes in so many ways
(Reuters) – Tina Maze knows how to make an impression on and off the snow.
Peerless Loch to lead German medal charge
BERLIN (Reuters) – Defending Olympic champion Felix Loch could not have hoped for a better Sochi 2014 Olympic preparation than leading the world standings and claiming the German title days before the end of last year.
“Dinosaur” Ricker hoping experience pays off
LONDON (Reuters) – If it were not for the fact that she will be defending her Olympic snowboard cross title in Sochi, Canada’s Maelle Ricker would probably be riding with the crowds at the Mount Baker Banked Slalom this February.
Ex-Dallas Cowboy Brent faces trial in crash that killed teammate
DALLAS (Reuters) – The intoxication manslaughter trial of former Dallas Cowboys player Josh Brent started on Monday with prosecutors saying the defensive tackle was operating with reckless abandon when he crashed his car in 2012, killing his teammate, …
McIlroy and McGinley support Irish Open move
(Reuters) – World number seven Rory McIlroy and Europe’s Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley have backed the decision to move the Irish Open from Carton House in County Kildare to Fota Island.
Marussia play down entry list concern
LONDON (Reuters) – Marussia plan to attend the first pre-season Formula One test in Spain this month and have no concerns about their championship entry being listed as provisional, sporting director Graeme Lowdon said on Monday.
U.S., Italy, Mexico will rack up World Cup airmiles
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – United States, Italy and Mexico will total 14,000km-plus in air miles in the World Cup first round while Belgium are the team that will spend the least time on a plane, according to Brazilian newspaper Estado de SP.
