Gut leads new generation of winners
BEAVER CREEK, Colorado (Reuters) – Lara Gut and Mikaela Shiffrin have rejuvenated the Alpine skiing World Cup this winter and are set to make life difficult for more established rivals ahead of the Sochi Olympics.
Arsenal go seven clear as Ramsey sinks old club
LONDON (Reuters) – Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey indulged his new scoring habit with two goals in a 3-0 win at his old club Cardiff City as the visitors opened up a seven-point lead at the top of the Premier League on Saturday.
Russian activists ask IOC Bach to investigate gay law
PARIS (Reuters) – Gay rights activists on Saturday asked International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach to launch an independent investigation into the implications of Russian law during next year’s Sochi Games, they said.
FIFPro tells Qatar to abolish kafala system for players
(Reuters) – Qatar has been told by the world players’ union FIFPro to abolish the kafala system for footballers and respect international standards for their contracts.
Galliani to share Milan role with Barbara Berlusconi
ROME (Reuters) – Adriano Galliani has agreed to stay at AC Milan with his previous role of chief executive to be shared with club president Silvio Berlusconi’s daughter Barbara.
Romboni dies at Simoncelli tribute event
(Reuters) – Italian racer Doriano Romboni died on Saturday after being struck by another rider’s bike at an event in memory of late compatriot Marco Simoncelli, who was killed in a similar fashion two years ago.
Michael Jordan to become a father again: magazine
(Reuters) – Retired American basketball star Michael Jordan is going to be a father again. He and his Cuban-American model wife, Yvette Prieto, are expecting their first child, celebrity magazine Us Weekly reported on Saturday, citing an unnamed Jordan…
Schwartzel in line for successful defense of title
MALELANE, South Africa (Reuters) – South African Charl Schwartzel went two shots clear of the chasing pack after the third round of the Alfred Dunhill Championship at Leopard Creek on Saturday to strengthen his chances of retaining his title.
Streaking Heat show no signs of Thanksgiving hangover
TORONTO (Reuters) – The red-hot Miami Heat showed no signs of sluggishness from their massive U.S. Thanksgiving dinner at LeBron James’s house, grinding out a 90-83 win over the Toronto Raptors for their ninth consecutive victory on Friday.
Scott opens four-shot lead over McIlroy in Sydney
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Adam Scott holds the upper hand in his duel with Rory McIlroy going into the final day of the Australian Open after the home favorite posted a four-under-par 68 to open a four-shot lead over the Briton on Saturday.
