FIA head Todt has open road to re-election
LONDON (Reuters) – Jean Todt, the president of world motorsport’s governing body, will stand unopposed for re-election next month after rival David Ward announced on Thursday he was withdrawing his candidacy.
Five million dollar colt battling for life after spider-bite
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – The half-brother of Australia’s unbeaten champion race horse Black Caviar is battling for his life after being bitten by a venomous spider, local media reported on Thursday.
FIFA ‘unable to intervene’ in Belounis case
(Reuters) – Soccer’s governing body FIFA has said that it cannot intervene in the case of French footballer Zahir Belounis, who says he is trapped in Qatar because he cannot obtain an exit visa following a dispute with his club.
Inquiry can help to restore image – UCI chief
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Cycling has a difficult process of soul-searching to get through if it is to restore its reputation after years of doping scandals, new International Cycling Union (UCI) president Brian Cookson said on Thursday.
Inquiry can help to restore image – UCI chief
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Cycling has a difficult process of soul-searching to get through if it is to restore its reputation after years of doping scandals, new International Cycling Union (UCI) president Brian Cookson said on Thursday.
Wembley flares leave English, Polish FAs out of pocket
LONDON (Reuters) – FIFA has fined both the English and Polish football associations after visiting fans lit flares at Wembley Stadium when their sides met in a World Cup qualifier last month.
Cullen steals Scott’s thunder to lead Australian Masters
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Unheralded local player Nick Cullen upstaged defending champion Adam Scott by shooting a sparkling six-under 65 to take a two-shot lead after the opening round of the Australian Masters on Thursday.
Ex-NFL player Hurd sentenced to 15 years in prison for drug trafficking
DALLAS (Reuters) – A U.S. federal judge sentenced former Dallas Cowboys and Chicago Bears receiver Sam Hurd to 15 years in prison for trying to set up a drug ring that would have been a major supplier of cocaine and marijuana to the Chicago area.
Kershaw, Scherzer named Cy Young winners
(Reuters) – Clayton Kershaw came within one vote of perfection in winning the National League Cy Young Award as best pitcher of the season, and Max Scherzer was one step behind him in claiming American League honors on Wednesday.
Mexico thrash New Zealand 5-1 in World Cup playoff
(Reuters) – Mexico thumped New Zealand 5-1 in the first leg of their qualifying playoff on Wednesday to take a massive step towards a place in next year’s World Cup finals.
