Ex-race car driver, financier charged with defrauding NHL players of $15 million
(Reuters) – A retired professional race car driver and a financial adviser were charged with defrauding players in the National Hockey League of $15 million through a series of global investment schemes, federal prosecutors announced Wednesday.
Schumacher rejected Lotus approach
(Reuters) – Lotus approached Michael Schumacher about making a possible Formula One comeback in the last two races of the season but the retired seven times world champion made it clear he was not interested.
Giants and rival Packers set to clash in pivotal game
EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey (Reuters) – The New York Giants are desperate to take the next step in a steep climb into the playoff picture while the Green Bay Packers are striving to halt a slide in Sunday’s showdown between old rivals.
Analysis – Perez: harshly treated or wrong man for McLaren?
LONDON (Reuters) – Sergio Perez arrived at McLaren in January desperate for success, talking of fighting for wins and Formula One titles, and less than a year later the Mexican will walk away with his goals more distant than ever.
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.
David Beckham back in Miami eyeing a Major League Soccer team
MIAMI (Reuters) – Retired English soccer star David Beckham toured potential stadium sites in Miami on Wednesday, signaling he is forging ahead with his interest in owning a new Major League franchise in the United States.
Hoeness tears as Bayern results at 113-year high
BERLIN (Reuters) – Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness, facing trial for tax evasion next year, broke down in tears as the club posted their best financial results in 113 years.
Five-star Uruguay crush Jordan in World Cup tie
AMMAN (Reuters) – Uruguay are all but assured of a place at the 2014 World Cup finals after Edinson Cavani led the twice champions to a 5-0 away rout of Jordan in the first leg of their qualifying playoff on Wednesday.
Perez to leave McLaren at end of F1 season
LONDON (Reuters) – Mexican Formula One driver Sergio Perez issued a statement on Wednesday confirming he would be leaving McLaren after just one year with the former champions who are enduring their worst season since 1980.
Former Oakland Raiders tight end Christensen dead at 57
(Reuters) – Former Oakland Raiders and Dallas Cowboys football player Todd Christensen has died at a Utah hospital due to complications from surgery, Brigham Young University and several media outlets reported on Wednesday.
