Laguna Seca off 2014 MotoGP calendar
(Reuters) – The United States will have only two MotoGP races next year after Laguna Seca was left off a 19-race provisional calendar published on Wednesday which includes the return of Brazil and Argentina.
Vettel can expect a quieter crowd in Korea
SEOUL (Reuters) – Sebastian Vettel has heard boos from the crowd after winning the last three races but Sunday’s Korean Grand Prix should put a stop to that.
No Australian Open ticket for banned John Tomic
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – John Tomic, father and coach of Australian tennis player Bernard Tomic, will be barred from the Australian Open as he continues his suspension from the ATP tour for assaulting his son’s former training partner.
Blackhawks open Cup defense with comeback win over Capitals
(Reuters) – The Blackhawks scored three unanswered third period goals to open the defense of their Stanley Cup crown with thrilling 6-4 comeback victory over the Washington Capitals in Chicago on Tuesday.
Rampant Pirates down Reds to book NLDS berth
(Reuters) – After more than two decades of misery, the Pittsburgh Pirates celebrated their return to postseason action with a rousing 6-2 home victory over the Cincinnati Reds in their do-or-die National League wild card playoff game on Tuesday.
America’s Cup ‘vultures’ already circling Team NZ: Dalton
WELLINGTON (Reuters) – Team New Zealand’s design and sailing team are under siege from rival challengers keen to snap up their expertise before the next America’s Cup, syndicate head Grant Dalton has said.
USOC backs gay rights but won’t lead charge for change
PARK CITY, Utah (Reuters) – U.S. Olympic officials said on Tuesday they support amending the Olympic Charter to boost support for gay athletes but cautioned that its main role is as a sports body and not a human rights organization.
Severe Cup cut for Oosthuizen and Schwartzel
DUBLIN, Ohio (Reuters) – Good friends Louis Oosthuizen and Charl Schwartzel can only hope that their matchplay strategy works out a lot better for the Internationals than their hairstyle plans at this week’s Presidents Cup.
Woods enjoying comical atmosphere on U.S. Cup team
DUBLIN, Ohio (Reuters) – For one of the most successful individual sportsmen of his generation, Tiger Woods certainly enjoys the novelty of being part of a team.
Bolt to race 100 meters on major Buenos Aires avenue
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Olympic champion Usain Bolt will run a 100 meters exhibition race on a track laid down on the iconic 9 de Julio Avenue in central Buenos Aires in December, local media reported on Tuesday.
