Horner surprised by Red Bull speed
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Red Bull team principal Christian Horner said even he was surprised by the sheer pace of championship leader Sebastian Vettel’s car as the German cruised to victory in Singapore on Sunday.
Belgian and U.S.-backed teams win world time trial crowns
(Reuters) – Belgium’s Omega Pharma-Quickstep won a thrilling men’s team time trial while American outfit Specialized-Lululemon cruised to a comfortable victory in the women’s race on the opening day of the world road cycling championships in Italy on S…
Alonso eyes 2014 after Vettel strolls again
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Fernando Alonso recognized the Formula One title battle was effectively over on Sunday after his skill and a calculated gamble with the tires were still no match for championship leader Sebastian Vettel at the Singapore Grand Prix…
Raikkonen back on the podium despite injury
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Kimi Raikkonen enjoyed an unexpected podium finish at the Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday after racing from 13th to third despite a back injury that had threatened to prevent him driving.
Simon upsets champion Tsonga in Metz to clinch 11th title
METZ, France (Reuters) – Gilles Simon defeated defending champion and compatriot Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 6-4 6-3 in the Metz Open final on Sunday to become the joint second most successful Frenchman of the open era with an 11th ATP Tour title.
Vettel eases to Singapore hat-trick
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel cruised to a third straight Singapore Grand Prix victory on Sunday and moved 60 points clear of Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso after a dominant drive under the floodlights at the Marina Bay Street Circuit.
Caterham extend engine deal with Renault
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Formula One backmarkers Caterham have agreed a three-year contract extension with engine supplier Renault, the team said on Sunday.
Radwanska rallies to win year’s third title in Korea
(Reuters) – Polish top seed Agnieszka Radwanska came from behind to beat Russia’s Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 6-7(6) 6-3 6-4 in the final of the Korea Open in Seoul on Sunday and bag her third WTA title of the year.
‘Flying Alone’ Zhang hopes Guangzhou win a new start
(Reuters) – Zhang Shuai was aware of the risks involved when she opted to “Fly Alone” two months ago but the 24-year-old Chinese now stands vindicated after winning her maiden WTA Tour title on Saturday.
Gale Sayers’ lawyers to drop concussion suit against NFL
(Reuters) – A lawyer for pro football Hall of Famer Gale Sayers said on Saturday he would drop a federal lawsuit filed on the former player’s behalf that accuses the National Football League of failing to warn him about and protect him against head inj…
