Embattled Oracle replaces tactician Kostecki on America’s Cup yacht
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – America’s Cup defender Oracle Team USA on Thursday replaced its tactician John Kostecki in an attempt to reverse its slipping chances of keeping the trophy in San Francisco, after losing four of the first five races to a stron…
Cape Verde fairytale turns into World Cup nightmare
(Reuters) – Cape Verde’s fairytale progress to the last round of African World Cup qualifiers turned into a nightmare on Thursday when FIFA found them guilty of fielding an ineligible player and turfed them out of the competition.
Kiryienka takes summit win as leader Nibali loses time
PENA CABARGA, Spain (Reuters) – Belarus rider Vasil Kiryienka took a solo win on stage 18’s summit finish of Pena Cabarga in the Tour of Spain on Thursday, while Italian Vincenzo Nibali had his overall lead cut to just three seconds.
Djokovic fired up to recapture Davis Cup glory
BELGRADE (Reuters) – Winning the 2010 Davis Cup for Serbia proved the launch pad for Novak Djokovic to reach the top of the men’s game and the 26-year-old hopes another epic run will have a similar effect.
Czech Stepanek faces Argentine Monaco in Davis Cup opener
PRAGUE (Reuters) – U.S. Open doubles champion Radek Stepanek faces Argentina’s Juan Monaco in the opening singles of the Czech Republic’s Davis Cup semi-final on Friday as the defending champions bid to reach a third final in five years.
No rest for Nadal as Spain pick him for Davis Cup singles
MADRID (Reuters) – Rafa Nadal will play Sergiy Stakhovsky in Friday’s second Davis Cup singles rubber after Spain announced their lineup for the World Group playoff at home to Ukraine on Thursday.
No rest for Nadal as Spain pick him for Davis Cup singles
MADRID (Reuters) – Rafa Nadal will play Sergiy Stakhovsky in Friday’s second Davis Cup singles rubber after Spain announced their lineup for the World Group playoff at home to Ukraine on Thursday.
Ferrari say Raikkonen not an anti-Alonso choice
(Reuters) – Ferrari say their decision to bring 2007 world champion Kimi Raikkonen back to the Formula One team next season will help and not hurt Fernando Alonso’s chances.
Thailand’s Thitiphun takes one-stroke lead in Taiwan
(Reuters) – Thailand’s Thitiphun Chuayprakong birdied the last two holes to grab a one-shot lead after the opening round of Asian Tour’s Yeangder Tournament Players Championship in Taiwan on Thursday.
Yamaha renews Tech3 contract
(Reuters) – Yamaha has renewed a contract with the France-based Tech3 MotoGP team until the end of 2015, the Japanese manufacturer said on Thursday.
