Reprimanded Rosberg keeps Silverstone win
SILVERSTONE, England (Reuters) – British Grand Prix winner Nico Rosberg breathed a sigh of relief on Sunday after Formula One stewards decided not to punish him for an alleged flag infringement that might have cost him the victory.
Blake not ruled out of world 100 meters title defense – manager
KINGSTON (Reuters) – World 100 meters champion Yohan Blake has not been ruled out of defending his title in Moscow in August because of injury, his manager Cubie Seegobin said on Sunday, knocking down media reports that the Jamaican was to undergo surg…
Rosberg triumphs in Britain after Vettel retires
SILVERSTONE (Reuters) – Germany’s Nico Rosberg won a dramatic British Grand Prix for Mercedes on Sunday after one of several explosive tire failures scuppered team mate Lewis Hamilton’s hopes of home victory.
Tire failure wrecks Hamilton’s home hopes
SILVERSTONE, England (Reuters) – Sudden Tire failure wrecked Lewis Hamilton’s hopes of a home British Grand Prix victory on Sunday after the Mercedes driver had led from pole position.
Police arrest 15 for attacking Bulgarian FA headquarters
SOFIA (Reuters) – Fifteen people have been held by police in connection with an attack on the Bulgarian Football Union (BFU) headquarters on Saturday, the country’s interior ministry said on Sunday.
Pittsburgh first to 50 wins in Major Leagues
(Reuters) – The Pittsburgh Pirates claimed their eighth successive victory with a 2-1 triumph over the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday and became the first team in Major League Baseball to 50 wins this season.
Ledecky breaks Evans’ 1500 freestyle record at U.S. Nationals
(Reuters) – Katie Ledecky broke Janet Evans’ 25-year-old meeting record to claim the women’s 1500 meters freestyle at the U.S. National Championships on Saturday, and becoming the second fastest American of all time in the event.
I am delighted to be here laughs lugubrious Del Bosque
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Spain’s famously lugubrious coach Vicente Del Bosque was delighted Spain were playing Brazil in the Confederations Cup final at the Maracana on Sunday – even if he was not showing it.
Contador down as Kittel wins chaotic Tour start
BASTIA, France (Reuters) – Double champion Alberto Contador took a spectacular tumble as the Tour de France got off to a chaotic start with German Marcel Kittel winning a crash-marred opening stage on Saturday.
Park heads towards U.S. Open title
(Reuters) – South Korean golfer Inbee Park forged to a four-shot lead after the third round of the U.S. Women’s Open at Sebonack Golf Club in New York on Saturday, giving her the chance to win the first three major championships of the year.
