Vettel staying with Red Bull to end of 2015
LONDON (Reuters) – Triple Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel will race for Red Bull until the end of 2015 after the team announced on Tuesday he had extended his contract by a further year.
Champion trainer Henry Cecil dies at 70
LONDON (Reuters) – English champion racehorse trainer Henry Cecil, who triumphed a record 75 times at Royal Ascot, died of cancer on Tuesday at the age of 70.
Saturated Merion too soft for Donald’s liking
ARDMORE, Pennsylvania (Reuters) – Like most top golfers, Luke Donald prefers major championship venues to play firm and fast, so the Englishman rues the fact that Merion Golf Club has been softened by heavy rain for this week’s U.S. Open.
Ferrari back FIA’s handling of Mercedes test
(Reuters) – Ferrari backed Formula One’s governing body on Tuesday for their handling of a tyre testing controversy involving rivals Mercedes.
Williams to provide batteries for Formula E series
LONDON (Reuters) – Former Formula One world champions Williams will design and provide batteries for cars racing in a new Formula E electric series due to start next year, they said on Tuesday.
Cincinnati Bengals ‘Pacman’ Jones charged with assault
(Reuters) – Cincinnati Bengals defensive back Adam “Pacman” Jones was arrested on Monday on charges that he punched a woman last week in a late night confrontation in downtown Cincinnati, police said, in the football player’s latest bout with legal tro…
Hollins will not return as head coach, say Grizzlies
(Reuters) – Memphis Grizzlies head coach Lionel Hollins will not be offered a new contract and is no longer with the club, the National Basketball Association team said on Monday.
Garcia, Woods shake hands after recent unpleasantness
(Reuters) – Sergio Garcia approached Tiger Woods at the driving range at Merion Golf Club on Monday and after a brief exchange shook hands with the world number one in an apparent attempt to make up after their recent unpleasantness.
Cheeks named Pistons’ new coach
(Reuters) – The Detroit Pistons have named Maurice Cheeks as their new head coach, signing him to a multi-year contract, the National Basketball Association team said on Monday.
Soggy Merion could be target of birdie binge
(Reuters) – British Open champion Ernie Els said players would be gearing up for a birdie fest at this week’s U.S. Open after heavy rains drenched the classic but relatively short Merion Golf Club.
