Motor racing: Alonso says Indy 500 is even bigger than he thought Fernando Alonso had a hunch that entering next month's Indianapolis 500 was going to be a big deal but on Thursday he confessed to a misjudgement – the race was even bigger than he had imagined. Speaking to […]
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First African-born MLB player gets hit in debut Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Gift Ngoepe became the first African-born player to appear in a Major League Baseball game on Wednesday and marked his debut by getting a hit in his first at-bat. The 27-year-old South African, who was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis […]
Nadal wins on own court to reach Barcelona Open third round Rafael Nadal saw off Rogerio Dutra Silva 6-1 6-2 on Wednesday to reach the last 16 of the Barcelona Open, while Andy Murray advanced after opponent Bernard Tomic withdrew. Playing on the newly renamed Rafa Nadal court at the […]
Copa America set to increase to 16-team tournament The Copa America is likely to be expanded to 16 teams when it next takes place in Brazil in 2019, South American soccer's governing body said on Wednesday. "The board has agreed that it will take place in Brazil and the ideal […]
Soccer: Chelsea calm nerves and extend lead with win over Southampton Buoyant Chelsea extended their Premier League lead and calmed nerves at Stamford Bridge with a 4-2 win over Southampton on Tuesday that moved them seven points clear of their nearest pursuers Tottenham Hotspur. Goals from Eden Hazard, captain Gary […]
F1 to ditch 'halo' protection device in favor of screen Formula One is set to abandon plans for a 'halo' head protection system in favor of a transparent screen that could be introduced for 2018. The governing International Automobile Federation (FIA) announced the development following a meeting of the sport's […]
Athletics: Bekele was not wearing 'Breaking2 shoes', say Nike The running shoes that Kenenisa Bekele blamed for his struggles in Sunday's London Marathon were not the revolutionary new model designed for use in the Breaking2 attempt on a sub-two hour marathon, manufacturers Nike said on Tuesday. Track superstar Bekele was […]
Australian Olympic Committee chief Coates says victim of 'vindictive' campaign Australian Olympic Committee President John Coates has said that allegations of bullying leveled against his long-serving lieutenant Mike Tancred are part of a "vindictive" campaign aimed at bringing his 27-year reign to an end. Coates, an International Olympic Committee vice […]
Canada, Germany deliver shock World Relays wins Canada survived a scary moment in the heats before going on to deliver a stunning win ahead of the United States and Jamaica in the men's 4×200 meters at the IAAF World Relays on Sunday. Germany produced another surprise an hour later when […]
Notes found by ex-NFL star Hernandez's body turned over to family Three handwritten notes found by the body of former New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez following his suicide in a Massachusetts prison cell last week were handed over to his family on Monday, an official said. The order by […]
