John Andretti dies of cancer at age 56
(Reuters) – IndyCar and NASCAR driver John Andretti has died at age 56 after a…
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Bryant death has Lopez and Shakira planning Super Bowl message
MIAMI (Reuters) – Kobe Bryant’s death in a helicopter crash has reminded everyone how fragile life is, Jennifer Lopez and Shakira said on Thursday, and the pop superstars plan to use their Super Bowl halftime show to convey that message.
Chiefs’ Hill may make run at Tokyo Olympics after Super Bowl
MIAMI (Reuters) – Tyreek Hill is one of the fastest players in the NFL and…
Ames leads in Morocco after opening-round 63
Canadian Stephen Ames shot a 9-under-par 63 on Thursday to take a four-stroke lead after…
Golf: McDowell and Green set early pace at Saudi International
(Reuters) – Graeme McDowell birdied his final three holes in difficult conditions to grab a share of the lead alongside Gavin Green after the opening round of the Saudi International in King Abdullah Economic City on Thursday.
Marino says Chiefs quarterback Mahomes must savor precious Super Bowl shot
TORONTO (Reuters) – Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes may one day write his own chapter in the NFL record book but should make the most of his first Super Bowl appearance in case he never returns, according to Pro Football Hall of Famer Dan Marino.
Taekwondo: Iran’s Zolghadri moves to Bulgaria to pursue Olympic dream
SOFIA (Reuters) – Iranian taekwondo competitor Farzad Zolghadri said on Thursday he intends to represent Bulgaria at this summer’s Tokyo Olympics, adding his move has nothing to do with politics and is motivated purely by improving his chances of success.
Russian federation rejects call to expel it over doping offences
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia’s suspended athletics federation said it would continue to battle to prove…
Imperious Djokovic downs Federer in straight sets to reach final
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Novak Djokovic once again beat great rival Roger Federer at a Grand Slam on Thursday with a 7-6(1) 6-4 6-3 win to reach the Australian Open final and remain on course for a record-extending eighth title at Melbourne Park.
Muguruza on a mission at Melbourne Park
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Breaking into a first final at a hardcourt Grand Slam would seem a good excuse for a jubilant post-match celebration but a small fist pump and a steely glance at the players box was all Garbine Muguruza allowed herself at the Australian Open on Thursday.
Thiem faces familiar foe Zverev in Australian Open semis
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – World number five Dominic Thiem heads into Friday’s Australian Open semi-final against Alexander Zverev knowing he will have to put their friendship aside to continue his charge towards a maiden Grand Slam title.
Djokovic downs Federer in straight sets to reach final
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Novak Djokovic once again beat great rival Roger Federer at a Grand Slam on Thursday with a 7-6(1) 6-4 6-3 win to reach the Australian Open final and remain on course for a record-extending eighth title at Melbourne Park.