Bertelli, owner of America's Cup challenger team Luna Rossa Challenge, speaks at a news conference in Alameda

Reuters - By Noel Randewich and Ronnie Cohen ALAMEDA, California (Reuters) - The head of the Italian sailing team in the America's Cup called on Friday for lowering limits on wind speeds and other safety measu…

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  • America's Cup sailing suspended for review of boats and dangers Reuters - 14 hours ago

    By Ronnie Cohen and Noel Randewich SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Clouds hung over the America's Cup sailing regatta on Friday after investigators asked the teams to temporarily halt practicing on blustery San Francisco bay following a deadly accident last week. Organizers have said races will go ahead in July, despite growing …

  • Pirelli tyres are seen in the pit lane on June 10, 2012 in Montreal, Canada
    Increased venom as F1 tyre war erupts again AFP News - 17 hours ago

    Formula One's increasingly-bitter 'tyre war' erupted again, with increased venom, this week when Ferrari followed Lotus in hitting out at rivals Red Bull and accusing … More »Increased venom as F1 tyre war erupts again

    Pirelli tyres are seen in the pit lane on June 10, 2012 in Montreal, Canada

    Formula One's increasingly-bitter 'tyre war' erupted again, with increased venom, this week when Ferrari followed Lotus in hitting out at rivals Red Bull and accusing the champion team of having a selective memory and tyre suppliers Pirelli of bowing to pressure.

  • Formula One: Increased venom as F1 tyre war erupts again AFP News - 18 hours ago

    Formula One's increasingly-bitter 'tyre war' erupted again, with increased venom, this week when Ferrari followed Lotus in hitting out at rivals Red Bull and accusing … More »Formula One: Increased venom as F1 tyre war erupts again

    Formula One's increasingly-bitter 'tyre war' erupted again, with increased venom, this week when Ferrari followed Lotus in hitting out at rivals Red Bull and accusing the champion team of having a selective memory and tyre suppliers Pirelli of bowing to pressure.

  • Retired race car driver Trickle dead in apparent suicide - police Reuters - Fri, May 17, 2013 8:09 AM PHT

    WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina (Reuters) - Retired race car driver Richard "Dick" Trickle died on Thursday from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound at a North Carolina … More »Retired race car driver Trickle dead in apparent suicide - police

    WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina (Reuters) - Retired race car driver Richard "Dick" Trickle died on Thursday from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound at a North Carolina cemetery, sheriff's officials said. Trickle, 71, was found lying near his pickup after a man believed to be him called the Lincoln County Communications …

  • Lotus Formula One team principal Boullier attends a news conference following the second practice session of the Australian F1 Grand Prix at the Albert Park circuit in Melbourne
    Lotus boss unhappy with Pirelli tyre changes Reuters - Fri, May 17, 2013 6:10 AM PHT

    LONDON (Reuters) - Pirelli's decision to change the Formula One tyres after just six races penalises those who have done a better job than others in getting the existing … More »Lotus boss unhappy with Pirelli tyre changes

    Lotus Formula One team principal Boullier attends a news conference following the second practice session of the Australian F1 Grand Prix at the Albert Park circuit in Melbourne

    LONDON (Reuters) - Pirelli's decision to change the Formula One tyres after just six races penalises those who have done a better job than others in getting the existing ones to work, Lotus principal Eric Boullier said on Thursday. "Just imagine for a moment that because a football team can't run as fast as its opponent, …

  • McLaren say Honda deal keeps them among F1 elite Reuters - Thu, May 16, 2013 9:17 PM PHT

    By Alan Baldwin LONDON (Reuters) - McLaren's Formula One engine deal with Honda from 2015 is a vital step to ensure they can keep punching at the same weight as works … More »McLaren say Honda deal keeps them among F1 elite

    By Alan Baldwin LONDON (Reuters) - McLaren's Formula One engine deal with Honda from 2015 is a vital step to ensure they can keep punching at the same weight as works team rivals Ferrari and Mercedes, managing director Jonathan Neale said on Thursday. The Woking team have used engines provided by former shareholders Mercedes …

  • Three generations of Honda Formula One cars on display in Tokyo, on May 16, 2013
    Honda to return as F1 engine supplier in 2015 AFP News - Thu, May 16, 2013 6:21 PM PHT

    Japanese automaker Honda said Thursday it will return to Formula One in 2015 as an engine supplier to British team McLaren in a bid to revive their championship-winning … More »Honda to return as F1 engine supplier in 2015

    Three generations of Honda Formula One cars on display in Tokyo, on May 16, 2013

    Japanese automaker Honda said Thursday it will return to Formula One in 2015 as an engine supplier to British team McLaren in a bid to revive their championship-winning partnership.

  • The 2006 Honda RA106, 1988 McLaren Honda MP4/4 and 1965 Honda RA272 F1 cars are displayed at the company headquarters in Tokyo
    Honda to return to F1 in 2015 as McLaren engine supplier Reuters - Thu, May 16, 2013 5:58 PM PHT

    By Yoko Kubota TOKYO (Reuters) - Honda is returning to Formula One racing in 2015, after a seven-year hiatus, as McLaren's engine partner, the Japanese carmaker said … More »Honda to return to F1 in 2015 as McLaren engine supplier

    The 2006 Honda RA106, 1988 McLaren Honda MP4/4 and 1965 Honda RA272 F1 cars are displayed at the company headquarters in Tokyo

    By Yoko Kubota TOKYO (Reuters) - Honda is returning to Formula One racing in 2015, after a seven-year hiatus, as McLaren's engine partner, the Japanese carmaker said on Thursday. The link-up between Honda and McLaren, the second most successful team in the sport after Ferrari in terms of race wins and drivers' titles, will …

  • McLaren F1 driver Button of Britain drives during the first practice session of the Spanish F1 Grand Prix at the Circuit de Catalunya in Montmelo
    Button thrilled by Honda return to F1 Reuters - Thu, May 16, 2013 5:52 PM PHT

    By Alan Baldwin LONDON (Reuters) - Jenson Button, the last driver to win a grand prix for Honda, was thrilled to discover on Thursday that the Japanese carmaker was returning … More »Button thrilled by Honda return to F1

    McLaren F1 driver Button of Britain drives during the first practice session of the Spanish F1 Grand Prix at the Circuit de Catalunya in Montmelo

    By Alan Baldwin LONDON (Reuters) - Jenson Button, the last driver to win a grand prix for Honda, was thrilled to discover on Thursday that the Japanese carmaker was returning to Formula One as engine partner to his McLaren team from 2015. The British 2009 world champion, who won the Hungarian Grand Prix for Honda in 2006 …

  • Formula One: Honda to return as engine supplier in 2015 AFP News - Thu, May 16, 2013 5:35 PM PHT

    Japanese automaker Honda said Thursday it will return to Formula One in 2015 as an engine supplier to British team McLaren in a bid to revive their championship-winning … More »Formula One: Honda to return as engine supplier in 2015

    Japanese automaker Honda said Thursday it will return to Formula One in 2015 as an engine supplier to British team McLaren in a bid to revive their championship-winning partnership.

  • Motor racing-Button thrilled by Honda return to F1 Reuters - Thu, May 16, 2013 4:40 PM PHT

    By Alan Baldwin LONDON, May 16 (Reuters) - Jenson Button, the last driver to win a grand prix for Honda, was thrilled to discover on Thursday that the Japanese carmaker … More »Motor racing-Button thrilled by Honda return to F1

    By Alan Baldwin LONDON, May 16 (Reuters) - Jenson Button, the last driver to win a grand prix for Honda, was thrilled to discover on Thursday that the Japanese carmaker was returning to Formula One as engine partner to his McLaren team from 2015. The British 2009 world champion, who won the Hungarian Grand Prix for Honda …

  • Philippine boxing hero Manny Pacquiao during a press conference in Hollywood, California, on April 20, 2011
    Pacquiao lands sixth in earnings among non-US athletes Yahoo! PH Sports - Thu, May 16, 2013 10:41 AM PHT

    Manny Pacquiao has again made it to the list of highest-earning non-American athletes, according to a survey compiled by Sports Illustrated. More »Pacquiao lands sixth in earnings among non-US athletes

    Philippine boxing hero Manny Pacquiao during a press conference in Hollywood, California, on April 20, 2011

    Manny Pacquiao has again made it to the list of highest-earning non-American athletes, according to a survey compiled by Sports Illustrated.

  • CA-SPORTS Summary Reuters - Thu, May 16, 2013 7:24 AM PHT

    Boxer Floyd Mayweather tops highest-paid U.S. athletes' list NEW YORK (Reuters) - Undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. is the highest-paid professional athlete in the … More »CA-SPORTS Summary

    Boxer Floyd Mayweather tops highest-paid U.S. athletes' list NEW YORK (Reuters) - Undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. is the highest-paid professional athlete in the United States with expected earnings of at least $90 million this year from just two bouts, according to Sports Illustrated magazine. The 36-year-old welterweight …

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    Motor racing's Ecclestone denies bribery in German case - lawyers Reuters - Thu, May 16, 2013 4:54 AM PHT

    FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Lawyers for Formula One Chief Executive Bernie Ecclestone reiterated on Wednesday that he had not bribed a German banker during the 2005-2006 sale … More »Motor racing's Ecclestone denies bribery in German case - lawyers

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    FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Lawyers for Formula One Chief Executive Bernie Ecclestone reiterated on Wednesday that he had not bribed a German banker during the 2005-2006 sale of a stake in the motor racing business, after a newspaper reported he had been charged by prosecutors. German newspaper Sueddeutsche Zeitung reported on …

  • World champion Ayrton Senna (left) and Alain Prost sit on Senna's McLaren Honda in Adelaide on November 12, 1988
    Honda 'to announce Formula One comeback' AFP News - Wed, May 15, 2013 10:36 PM PHT

    Honda are expected to announce shortly they will return to Formula One in 2015 as an engine supplier to British team McLaren to revive their championship-winning partnership, … More »Honda 'to announce Formula One comeback'

    World champion Ayrton Senna (left) and Alain Prost sit on Senna's McLaren Honda in Adelaide on November 12, 1988

    Honda are expected to announce shortly they will return to Formula One in 2015 as an engine supplier to British team McLaren to revive their championship-winning partnership, a company source said Wednesday.

  • Three-time Formula One Grand Prix world champion Stewart gestures in the paddock ahead of the qualifying session of the Singapore F1 Grand Prix
    F1 needs consistency on licence points -Stewart Reuters - Wed, May 15, 2013 10:30 PM PHT

    By Alan Baldwin LONDON (Reuters) - Formula One must have a permanent race steward attending all races if a licence penalty points system for drivers is to be introduced … More »F1 needs consistency on licence points -Stewart

    Three-time Formula One Grand Prix world champion Stewart gestures in the paddock ahead of the qualifying session of the Singapore F1 Grand Prix

    By Alan Baldwin LONDON (Reuters) - Formula One must have a permanent race steward attending all races if a licence penalty points system for drivers is to be introduced next season, according to triple world champion Jackie Stewart. Formula One teams approved the licence plan at last weekend's Spanish Grand Prix and it …

  • Honda to return to F1 in 2015 with McLaren -sources Reuters - Wed, May 15, 2013 9:13 PM PHT

    By Norihiko Shirouzu and Yoko Kubota TOKYO (Reuters) - Honda will return to Formula One in 2015 as McLaren engine partners, replacing Mercedes, sources close to the company … More »Honda to return to F1 in 2015 with McLaren -sources

    By Norihiko Shirouzu and Yoko Kubota TOKYO (Reuters) - Honda will return to Formula One in 2015 as McLaren engine partners, replacing Mercedes, sources close to the company said on Wednesday. Honda's Chief Executive Takanobu Ito is set to make an official announcement as early as Thursday, one of the sources added. The …

  • Formula One: Honda to announce comeback AFP News - Wed, May 15, 2013 3:47 PM PHT

    Honda are expected to announce shortly they will return to Formula One in 2015 as an engine supplier to British team McLaren to revive their championship-winning partnership, … More »Formula One: Honda to announce comeback

    Honda are expected to announce shortly they will return to Formula One in 2015 as an engine supplier to British team McLaren to revive their championship-winning partnership, a company source said Wednesday.

  • Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone on January 26, 2013 in Kitzbuehel, Austria
    Ecclestone facing bribery charges - report AFP News - Wed, May 15, 2013 6:00 AM PHT

    Formula One mogul Bernie Ecclestone faces charges in Germany relating to a bribery case, the daily Sueddeutsche Zeitung reported Tuesday. More »Ecclestone facing bribery charges - report

    Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone on January 26, 2013 in Kitzbuehel, Austria

    Formula One mogul Bernie Ecclestone faces charges in Germany relating to a bribery case, the daily Sueddeutsche Zeitung reported Tuesday.

  • Formula One: Ecclestone facing bribery charges - report AFP News - Wed, May 15, 2013 5:54 AM PHT

    Formula One mogul Bernie Ecclestone faces charges in Germany relating to a bribery case, the daily Sueddeutsche Zeitung reported Tuesday. More »Formula One: Ecclestone facing bribery charges - report

    Formula One mogul Bernie Ecclestone faces charges in Germany relating to a bribery case, the daily Sueddeutsche Zeitung reported Tuesday.

  • Takuma Sato of Japan prepares to get in his car during Indianapolis 500 practice on May 12, 2013 in Indianapolis
    Sato sets IndyCar points pace as 500 looms AFP News - Wed, May 15, 2013 4:48 AM PHT

    Japan's Takuma Sato, a last-lap crash victim while battling for the lead in last year's Indianapolis 500, comes back this year with a historic victory and the IndyCar … More »Sato sets IndyCar points pace as 500 looms

    Takuma Sato of Japan prepares to get in his car during Indianapolis 500 practice on May 12, 2013 in Indianapolis

    Japan's Takuma Sato, a last-lap crash victim while battling for the lead in last year's Indianapolis 500, comes back this year with a historic victory and the IndyCar season points lead.