Formula One to launch live Twitter show

LONDON (Reuters) - Formula One is to launch a live post-race show on Twitter starting from next week's Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona and with retired 2016 world champion Nico Rosberg involved, the motor racing series said.

Canada group has serious concerns of IAAF hyperandrogenism rule

(Reuters) - Canada's athletics federation called on Monday for a rigorous review of a new IAAF hyperandrogenism rule.

FIFA begin talks on ambitious new competitions

ZURICH (Reuters) - FIFA began talks on Monday over two new proposed competitions which could reshape international soccer and be worth billions of dollars to the global soccer body.

Harper Nelson to end hurdling career with 2018 season

(Reuters) - A decade after winning Olympic gold, American Dawn Harper Nelson is preparing to clear the final hurdles of her career.

Former world champions take on dozens of chess players in Jerusalem

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Anatoly Karpov and Viswanathan Anand, two former world champions, took on dozens of children and teenagers in simultaneous chess games in Jerusalem on Monday as hundreds of onlookers watched.

Russian doping whistleblower counter-sues athletes, tycoon Prokhorov

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian doping whistleblower Grigory Rodchenkov hit back at a libel lawsuit on Monday by counter-suing three Russian athletes and suing tycoon Mikhail Prokhorov who has backed the athletes' case, a lawyer for Rodchenkov said.

NBA puts gamers in spotlight as esports league tips off

(Reuters) - Artreyo Boyd may not have a fierce crossover dribble or be able to soar through the air like NBA players but that has not kept him from becoming a top-drafted basketball professional like LeBron James without leaving the comforts of his couch.

Motor racing: Honda start talks with Red Bull over 2019 engine supply

BAKU (Reuters) - Honda have had "positive" first talks with former world champions Red Bull about a possible supply of Formula One engines from next season, the Japanese company's motorsport head has said.

Tennis: Top seed Pliskova withdraws from Prague Open

(Reuters) - Czech Republic's Karolina Pliskova has withdrawn from this week's Prague Open and will be replaced by Aliaksandra Sasnovich in the main draw.

Motor racing: Hamilton says Vettel broke the safety car re-start rules

BAKU (Reuters) - Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton has accused Ferrari title rival Sebastian Vettel of failing to play by the rules when leading behind the safety car in Sunday's chaotic Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Golf: Ko breaks victory drought in style

(Reuters) - A two-year win drought marked by changes in coaches, caddies and clubs ended for Lydia Ko on Sunday as the former world number one closed out victory at the Mediheal Championship with a stroke of brilliance.

Horschel's hot putter helps land second New Orleans title

(Reuters) - Billy Horschel won his second Zurich Classic of New Orleans title on Sunday by teaming up with Scott Piercy for a one-stroke victory over compatriots Jason Dufner and Pat Perez to add to his 2013 individual triumph.

Horschel and Piercy claim New Orleans title

(Reuters) - Billy Horschel won his second Zurich Classic of New Orleans title, this time with partner Scott Piercy as the Americans claimed a one-stroke over compatriots Jason Dufner and Pat Perez on Sunday.