May 24, 2013

Formula 1: Indian GP organizers upbeat despite attendance dip

Red Bull Formula One driver Vettel leads on the first turn of the Indian F1 Grand Prix at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida

(Reuters) – A significant dip in race-day attendances failed to stop Indian Grand Prix organizers basking in the glory of an otherwise successful second edition. The Buddh International Circuit on the outskirts of Delhi put behind the teething problems that plagued the inaugural race last year and put up a show without major glitch. The [...]

FIFA Blatter: Goal-line technology a ‘necessity’

FIFA President Blatter speaks during a news conference after the 62nd FIFA Congress in Budapest

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The most powerful man in soccer called goal-line technology a “necessity” Wednesday, only hours after Ukraine was denied what appeared to be a legitimate goal in its must-win match against England at the European Championship. “After last night’s match GLT is no longer an alternative but a necessity,” FIFA President Sepp [...]