NASCAR commissioner Phelps to resign from role at end of January
Jan 6 : NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps has decided to resign from the stock car racing circuit less than a year after taking on the role, the company said on Tuesday.
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NASCAR commissioner Steve Phelps resigns amid backlash over texts - ESPN
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR commissioner Steve Phelps on Tuesday announced his resignation after more than 20 years with the top racing series in the United States and a nasty federal trial in which inflammatory texts he sent during contentious revenue sharing negotiations were revealed.
The inside story of why Man United sacked Ruben Amorim - ESPN
There were doubts about Ruben Amorim from the start.
Milano Cortina Winter Games back on track as concerns over snow ease – FIS chief
PARIS, Jan 6 : Preparations for the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics are back on schedule, with snow making and infrastructure work progressing well across all venues, International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) president Johan Eliasch said.
Water skiing would make more sense than novelty events at Winter Games, says FIS chief Eliasch
PARIS, Jan 6 : International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) president Johan Eliasch warned that the Winter Olympics should not be diluted with novelty events, saying the Games must remain rooted in snow and ice — even joking that water skiing would make more sense than some recent proposals.
Sabalenka eases through Brisbane opener, Kyrgios falls at first hurdle
Jan 6 : World number one Aryna Sabalenka began her 2026 campaign with a thumping victory at the Brisbane International on Tuesday while her "Battle of the Sexes" opponent Nick Kyrgios fell short on his return to singles action after nearly a year out.
Former Toronto FC captain Michael Bradley introduced as Red Bulls head coach
Calling it an "incredible opportunity," former Toronto FC captain Michael Bradley was officially introduced as head coach of the New York Red Bulls on Monday.
Djokovic withdraws from Australian Open warm-up in Adelaide
SYDNEY, Jan 6 : Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from next week's Australian Open warm-up tournament in Adelaide to focus on being ready for the year's first Grand Slam at Melbourne Park.