F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone supports Jean Todt as replacement for FIA president MosleySeptember 25th, 2009 F1 boss Ecclestone backing Todt for FIA presidentPARIS — Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone is supporting Jean Todt to replace Max Mosley as president of motor racing's governing body. Mosley, whose fourth and final term as FIA president will end in October's elections, is also backing Todt.
Ky. coroner report called H.S. football death an accident, was completed before charges filedAugust 30th, 2009 Coroner report: Teen's football death an accidentLOUISVILLE, Ky. — A coroner's report completed months before a high school football coach was charged with reckless homicide in a player's death declared the death an accident.
Montreal mayor says tentative deal reached for Formula One to return to city in 2010August 13th, 2009 Montreal mayor: F1 to return to city next yearMONTREAL — Montreal's mayor says a tentative deal has been reached to return Formula One racing to the city in 2010. Mayor Gerald Tremblay says the race date and other details still have to be worked out.
Alinghi boss Ernesto Bertarelli defends use of engine on boat to trim sails for America's CupJuly 23rd, 2009 Bertarelli defends Alinghi engine to trim sailsLE BOUVERET, Switzerland — Alinghi boss Ernesto Bertarelli has defended the use of an engine his team put on its catamaran to trim the sails during the next America's Cup. The Swiss tycoon says the rules don't exclude the use of an engine for that purpose, adding that the idea came up as part of the defending champion's response to the challenge of bitter rival BMW Oracle Racing.
F1 boss Ecclestone insists he won't resign over comments praising Hitler's leadershipJuly 6th, 2009 F1 boss Ecclestone insists he won't resignLONDON — Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone insists he will not resign because of his comments praising Adolf Hitler's leadership. In an interview with The Associated Press on Monday, Ecclestone defended his weekend comments that Hitler "got things done."
Ecclestone, F1's commercial rights holder, dismissed calls from the World Jewish Congress that he resign.
Murdered Brit teen Scarlett Keeling's organs sent back to the UKMay 26th, 2009 LONDON - The mother of murdered British teen Scarlett Keeling has revealed that authorities in Goa have finally released her girl's remaining bodily organs. They have been sent to a coroner in the UK.
Renault follows Ferrari in threatening to pull out of F1 in 2010 because of budget capMay 13th, 2009 Renault follows Ferrari in F1 pullout threatLONDON — Renault is following Ferrari in threatening to withdraw from next season's Formula One world championship because of the budget cap imposed by the sport's governing body. It is frustrated that FIA adopted the new regulations while ignoring alternative plans proposed by the teams, Renault said Wednesday.
Ferrari says it won't enter cars in Formula One next season unless budget cap is revokedMay 12th, 2009 Ferrari won't enter 2010 season unless cap revokedMILAN, Italy — The storied Ferrari team threatened to not race in Formula One next season unless the sport's governing body revokes its new budget cap. The Italian team, which has been involved in all 60 seasons of F1 competition, said Tuesday the new FIA guidelines were arbitrary and would set a double standard.
Police arrest suspected crime boss in hideout in his home in southern ItalyMay 10th, 2009 Police arrest suspected crime boss in south ItalyROME — Police say they arrested a fugitive crime boss who they found holed up in a secret room of his brother's house in the southern Italian region of Calabria. Officials of the Carabinieri paramilitary police force in Reggio Calabria say Salvatore Coluccio has been a fugitive since 2005.
F1 boss Mosley's son dies after suspected drug overdoseMay 7th, 2009 LONDON - The son of F1 boss Max Mosley has been found dead after a suspected drugs overdose. Alexander Mosley, 39, was discovered in his home in Notting Hill, West London, reports The Sun.
FIA president Max Mosley's son found dead in London homeMay 6th, 2009 FIA chief Mosley's son found dead in London homeLONDON — A son of world auto racing boss Max Mosley has been found dead in his London home, police and the racing federation said Wednesday. The body of 39-year-old Alexander Mosley was found in his west London apartment Tuesday afternoon.
Son of FIA boss Max Mosley found deadMay 6th, 2009 LONDON - Son of world motorsport supremo Max Mosley was found dead, police and the federation FIA said Wednesday. Alexander Mosley, 39, was found dead in his London home Tuesday.
Hamilton considered quitting Formula OneApril 27th, 2009 LONDON - Lewis Hamilton has said he considered quitting Formula One over the criticism he received after being found guilty of lying to race stewards. The world champion - who finished fourth in yesterday's Bahrain Grand Prix won by Jenson Button - admitted: "I wasn't 100 per cent sure I wanted to be here for the next five years.
Alexander McQueen, Puma team up againJanuary 16th, 2009 LONDON - International fashion brand Alexander McQueen has again teamed up with Puma to create a full range of sports-inspired clothing and accessories. Alexander McQueen Puma, which will cater to both men and women, is to be unveiled for the first time Jan 20 in Milan as a part of the menswear show, reports vogue.co.uk.
Dr. Dre's son died of drug overdose, says reportJanuary 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Rap star Dr. Dre's son died from an overdose of heroin and morphine, says the recently-released coroner's report into the death.