(Reuters) – Scottish-based Standard Life Investments has become the first worldwide sponsor of golf's Ryder Cup after signing a deal to back the next two editions of the biennial tea m event. "We are delighted to welcome Standard Life Investments as a worldwide partner to both the 2014 and 2016 Ryder Cups in what is an historic agreement," said Pete Bevacqua, chief executive officer of the PGA of America. … Golf-Ryder Cup signs up first worldwide sponsor
Feb 25 (Reuters) – Scottish-based Standard Life Investments has become the first worldwide sponsor of golf’s Ryder Cup after signing a deal to back the next two editions of the biennial team event. “We are delighted to welcome Standard Life Investments as a worldwide partner to both the 2014 and 2016 Ryder Cups in what is an historic agreement,” said Pete Bevacqua, chief executive officer of the PGA of America. …
FIFA extends bans to 58 in Chinese fixing cases
ZURICH (AP) — FIFA has given worldwide bans to 58 soccer players and officials found guilty in Chinese match-fixing cases.
2013 Asian Champions League Team Intros: Group G
In our third round-up of ACL participants, we look at a Group F which features J-League champions Sanfrecce Hiroshima, 2009 ACL champs Pohang Steelers, and Uzbek titans Bunyodkor Motor racing-Dallara to work with Formula E electric series
LONDON, Feb 25 (Reuters) – Italian racecar maker Dallara has joined a consortium to design and build chassis for the new Formula E electric series to start next year. Spark Racing Technology said in a statement on Monday that Dallara, who have designed and built cars for Formula One and open-wheel series in America, would undertake “the execution and approval of the new monocoque”. Formula One contenders McLaren will provide the engine, transmission and electronics for the cars to race in the FIA-sanctioned championship that aims to have a grid of 10 teams and 20 drivers in 2014. …
Bulgaria plans to abandon games marred by racism
SOFIA (Reuters) – The Bulgarian Football Union (BFU) has warned its clubs that match delegates will now be able to abandon league games in the event of racist behaviour by fans. “BFU’s delegates will order the (stadium) speaker to warn the crowd,” the governing body said in a statement ahead of the league’s resumption on Saturday following a three-month break. “Cases of racism and discrimination can lead to termination of the game and fines of 37,500 levs ($25,200).” The BFU appoints a match delegate for every league game and he is the highest authority in attendance. …
Soccer-Bulgaria plans to abandon games marred by racism
SOFIA, Feb 25 (Reuters) – The Bulgarian Football Union (BFU) has warned its clubs that match delegates will now be able to abandon league games in the event of racist behaviour by fans. “BFU’s delegates will order the (stadium) speaker to warn the crowd,” the governing body said in a statement ahead of the league’s resumption on Saturday following a three-month break. “Cases of racism and discrimination can lead to termination of the game and fines of 37,500 levs ($25,200).” The BFU appoints a match delegate for every league game and he is the highest authority in attendance. …
Johnson back on top with 2nd Daytona 500 victory
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla . (AP) -- Jimmie Johnson went two years without a title and suddenly became an afterthought at the Daytona 500. 
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