Toyota, the world’s largest automaker, says it’s pulling out of Formula 1 to cut costs
Toyota pulls out of Formula 1 to cut costs Toyota, the world’s largest automaker, says it’s pulling out of Formula One to cut costs
Toyota pulling out of Formula One to cut costs Southwest Airlines extends sponsorship deal with NBA’s Denver Nuggets
Southwest Airlines extends Denver Nuggets deal Toyota confirms it is chasing Formula 1 stars Robert Kubica, Kimi Raikkonen for 2010 seasonSUZUKA, Japan — Toyota has confirmed it is targeting Robert Kubica and Kimi Raikkonen as drivers for the 2010 Formula One season. Nolan Richardson hired to coach WNBA team that doesn’t exist yet in TulsaOKLAHOMA CITY — Investors trying to bring a WNBA franchise to Tulsa said Tuesday that they have hired Nolan Richardson to be the coach — if the city is able to secure a team. Judge approves Star Tribune reorganization, company to emerge from Chapter 11 by month’s endNEW YORK — A federal judge cleared the Star Tribune of Minneapolis on Thursday to emerge from bankruptcy protection by the end of the month under a reorganization that puts Minnesota’s largest newspaper in the hands of its main lenders. Tribune finalizes sale of most of Chicago Cubs, Wrigley, to Ricketts family for $845 millionCHICAGO — Media conglomerate Tribune Co. announced a definitive agreement Friday to sell all but a 5 percent stake in the Chicago Cubs and Wrigley Field to the billionaire Ricketts family, capping a tortuous process that began nearly 2½ years ago. Top secured creditor reaches agreement with Reinsdorf on Coyotes bidPHOENIX — A group headed by Jerry Reinsdorf has taken a significant step in its bid to buy the bankrupt Phoenix Coyotes by reaching an agreement in principal with the franchise’s largest secured creditor. GM Pritchard calls Brandon Roy pillar of Trail Blazers franchisePORTLAND, Ore. — Trail Blazers general manager Kevin Pritchard called Brandon Roy a pillar of the franchise at a press conference Friday during which he formally announced Roy’s multiyear contract extension. Allstate ends sponsorship of Allstate 400 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor SpeedwayINDIANAPOLIS — Allstate Corp. said Monday it is ending its sponsorship of the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard after five years as the lead sponsor of the race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Like Hollywood’s red carpet, the pool-deck question at swim nationals is, Who are you wearing?INDIANAPOLIS — It’s suit madness at the U.S. national championships. Sprint Nextel signs $5 billion networking deal with Ericsson, transfers 6,000 employeesKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Sprint Nextel Corp. on Thursday announced it will transfer operation of its wireless and wireline networks to Swedish telecommunications equipment maker LM Ericsson. Earnhardt needs Daytona to be part of much-needed season turnaroundDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Dale Earnhardt Jr. doesn’t know when he’ll end his winless streak, or how long it will take to turn around his horrendous season. United Football League considering signing Michael Vick for debut seasonNEW YORK — When the United Football League debuts in October, Michael Vick could be one of its players. USA Track signs deal with company that helps athletes track supplementsUSA Track and Field entered a partnership Tuesday with a company that helps athletes find out if supplements they’re thinking about taking are free of banned substances. |