Pope writes to Paralympic champ after accident

Says he has given 'lesson of humanity'. Pope Francis has written to former Formula One driver and Paralympic champion Alex Zanardi, who is in intensive care after suffering severe head injuries in......

Sports Shorts: Alonso wins rain-hit 24 Hours of Daytona

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday IMAGE: Fernando Alonso. Photograph: Benoit Tessier/Reuters Two-time Formula One champion Fernando Alonso won the rain-shortened 24......

Paralympics: Racing driver Zanardi wins gold, 15 years after losing legs

IMAGE: Alessandro Zanardi of Italy competes in 20km H5 hand-cycling road time trial in Rio de Janeiro. Photograph: Gareth Copley/Getty Images. Former Formula One driver Alessandro Zanardi won his......

Pistorius gracious after 100m defeat to Peacock

There was more disappointment at the Paralympics for South Africa's Oscar Pistorius after he was left trailing in the wake of Britain's Jonnie Peacock in the men's 100m final on Thursday.......

Paralympics: Former F1 driver Zanardi enjoys golden day

Former Formula One driver Alex Zanardi, who lost his legs after a horrific crash in 2001, enjoyed a golden finale to his "magical adventure" by winning the Paralympic men's individual H4......