Golf: Spieth uses birdie blitz to climb Harbour Town leaderboard
(Reuters) – Jordan Spieth recovered from a poor start with a stunning run of birdies to tie the lowest nine-hole score of his career in the opening round of the …
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On this day: Born June 19, 1978 – Dirk Nowitzki, NBA player
(Reuters) – Dallas Mavericks’ Dirk Nowitzki was one of the finest imports to feature in the NBA and became the first European player to win the league’s Most Valuable Player …
Read MoreWater polo: Hungary’s triple Olympic champion Benedek dies at 47
BUDAPEST (Reuters) – The former captain and coach of Hungary’s water polo team Tibor Benedek, who won three straight Olympic golds as a player in the 2000s and a world …
Read MoreHigh penalty count will open game up eventually: Gatland
WELLINGTON (Reuters) – Fans should get used to a greater number of penalties in the early stages of Super Rugby Aotearoa as teams adjust to new rule interpretations but the …
Read MoreAlcott slams U.S. Open ‘discrimination’ over wheelchair omission
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Australian Paralympic tennis champion Dylan Alcott has slammed the omission of the wheelchair tournament from the U.S. Open, calling it “disgusting discrimination”. FILE PHOTO: Tennis – Australian …
Read MorePilot in Kobe Bryant helicopter crash may have become disoriented in heavy fog, NTSB says
FILE PHOTO: Sherriffs and officials investigate the helicopter crash site of NBA star Kobe Bryant in Calabasas, California, U.S., January 27, 2020. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok/File Photo LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – The …
Read MoreSoccer: Players take a knee as Premier League restarts
Soccer Football – Premier League – Aston Villa v Sheffield United – Villa Park, Birmingham, Britain – June 17, 2020 Aston Villa’s Keinan Davis and Sheffield United’s John Lundstram take …
Read MoreChampions League to be completed with eight-team tournament in Lisbon
BERN (Reuters) – This season’s Champions League, suspended in March because of the COVID-19 pandemic, will be completed with an eight-team mini-tournament which will be held in Lisbon in August, …
Read MoreCanada’s Dabrowski slams decision to go ahead with U.S. Open
(Reuters) – Canadian doubles specialist Gabriela Dabrowski has hit out at the decision to go ahead with this year’s U.S. Open, saying that despite strict health protocols it will be …
Read MoreHalep ‘highly unlikely’ to play restricted U.S. Open
MUMBAI (Reuters) – World number two Simona Halep is “highly unlikely” to play in the U.S. Open with organisers set to put strict health protocols in place for the Grand …
Read MoreColeman facing possible doping ban after whereabouts failure
FILE PHOTO: Athletics – World Athletics Championships – Doha 2019 – Men’s 4×100 Metres Relay Final – Khalifa International Stadium, Doha, Qatar – October 5, 2019 Christian Coleman of the …
Read MoreSilver: NBA will address player concerns before return
NBA commissioner Adam Silver plans to listen for now, but expects the league to address all player concerns before games resume in Orlando next month. FILE PHOTO: Basketball – NBA …
Read MoreU.S. Open to go ahead without fans, says New York Governor Cuomo
(Reuters) – New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday gave the green light for the U.S. Open to be held from Aug. 31-Sept. 13 without fans as part of the …
Read MoreRussia’s RUSADA resumes sample collecting after COVID hiatus
A sign with the logo of the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) is on display outside its office in Moscow, Russia December 9, 2019. REUTERS/Shamil Zhumatov MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia’s anti-doping …
Read MoreOn this day: Born June 17, 1980 – Venus Williams, American tennis player
(Reuters) – Venus Williams might have been overshadowed by the exploits of her younger sister Serena as a player, but the towering American’s place in women’s tennis history will extend …
Read MoreOn this day: Born June 17, 1980: Venus Williams, American tennis player
(Reuters) – Venus Williams might have been overshadowed by the exploits of her younger sister Serena as a player, but the towering American’s place in women’s tennis history will extend …
Read MoreGoodell says he would ‘support’ signing Kaepernick, seeks input on social justice
FILE PHOTO: NFL commissioner Roger Goodell addresses the Economic Club of New York luncheon in Manhattan, New York, U.S., January 23, 2018. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton/File Photo NEW YORK (Reuters) – NFL …
Read MoreHorse racing: Trainers adapt to COVID-19 era ahead of Saturday’s Belmont
NEW YORK (Reuters) – With a shortened distance and owners barred from the stands amid the coronavirus outbreak, the 152nd running of the Belmont Stakes on Saturday will bear little …
Read MoreBrowns offer Clowney $15M in ’20
Dec 13, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) sacks New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin …
Read MoreAthletics: Blech stars in drive-in pole vaulting event
(Reuters) – Fans deprived of live athletics action were treated to a mini pole vaulting competition on Friday as German Torben Blech won the Flight Night event at a drive-in …
Read MoreEngland’s Rashford steps up campaign over free meals for children
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football – Premier League – Manchester City v Manchester United – Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain – December 7, 2019. Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford reacts. REUTERS/Phil Noble LONDON …
Read MoreOn this day: Born June 16, 1970: Phil Mickelson, golfer
(Reuters) – Throughout a good part of his career Phil Mickelson was the best golfer never to win a major but as “Lefty” turns 50 he has become golf’s nearly …
Read MorePopovich blasts Goodell for folding to Trump on anthem protests
San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich sharply ripped NFL commissioner Roger Goodell for folding under pressure from president Donald Trump in the past when it came to national anthem protests. …
Read MoreDjokovic breaks down in tears after hosting Belgrade exhibition
BELGRADE (Reuters) – An emotional Novak Djokovic could not hold back the tears while hosting a charity event at his tennis complex by the Danube River on Sunday. Tennis – …
Read MoreLakers’ Howard: ‘No basketball’ until reform
The Los Angeles Lakers have their eye on an NBA championship when the season resumes next month, but center Dwight Howard said the team will have to do it without …
Read MoreMLB players union rejects league’s latest offer
FILE PHOTO: Fenway Park, with no games for Major League Baseball’s Boston Red Sox, is opened for an event to honor Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) …
Read MoreCalvillo controls Eye to win by unanimous decision
Cynthia Calvillo shook off a slow start to control Jessica Eye on the ground and secure victory via unanimous decision in a main-even flyweight bout Saturday night at UFC Fight …
Read MoreOn this day: Born June 15, 1992: Mohamed Salah, Egyptian footballer
(Reuters) – Mohamed Salah has already won the Champions League and secured World Cup qualification for his country but an imminent Premier League title with Liverpool will cement his legacy …
Read MorePlayers reject owners’ proposal, are done negotiating
The Major League Baseball Players Association on Saturday rejected the owners’ latest proposal for starting the season, with the union telling the league to set a schedule rather than offering …
Read MoreReed fires career-low round to grab clubhouse lead at Colonial
Jun 13, 2020; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Patrick Reed reacts on the 12th fairway during the third round of the Charles Schwab Challenge golf tournament at Colonial Country Club. Mandatory …
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