WWC roundup: Australia scores improbable win over Brazil
Australia rallied from a two-goal, first-half deficit to earn a 3-2 victory over Brazil on Thursday in Group C play at the Women’s World Cup from Montpellier, France.
Early bird Oosthuizen gets eagle at U.S. Open
Mild-mannered Louis Oosthuizen is not prone to getting too excited on the golf course, but he made an exception for an early eagle at the U.S. Open on Thursday.
China beat South Africa to send Germany and France through
China striker Li Ying scored the only goal in a crucial 1-0 victory over South Africa in a women’s World Cup Group B clash at the Parc des Princes on Thursday, a result that ensured Germany and France progress to the second round.
Semenya denied entry into Rabat 800 meters race
Caster Semenya has been denied participation in her favored 800 meters race in Morocco, the athlete said on Thursday, despite Switzerland’s highest court rejecting an IAAF request for eligibility regulations to be reimposed on the South African.
Fowler, Schauffele, Oosthuizen set pace at Pebble Beach
Rickie Fowler, Xander Schauffele and Louis Oosthuizen made flying starts to share the U.S. Open first-round clubhouse lead on five-under-par 66 as players plundered Pebble Beach on Thursday.
McLaughlin upstages Olympic champion Muhammad in Oslo
World junior record holder Sydney McLaughlin upstaged Olympic champion Dalilah Muhammad to win the women’s 400 meters hurdles race at the Bislett Games on Thursday.
Good prognosis for injured Durant but no guarantees
Golden State Warriors player Kevin Durant is likely to start rehabbing his surgically-repaired Achilles tendon almost immediately, and all being well should be back to full strength within a year, a specialist at the Mayo Clinic said on Thursday.
Piercy takes clubhouse lead as scores go low at U.S. Open
Scott Piercy, who just squeezed into the U.S. Open field, carded a four-under 67 to grab the first-round clubhouse lead on Thursday with Pebble Beach headliners Tiger Woods and Brooks Koepka waiting in the wings.
Australia recover to beat Brazil despite Marta’s landmark goal
Australia came from two goals down to defeat Brazil 3-2 in the women’s World Cup on Thursday, as Monica’s own goal overshadowed a milestone strike for team mate Marta as the South Americans suffered their first group stage defeat in 24 years.
Ferrari may seek review of Canadian stewards’ decision
Ferrari will not formally appeal the penalty that cost Sebastian Vettel victory in the Canadian Grand Prix, the team said on Thursday, but could still seek a review of the decision by presenting fresh evidence.
