Player needs treatment after U.S. Open ace
Kevin O’Connell is still down to play in the U.S. Open, the United States Golf Association (USGA) said on Wednesday, despite reports that he needed medical treatment during a practice round following a hole-in-one.
Semenya hopes to inspire South Africa at women’s World Cup
Double 800 meters Olympic champion Caster Semenya hopes she can be an inspiration to the South Africa team competing at the women’s World Cup after paying a visit to their camp in Paris on Wednesday.
Agent Paul to Celtics: Davis won’t sign
Agent Rich Paul warned the Boston Celtics: Trade for All-NBA center Anthony Davis, and he’ll be one-year rental.
Murray expects U.S. Open to come too soon for singles return
Former world number one Andy Murray says he is still hoping to make a return to singles this year but the U.S. Open looks too soon.
A little knowledge goes a long way for South Africa striker Kgatlana
Forward Thembi Kgatlana is hoping her inside knowledge of China can spur South Africa to victory in their women’s World Cup Group B fixture at the Parc des Princes on Thursday.
Kvitova withdraws from Birmingham Classic
Two-times defending champion Petra Kvitova withdrawn from next week’s Birmingham Classic as she continues to recover from arm injury that forced her to miss the French Open, Britain’s Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) said on Wednesday.
Froome out of Tour de France after crash in Criterium
Britain’s four-times Tour de France winner Chris Froome will not start next month’s race after sustaining a “bad fracture” following a heavy crash in the Criterium du Dauphine on Wednesday, Team Ineos manager Dave Brailsford said.
Lithuanian stripped of London 2012 canoe silver medal: IOC
Lithuanian Jevgenij Shuklin, who won silver in Canoe Sprint at the London 2012 Olympics, has been stripped of his medal after re-tests of his sample were positive for a banned substance, the International Olympic Committee said on Wednesday.
Dominican police arrest second suspect in shooting of baseball star David Ortiz
Police in the Dominican Republic have arrested a second suspect in the shooting of former Boston Red Sox star David Ortiz, the Boston Globe reported, and his wife said that the retired baseball slugger was making good progress toward recovery.
Thailand manager apologizes to fans after historic loss to U.S.
The general manager of Thailand’s women national soccer team apologized to fans on Wednesday after the record 13-0 defeat by world champions the United States in the World Cup in France.
