Pebble Beach always delivers gripping U.S. Open drama
So beloved is Pebble Beach in the golf world that those not familiar with the sport’s history might assume it has been a traditional U.S. Open venue since Bobby Jones was in his heyday during the early part of last century.
Sharapova to return to action in Mallorca
Former world number one Maria Sharapova is set to return to the tour after accepting a wildcard entry at the Mallorca Open, four months after undergoing surgery on her right shoulder.
World Cup qualifier in Sri Lanka canceled after Macau refuse to travel
Sri Lanka’s World Cup qualifying clash with Macau, which was due to be played on Tuesday, has been canceled after the team from the former Portuguese colony refused to travel to Colombo, the Asian Football Confederation confirmed on Monday.
Russia’s Olympic chief regrets IAAF extension of doping ban: TASS
Russian Olympic Committee chief Stanislav Pozdnyakov said on Monday he regretted the decision by global athletics governing body IAAF to extend a ban against Russia’s athletics federation over doping, TASS news agency reported.
Soccer: South Africa captain Van Wyk backs VAR, but says gray areas remain
South Africa captain Janine van Wyk has backed the use of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in football, but believes it is only “fair to an extent” and is still bound by the interpretation of match officials.
Not just players under pressure to get it right at U.S. Open
John Bodenhamer will be under almost as much pressure as the players to get things right at this week’s U.S. Open on his debut as the man responsible for setting up the Pebble Beach course.
California racing course refuses to close after two more horses die
The Santa Anita Park horse racing track near Los Angeles will not close before season-end as requested by regulators, its owners said on Sunday, after media reported that two more horses died at the course, bringing the toll to 29 since Christmas.
Ambitious Nadal will not play before Wimbledon
French Open champion Rafael Nadal said he will play no grasscourt warm-up tournaments ahead of Wimbledon but is confident he can mount a challenge for a third title in southwest London.
Matildas admit work to be done to keep World Cup dream alive
Ante Milicic has only four days to resurrect Australia’s women’s World Cup campaign after an upset loss to Italy and nothing is going to be ignored before they face Brazil in Montpellier on Thursday.
Ex-Red Sox star Ortiz shot in back, expected to be OK
David Ortiz, a three-time World Series champion during his career with the Boston Red Sox, was shot in the back Sunday in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, national police told CNN.
