Golf-Two-time major champion Hubert Green dies
(Reuters) – Two-time major winner Hubert Green, who shook off a death threat en route to a U.S. Open triumph, died from complications after a lengthy battle with throat cancer. He was 71.
Suarez scores to put Uruguay up 1-0 against Saudi Arabia at halftime
Rostov-on-Don, Russia (Reuters) – Uruguay striker Luis Suarez scored in the 23rd minute to put his side up 1-0 at halftime after a tepid start against Saudi Arabia in the Group A game at Rostov-on-Don on Wednesday.
Wawrinka frustrated by Querrey at Queen’s
LONDON (Reuters) – Stan Wawrinka showed glimpses of his Grand Slam winning form but was bundled out of the Fever-Tree Championships by former Queen’s Club champion Sam Querrey on Wednesday.
VAR helpful but not perfect solution, says Peru coach Gareca
YEKATERINBURG, Russia (Reuters) – Peru coach Ricardo Gareca said on Wednesday that human error was one of soccer’s charms and that the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system was a useful solution but not the perfect one.
Ponderous Portugal spared embarrassment by Morocco’s profligacy
MOSCOW (Reuters) – European champions Portugal were let off the hook by Morocco’s wasteful finishing and another Cristiano Ronaldo moment as they notched up a fortuitous victory in the World Cup on Wednesday.
Cubs closer Morrow injured while taking off his pants
Brandon Morrow has 16 saves this season, but the Chicago Cubs closer was unavailable for a Tuesday doubleheader because he was suffering from back spasms.
I need to be myself to beat Germany, says Sweden’s Forsberg
GELENDZHIK, Russia (Reuters) – Sweden’s Bundesliga winger Emil Forsberg said he needed to be more like himself if he was to silence his critics and effectively send Germany home from the World Cup when the sides meet in their Group F clash in Sochi on …
Skipper Lloris tells French team to soak up pressure and deliver
YEKATERINBURG, Russia (Reuters) – France’s players must overcome the pressure they felt in the opening match against Australia and go “beyond their capacity” if they are to ensure progress to the last 16 of the World Cup, skipper Hugo Lloris said on We…
Ronaldo earns edgy Portugal 1-0 win as Morocco’s hopes end
MOSCOW (Reuters) – A below-par Portugal were again rescued by Cristiano Ronaldo’s eye for goal as they stumbled to 1-0 victory over Morocco on Wednesday that meant the unlucky North African side become the first to be eliminated from the 2018 World Cup…
We won’t let France bully us, say underdogs Peru
YEKATERINBURG, Russia (Reuters) – Underdogs Peru are capable of beating anyone at the World Cup and will not allow France to bully them in their Group C clash, coach Ricardo Gareca said on Wednesday.
