Koreas target unified march at Asian Games opening ceremony
TOKYO, Japan (Reuters) – Ministers from the two Koreas agreed to push for a unified delegation from both countries parading together in the opening ceremony at this year’s Asian Games in Indonesia, according to the Yonhap News Agency.
DiVincenzo, strong ‘D’ lead Villanova to NCAA title
Much was made of Villanova’s balanced, prolific scoring as the Wildcats mowed down one opponent after another in one of the most dominant runs through an NCAA Tournament in years.
Rose has a Master plan for career success
AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) – Justin Rose has won a U.S. Open, Olympic gold, Ryder Cups and more than a dozen major tour victories worldwide but the 37-year-old hopes that his golf career will ultimately be graded on successes yet to come.
Golf: Bubba back from ‘dark place’ and set for Augusta challenge
AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) – Twice winner Bubba Watson thought about retiring last year while dealing with an undisclosed health issue but said on Monday he will bring a renewed sense of confidence into this week’s U.S. Masters.
Masters will be more than a one-man show as Tiger returns from the wilderness
AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) – The unmistakable presence of Tiger Woods looms large over the U.S. Masters but a bunch of talented, hungry and in-form players ensure that the year’s first major championship will be much more than a one-man show.
Tiger economy roaring as Masters approaches
AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) – Tiger Woods is back in Green Jacket contention and from country club bars to boardrooms, the former world number one is once again the tide lifting all boats in the golfing world.
Swede Lindberg wins ANA Inspiration in major upset
(Reuters) – Swede Pernilla Lindberg made her first LPGA victory a major when she when she won a marathon playoff at the ANA Inspiration in Rancho Mirage, California on Monday.
Mixed Martial Arts: Holloway replaces injured Ferguson in UFC title bout
(Reuters) – UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway will replace injured interim title-holder Tony Ferguson and take on Khabib Nurmagomedov for the lightweight title at UFC 223 in New York on Saturday, the promotion has announced.
Fired-up hosts look to dominate Gold Coast
GOLD COAST, Australia (Reuters) – The Commonwealth Games has become a multi-sports party that struggles to pull high-profile guests but enthusiastic host Australia has promised a beach-side bash on the Gold Coast to reaffirm the event’s place in the gl…
Rose ready to go one step further for Masters glory
(Reuters) – Englishman Justin Rose is determined to make amends for last year’s near miss at the U.S. Masters with the 37-year-old reckoning he was probably destined to lose after a lot of success in tight finishes.
