Woods raises expectations for Masters after Honda finish
(Reuters) – Tiger Woods’ expectations have “gone up” after his 12th placing at the Honda Classic in Florida on Sunday.
Thomas wins Honda Classic in playoff for eighth PGA Tour title
(Reuters) – Justin Thomas improved to third in the world rankings and enhanced his reputation as clutch performer when he won the Honda Classic in a playoff against Luke List in Florida on Sunday.
Alibaba turns heads as it joins Games sponsorship waltz
PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (Reuters) – The Olympic movement’s new Chinese global sponsor, e-commerce group Alibaba, came to the Pyeongchang Winter Games promising to revolutionize the experience for spectators, from buying tickets to souvenirs.
South Korea’s final Olympic challenge: keep the lights on
PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (Reuters) – Olympic officials have showered praise on South Korea’s Winter Games organizers for staging a successful event against the odds, but they have also left it with a warning: don’t leave any white elephants behind.
All eyes on McLaren, a year on from test nightmare
BARCELONA (Reuters) – McLaren expect the eyes of the world to be on them when Formula One’s pre-season testing starts in Barcelona on Monday and with good reason.
Tennis – Schwartzman beats Verdasco to win Rio Open
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Argentina’s Diego Schwartzman ended a two-year wait for his second ATP tour title as he overpowered an exhausted Fernando Verdasco to win the Rio Open 6-2 6-3 on Sunday.
Tennis: Khachanov upsets Pouille to win Marseille title
(Reuters) – Russian Karen Khachanov denied local favorite Lucas Pouille a second title this month when he beat the Frenchman 7-5 3-6 7-5 in the Open 13 final in Marseille on Sunday.
South Korea brings curtain down on ‘Peace Games’
PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (Reuters) – South Korea brought the curtain down on its “Peace Games” on Sunday, with winter sports athletes dancing and singing together at a vibrant closing ceremony, though there was little warmth between dignitaries from th…
Quotes from the Pyeongchang Winter Games on day 16
(Reuters) – Memorable quotes from the Pyeongchang Olympics on Sunday:
England’s Pepperell edges Fisher for maiden European Tour title
(Reuters) – England’s Eddie Pepperell held off compatriot Oliver Fisher to claim his first European Tour title at the Qatar Masters on Sunday.
