Fleetwood, Tanihara lead in Abu Dhabi as McIlroy returns
(Reuters) – Defending champion Tommy Fleetwood and Japan’s Hideto Tanihara took the first round lead at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship on Thursday, while Rory McIlroy returned to competitive golf for the first time since October.
Garcia shares Singapore Open lead after disrupted first day
(Reuters) – Masters champion Sergio Garcia and American Kurt Kitayama both carded five-under-par 66 to share the lead after the first round of the Singapore Open on Thursday.
Wilander fears Rod Laver slot may inhibit Kyrgios vs. Tsonga
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Nick Kyrgios must not let playing on Rod Laver Arena douse his natural fire when he plays Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the standout match of the Australian Open third round on Friday, according to former champion Mats Wilander.
Snowboarding: British ‘shred-homies’ ready to take on the world
LONDON (Reuters) – Great Britain broke their duck on snow at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi and now they are gunning for further glory in Pyeongchang.
Canada heads back to gold medal drawing board
TORONTO (Reuters) – When the International Olympic Committee opened the doors of the Winter Games to National Hockey League players in 1998 picking a Team Canada was so simple everyone could do it. And they did.
Short track still Korea’s most likely path to gold
(Reuters) – While there has been much handwringing over sluggish ticket sales for the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, empty seats will not be an issue inside the Gangneung Ice Arena when short track speed skating is in session.
Beijing Games could help end NHL/IOC standoff
(Reuters) – Since saying “I do” to the International Olympic Committee in 1998 the National Hockey League and Winter Games have endured an often tumultuous relationship, one that ended last year in an acrimonious separation.
Unhindered Halep dashes past Bouchard into third round
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Top seed Simona Halep eased fears over her fitness with a brisk 6-2 6-2 demolition of Canada’s Eugenie Bouchard to reach the third round of the Australian Open on Thursday.
Mercedes to launch 2018 F1 car on same day as Ferrari
LONDON (Reuters) – Formula One champions Mercedes will launch their new car on the same day as rivals Ferrari ahead of pre-season testing next month.
Australia steps up efforts to woo Chinese tennis tourists
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – The Australian Open has stepped up efforts to lure Chinese tennis fans to Melbourne Park by boosting broadcast and sponsorship deals.
