Hamilton hails strongest Friday as 200th race looms
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (Reuters) – Lewis Hamilton prepared for his 200th Formula One race with plenty of confidence and the fastest time in Belgian Grand Prix practice on Friday, before rain brought an early end to the day’s action.
McEnroe calls for ATP schedule review as injuries mount
(Reuters) – John McEnroe says the ATP Tour must consider reviewing its schedule in a bid to cut down on injuries after Canadian Milos Raonic joined the list of top players sitting out the U.S. Open.
Olympic silver medalist Bobridge arrested for drug dealing
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australian cyclist Jack Bobridge, who won silver medals in the team pursuit at the last two Olympics, was arrested in Perth this week on charges of dealing in ecstasy, local media reported on Friday.
Marina Alex leads LPGA event by one after first round in Ottawa
(The Sports Xchange) – American Marina Alex took the early lead with a five-under par 66 in the opening round of the Canadian Pacific Women’s Open in Ottawa on Thursday.
Commonwealth Games to step up fight against drug cheats
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Doping samples at next year’s Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast will for the first time be stored long term for future testing as officials send a strong message that the host country will not “tolerate cheats” at the multi-sports…
Argentine Ginobili signs up again with Spurs at age 40
(The Sports Xchange) – Manu Ginobili re-signed with the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday and it appears he will become the eighth player to spend his entire career with one team and play at least 16 seasons.
Baseball: Tigers beat Yankees in brawl-filled encounter
(The Sports Xchange) – Pitches buzzed heads, tempers flared, fists flew and thumbs were extended. The New York Yankees-Detroit Tigers game on Thursday turned in a giant fiasco.
Red-hot Muguruza eager to solve U.S. Open puzzle
(Reuters) – Long before Garbine Muguruza was the hottest player in women’s tennis and among the favourites for next week’s U.S. Open, Serena Williams predicted her ascension.
Keys leads next generation of American women at U.S. Open
(Reuters) – For well over a decade, the efforts of Serena Williams and Venus Williams have kept American tennis afloat.
Lack of pro experience not a con for McGregor
LAS VEGAS (Reuters) – As he gets set to face undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather in their multi-million dollar bout on Saturday in Las Vegas, much is being made of Conor McGregor’s lack of pro boxing experience, but it may turn out to be his greatest str…
