Wie benched for morning matches as Europe go with rookie Hall
(Reuters) – Nine-time veteran Cristie Kerr and long-hitting Lexi Thompson will lead off for the United States against Europe’s Mel Reid and Charley Hull when the 15th Solheim Cup starts in Iowa on Friday.
Pacquiao versus Horn rematch likely confirmed soon, says Arum
(Reuters) – Manny Pacquiao promoter Bob Arum is “optimistic” a rematch between his fighter and Jeff Horn will be confirmed in the next few days, he told Reuters on Thursday.
Every, driving yips cured, leads Stenson by one in Greensboro
(Reuters) – Matt Every, on the mend after a case of the driving yips so bad he said it would have driven many to quit, made a perfect start on his way to the first-round lead at the Wyndham Championship on Thursday.
Durant won’t go to White House to visit Trump
(The Sports Xchange) – If the Golden State Warriors are invited to White House, Kevin Durant said he will not visit with President Donald Trump to celebrate the team’s 2017 championship.
Dimitrov beats Del Potro for first time to reach Cincinnati quarters
(Reuters) – Grigor Dimitrov beat big-hitting Argentine Juan Martin del Potro for the first time in six career attempts to book a place in the last eight at the Cincinnati Open on Thursday.
Halep has top spot in her sights with Cincinnati win
(Reuters) – Romanian second seed Simona Halep stayed on track for a tilt at the world number one spot with a 6-4 6-3 third-round win over Anastasija Sevastova at the Cincinnati Open on Thursday.
Canada’s Shapovalov upbeat ahead of U.S Open qualifying
(Reuters) – Canadian Denis Shapovalov took the tennis world by storm last week with a run to the semi-finals in Montreal that included a win over Rafa Nadal and the teenage sensation is now eager to replicate that success on a much bigger stage.
Bolt reveals injury details and rounds on doubters
LONDON (Reuters) – Usain Bolt delivered a rebuke to those who questioned whether he really suffered an injury in his farewell race at the World Athletics Championships by revealing details of his hamstring tear on Thursday.
Azarenka could miss U.S. Open due to custody battle
(Reuters) – Two-time grand slam winner Victoria Azarenka said on Thursday she may withdraw from the U.S. Open as she is unwilling to part with her son during legal proceedings to separate from her former partner.
Cycling: Former Olympic champion Sanchez fails doping test
BARCELONA (Reuters) – Spain’s former Olympic champion Samuel Sanchez has been suspended with immediate effect after testing positive for banned growth hormones, cycling’s governing body said on Thursday.
