U.S. sanctions Mexican soccer hero Rafa Marquez for alleged drug ties
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – The U.S. Treasury Department said on Wednesday it sanctioned major Mexican soccer star Rafael “Rafa” Marquez and more than 20 others for suspected links with an accused drug kingpin, tarnishing the reputation of one of Mexico’s …
Golf: Rival players praise Spieth’s abilities
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (Reuters) – Players at this week’s PGA Championship have weighed in on the abilities of Jordan Spieth, who would become the youngest golfer to complete a career grand slam with a victory at Quail Hollow.
Golf: Late arrival Day hoping for quick start at PGA Championship
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (Reuters) – Australian Jason Day is taking a less is more approach at the PGA Championship in an effort to resurrect his dormant game.
Golf:’Free-rolling’ Spieth easy going about career grand slam bid
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (Reuters) – Jordan Spieth prides himself on his ability to adapt, and he has coped beautifully with the clamor surrounding his shot at supplanting Tiger Woods this week as youngest golfer to complete a career grand slam.
Botswana’s Makwala cleared to run, qualifies for 200m semi
LONDON (Reuters) – Botswana’s Isaac Makwala was cleared to run in the men’s 200 meters at the World Athletics Championships on Wednesday by the IAAF which had previously barred him for medical reasons – and celebrated his reprieve by qualifying for the…
Real Madrid coach Zidane left with dilemma after Super Cup success
(Reuters) – Real Madrid dominated Manchester United for large periods of the UEFA Super Cup on Tuesday before winning 2-1, confirming their position as the best team in Europe. Now Madrid’s Zinedine Zidane faces a dilemma.
Kenya’s Kipruto targets steeplechase world record in Brussels
LONDON (Reuters) – Kenya’s Olympic and newly-crowned world 3,000 metres steeplechase champion, Conseslus Kipruto, said on Wednesday he would attempt a world record at the final Diamond League in Brussels on Sept. 1.
Tiger Woods likely to enter first-time DUI offender program in Florida
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (Reuters) – Golfer Tiger Woods is expected to enter a program for first-time DUI offenders to resolve charges filed against him after police found him asleep at the wheel of his parked car alongside a Florida road, a prosecutor…
Volkswagen signs on as EURO 2020 mobility partner in soccer push
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – German carmaker Volkswagen said on Wednesday it had won a deal to become the new mobility partner of the EURO 2020 soccer championship, which it said it would use to showcase its new I.D. electric car model.
Team Sky’s Rowe breaks leg in rafting trip
(Reuters) – Team Sky rider Luke Rowe has broken his right leg during a white-water rafting trip and is set for a lengthy lay-off, the team said in a statement.
