Butt strikes gives Australia’s women first win over U.S.
(Reuters) – A second half goal from Tameka Butt fired Australia’s women’s team to a 1-0 win over the United States in a friendly in Seattle on Thursday, their first ever victory over the world champions.
Bradley returns to MLS to coach Los Angeles FC
(Reuters) – Former United States coach Bob Bradley has been named the inaugural manager of the Los Angeles Football Club, the Major League Soccer expansion team that will start playing next year.
Vegas makes strong start, dizzy Kuchar battles in Canada
(Reuters) – Jhonattan Vegas responded admirably from a double-bogey early in his back nine to get his Canadian Open title defense off to a strong start on Thursday but British Open runnerup Matt Kuchar had to battle through dizzy spells in his opening …
Soccer: Galaxy sign Dos Santos on transfer from Villarreal
(Reuters) – LA Galaxy have signed Mexico midfielder Jonathan dos Santos from Spain’s Villarreal in a bid to turn around their season, the Major League Soccer club said on Thursday.
Water polo: Croatia end seven-year losing Serbia hoodoo to set up Hungary final
BUDAPEST (Reuters) – The Croatian men’s water polo team ended a seven-year losing streak against defending champions Serbia on Thursday to advance to the final at the world championships, where they will face hosts Hungary.
NFL player Urschel, seeking Ph.D. in math, retires from football at 26
(Reuters) – A Baltimore Ravens offensive lineman pursuing a doctorate in mathematics announced his retirement from football on Thursday, and team officials reportedly said a new study linking NFL players to brain disease was a factor in his decision.
Kuchar battles dizzy spells at Canadian Open
(Reuters) – Matt Kuchar battled dizziness and sought medical attention in the first round of the Canadian Open on Thursday, four days after his crushing runner-up finish at the British Open.
Athletics: Russia making progress but still needs to admit doping past – WADA president
LONDON (Reuters) – Russia has made progress in its fight against drug cheats, but still needs to admit it had a problem before it can be declared completely compliant, the president of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Craig Reedie told Reuters on Th…
Swimming: Kalisz, Dressel shine on memorable night for U.S.
BUDAPEST (Reuters) – Chase Kalisz continued America’s dominance of the men’s 200 meters individual medley as the United States enjoyed a memorable evening at the world championships on Thursday.
Justin Wilson’s death justifies F1 ‘halo’, says Vettel
BUDAPEST (Reuters) – The 2015 death of British IndyCar driver Justin Wilson is reason enough for Formula One to introduce the ‘halo’ cockpit protection system, Ferrari’s championship leader Sebastian Vettel said on Thursday.
