Cavendish targets Tokyo 2020 gold
(Reuters) – Britain’s Mark Cavendish hopes to extend his career for a “few more years” as he targets Eddy Merckx’s Tour de France stage wins record and the madison gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Late Morris goal delivers U.S. sixth Gold Cup championship
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (Reuters) – Jordan Morris scored in the 88th minute to help United States to a 2-1 win against Jamaica in the Gold Cup final in Northern California on Wednesday as the Americans secured their sixth championship.
Ravens’ Flacco may miss up to six weeks with back issue
(Reuters) – Baltimore Ravens starting quarterback Joe Flacco is expected to miss between three and six weeks of action due to a disc issue in his back, the NFL said on its website on Wednesday.
Mourinho satisfied with United’s progress despite Barca loss
(Reuters) – Manchester United ended their pre-season tour of the United States with a defeat to Barcelona but manager Jose Mourinho was satisfied with his team’s overall performance and fitness level ahead of the new season.
Rockies acquire relief pitcher Neshek
(Reuters) – The Colorado Rockies continued their push for the playoffs by acquiring relief pitcher Pat Neshek in a trade with thePhiladelphia Phillies on Wednesday. The Rockies sent three minor league players in exchange for cash and the two-time Al…
Masters champion Garcia to play Australian PGA
SYDNEY (Reuters) – U.S. Masters champion Sergio Garcia will play in Australia for the first time in seven years at the Australian PGA championship on the Gold Coast later this year, organizers said on Thursday.
FINA will not revert to ‘synchronized swimming’, Marculescu says
BUDAPEST (Reuters) – The international swimming governing body FINA will not revert to ‘synchronized swimming’ after the name of the sport was changed to ‘artistic swimming’ last week, FINA executive chairman Cornel Marculescu told Reuters on Wednesday…
Pirelli blames external factors for Raikkonen tire problem
BUDAPEST (Reuters) – Kimi Raikkonen’s British Grand Prix tire problem was caused by external factors and not any structural weakness, Pirelli said on Wednesday.
Ex-heavyweight champion Fury appears to have retired again
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury appears to have hung up his gloves again in a post on Instagram.
British teenager Norris to test with McLaren
BUDAPEST (Reuters) – British teenager Lando Norris will drive for McLaren at Formula One’s in-season test in Hungary next week, the former world champions announced on Wednesday.
