Cycling: Ice-cool Froome on brink of fourth Tour triumph
MARSEILLE, France (Reuters) – Chris Froome kept his composure in a hostile environment as he virtually secured a fourth Tour de France title after extending his overall lead with a good showing in Saturday’s 22.5-km time trial through the streets of Ma…
Shock findings thrust mental health into soccer spotlight
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – The issue of mental health in soccer was thrown back into the spotlight this week as figures released in Norway showed that four in 10 of the nation’s elite soccer players have suffered from anxiety and depression.
Maglione wins third term as FINA president after bitter campaign
BUDAPEST (Reuters) – Julio Maglione, president of swimming’s world governing body FINA, was re-elected for a third term on Saturday following a bitter campaign which threatened to overshadow the start of the world championships.
Swedish Open semi interrupted by man shouting Nazi slogans
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – The Swedish Open tennis semi-final between Fernando Verdasco and David Ferrer was briefly disrupted on Saturday when a spectator walked on to the court and shouted a Nazi slogan.
Golf: Spieth in charge after amazing Grace shoots 62
SOUTHPORT, England (Reuters) – Jordan Spieth led the British Open by three shots and Branden Grace posted the lowest score at a men’s major championship in a dramatic third round at sun-kissed Royal Birkdale on Saturday.
Branden Grace breaks major single round golf record with 62
SOUTHPORT, England (Reuters) – South African Branden Grace set a new record for the lowest score by a man in a round of major championship golf with his 62 at the British Open on Saturday.
Just being the best is not enough for defending champion Peaty
(Reuters) – Simply being the best is not good enough, says Olympic breaststroke champion Adam Peaty; the Briton wants to increase the gap on his rivals as he defends his titles at the world swimming championships in Budapest.
Local golf hero Fleetwood eyes storybook finish at Birkdale
(Reuters) – Tommy Fleetwood’s romantic adventure at the Open championship took another “lovely” upward turn on Saturday as the local hero shot a four-under-par 66 to leave him still dreaming of a storybook finish to his remarkable week.
Wall agrees to four-year contract extension with Wizards
(Reuters) – Point guard John Wall and the Washington Wizards have agreed on a four-year, $170 million contract extension, according to multiple reports on Friday.
Golf: Piller maintains lead at Marathon Classic
(The Sports Xchange) – Gerina Piller is halfway to her first LPGA Tour victory.
