F1 shield needs more work, says Horner
LONDON (Reuters) – Formula One should hold fire on introducing a new “shield” cockpit protection system until the device has been fully tested and refined, according to Red Bull team principal Christian Horner.
Swimming: Olympic champion Weertman wins 10km gold at Budapest worlds
BUDAPEST (Reuters) – Olympic champion Ferry Weertman added a world championship 10km gold to his Rio 2016 open-water title at Hungary’s Lake Balaton on Tuesday.
Golf: Rose seeks to recapture freedom of teenage Birkdale bow
(Reuters) – It was at Royal Birkdale, scene of this week’s British Open Championship, that in 1998 Englishman Justin Rose first grabbed the attention of the golfing public in astonishing fashion.
Federer qualifies for ATP Finals for record 15th time
(Reuters) – Roger Federer has secured his place in the ATP Finals for a record 15th time after the Swiss world number three won a record eighth Wimbledon title on Sunday, the Association of Tennis Professionals confirmed on Monday.
Spanish soccer federation head arrested in graft investigation
MADRID (Reuters) – The head of Spain’s soccer federation (RFEF) Angel Maria Villar, a FIFA vice president, was arrested on Tuesday after a raid on several offices in Madrid as part of an anti-corruption investigation, police said.
Lukaku opens account as United rally past Real Salt Lake
(Reuters) – New signing Romelu Lukaku got off the mark with the winning goal in his first start for Manchester United on Monday as the English Premier League club came from behind to beat Real Salt Lake 2-1 in a pre-season friendly in Utah.
Golf: Korean amateur Choi sees Hall of Fame future
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korean golfer Choi Hye-jin has had to forgo $630,000 in prize money over the last two weeks due to her amateur status but the 17-year-old has big plans for her career after she turns professional in September.
Yankees first baseman Bird having ankle surgery
(Reuters) – New York Yankees first baseman Greg Bird will undergo surgery to remove excess bone growth from his right ankle, putting his season in jeopardy, the American League club said on Monday.
Carolina Panthers fire GM Gettleman
(The Sports Xchange) – The Carolina Panthers fired general manager Dave Gettleman after four seasons, the team announced Monday.
Houston Rockets put up for sale by owner Alexander
(Reuters) – The National Basketball Association’s Houston Rockets are up for sale, the team said on Monday.
