Goodwood to celebrate Ecclestone’s career
LONDON (Reuters) – The Goodwood Festival of Speed, one of Britain’s most popular motor racing events, will break with tradition this year and use its central feature to celebrate former Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone rather than an automotive m…
Fitness and passion key for Murray’s career ambitions
(Reuters) – World number one Andy Murray will continue to play for as long as he remains fit enough to compete and is hopeful that his love of tennis could see him target a third Olympic title at the 2020 Games in Tokyo.
Federer seeks to reignite comeback bid after Stuttgart stumble
(Reuters) – After his comeback was cut short by Tommy Haas in Stuttgart last week, Roger Federer is eager to get a win under his belt in the opening round of the Gerry Weber Open in Halle as the Swiss gears up for another tilt at Wimbledon.
Stricker soaks up the hometown support at the U.S. Open
ERIN, Wisconsin (Reuters) – He walked to the 18th green to a rousing ovation and left it as the U.S. Open clubhouse leader, though at five under par Steve Stricker eventually finished 11 strokes behind winner Brooks Koepka.
Canadian Henderson tames strong winds for fourth LPGA win
(Reuters) – Canadian Brooke Henderson tamed strong winds to break out of a logjam and surge to a two-stroke victory at the Meijer LPGA Classic in Grand Rapids, Michigan on Sunday.
Li last at U.S. Open, but values the experience
ERIN, Wisconsin (Reuters) – Young Chinese Li Haotong wrapped up his first taste of major championship golf with a 12-over-par 84 to stand last early in Sunday’s U.S. Open final round, but said he valued the experience.
New Zealand pile pressure on USA in America’s Cup final
HAMILTON, Bermuda (Reuters) – Emirates Team New Zealand ramped up the pressure on defending champions Oracle Team USA with their fourth successive win in the America’s Cup final to go 3-0 up after the second day of racing on Sunday.
Fleetwood riding momentum at U.S. Open: McGinley
ERIN, Wisconsin (Reuters) – The shackles are off England’s Tommy Fleetwood, riding the momentum of an early season win at Abu Dhabi to contend at the U.S. Open, said former European Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley.
Penguins’ Fleury left available for Vegas expansion draft
(The Sports Xchange) – Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury, a three-time Stanley Cup champion, is among the high-profile players left unprotected and available for the Vegas Golden Knights to select in this week’s expansion draft.
Major change as Koepka wins U.S. Open
ERIN, Wisconsin (Reuters) – The winds of change were blowing at the U.S. Open on Sunday as Brooks Koepka sailed to a four-stroke victory at Erin Hills, making it the seventh consecutive major that has crowned a first-time winner.
