Guessing over as U.S. Open tees off
ERIN, Wisconsin (Reuters) – Injuries, graduations, a newborn and a new course have all been part of the 117th U.S. Open buildup but on Thursday the spotlight will be back on the leaderboard and the year’s second major.
Golf: Proud papa Johnson poised to defend U.S. Open title
ERIN, Wisconsin (Reuters) – Unflappable Dustin Johnson, fresh from the birth of his second son on Monday, said he likes his game and the Erin Hills layout ahead of defense of his U.S. Open title starting on Thursday.
Rio 2016 price tag rises to $13.2 billion
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – The cost of last year’s Rio Olympics has risen to 43.3 billion reais ($13.2 billion), around 14.5 billion reais more than originally planned, according to figures published by the federal agency for Olympic legacy (AGLO) on Wednesday.
Boxing: Mayweather, UFC star McGregor agree to August fight
(Reuters) – Undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather and mixed martial arts champion Conor McGregor, two of the most popular athletes in their respective sports, have agreed to a crossover fight in the ring on August 26 in Las Vegas, Mayweather said in a twee…
Golf: Officials hope new rules approach brings smooth U.S. Open
ERIN, Wisconsin (Reuters) – Last year’s rules snafu that clouded the last nine holes of the U.S. Open at Oakmont had a ripple effect on the U.S. Golf Association, which has taken action to avoid confusion at Erin Hills starting on Thursday.
Golf: Erin Hills a tough test for golfers and USGA
ERIN, Wisconsin (Reuters) – The U.S. Open is always billed as the ultimate test in golf due to course conditions but this week could also be one of the toughest logistical challenges as the major comes to Erin Hills for the first time.
Penguins’ victory parade attracts 650,000 fans
(The Sports Xchange) – Sidney Crosby has seen it all during his decorated hockey career, but the “Face of the NHL” was blown away by the estimated 650,000 faces staring back at him on Wednesday.
Baseball field shooting shakes American symbol of fair play
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The gunshots that ripped through a congressional Republican team practice early Wednesday on a Virginia baseball field not only shook the U.S. Capitol but also upended what many Americans consider a symbol of fair play and summer…
Boxing: Haye fined for misconduct around Bellew fight
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s boxing body fined former world heavyweight champion David Haye 25,000 pounds ($31,995) on Wednesday for his conduct in the build-up to his defeat by underdog Tony Bellew in London last March.
Haas cuts Federer comeback short in Stuttgart
STUTTGART, Germany (Reuters) – Roger Federer slumped to a shock 2-6 7-6(8) 6-4 loss to German veteran Tommy Haas at the Stuttgart Open on Wednesday in a disappointing comeback after the 18-times grand-slam champion missed the entire claycourt season.
