Johnson arrives for U.S. Open after birth of child
ERIN, Wisconsin (Reuters) – World number one Dustin Johnson arrived at Erin Hills to defend his U.S. Open crown and was out late on Tuesday practicing on the course.
Athletics: Jamaican hurdler Spencer cleared of anti-doping rule violation
KINGSTON (Reuters) – Jamaica’s Kaliese Spencer, the 2014 Commonwealth Games 400 metres hurdles champion, was on Tuesday cleared of an anti-doping rule violation by an independent disciplinary panel.
Stricker takes blue-collar path to U.S. Open
ERIN, Wisconsin (Reuters) – When PGA Tour veteran Steve Stricker was denied a special exemption to this week’s U.S. Open in his native Wisconsin the PGA Tour veteran simply rolled up his sleeves and qualified the blue-collar way.
Erin Hills new major mountain for golfers to conquer
ERIN HILLS, Wisconsin (Reuters) – The U.S. Open is about as close as golfers get to stepping into a ring and this year they face a new contender for the sport’s toughest test when they take on Erin Hills.
Nadal withdraws from Queen’s tournament on doctors’ advice
LONDON (Reuters) – French Open champion Rafa Nadal has withdrawn from next week’s Aegon Championships at The Queen’s Club after advice from his doctors to rest, organizers announced on Tuesday.
Cristiano Ronaldo denies accusations of tax fraud in Spain
MADRID (Reuters) – Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo denied on Tuesday ever hiding any income from the taxman or committing any tax fraud in Spain, after prosecutors filed a lawsuit accusing him of defrauding tax authorities of 14.7 million euros ($16.5 mi…
Warriors well-built for success over the long haul
OAKLAND, Calif. (Reuters) – The Golden State Warriors made a strong case to be called one of the best teams in NBA history after a near-perfect run through the playoffs resulted in their second title in three years.
Durant vindicates decision to join Warriors with Finals win
OAKLAND, Calif. (Reuters) – Kevin Durant was criticized by many for joining an already-stacked Golden State Warriors team last July but it is hard to question the move after watching how seamlessly he fit in with the NBA’s newest super team.
Don’t mow the fescue, pleads McIlroy
ERIN, Wisconsin (Reuters) – Rory McIlroy turned from excited to flabbergasted on Tuesday after the world number two was told that U.S. Open officials had decided to mow down some areas of the tall fescue that frames the fairways at Erin Hills.
Soccer: Paris crowd pays tribute to Manchester, London victims
PARIS (Reuters) – Fans at the Stade de France paid tribute to the victims of the recent militant attacks in Manchester and London before a soccer friendly between France and England on Tuesday.
