McIlroy withdraws from BMW PGA Championship with rib injury
(Reuters) – Former champion Rory McIlroy has withdrawn from next week’s BMW PGA Championship at the Wentworth Club in England due to an ongoing rib injury, the world number two said on Friday.
Brady did not have concussion last year: agent
(Reuters) – New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was not diagnosed with a concussion during the 2016 season despite his wife’s recent comments, his agent said on Friday.
Muguruza beats Venus to reach Italian Open semis
(Reuters) – Garbine Muguruza flashed some impressive form ahead of her French Open title defense with a 6-2 3-6 6-2 win over Venus Williams on Friday to reach the semi-finals of the Italian Open in Rome.
Thiem ends Nadal’s unbeaten run on clay
(Reuters) – Austria’s Dominic Thiem dumped seven-times champion Rafael Nadal out of the Italian Open 6-4 6-3 on Friday to reach the semi-finals, but will have to wait to find out his opponent at the Foro Italico.
Gaviria wins again to continue stunning Giro debut
(Reuters) – Colombia’s Fernando Gaviria continued to take the Giro d’Italia by storm when he timed his sprint to perfection to win the 13th stage on Friday, taking his tally to four victories in the race.
Jet-setting fans cannot resist allure of Premier League
LONDON (Reuters) – When it comes to the allure of England’s Premier League it seems distance is no object for jet-setting fans desperate to witness a slice of the action.
Motor racing: Red Bull ‘a bit in no-man’s land’, says Horner
LONDON (Reuters) – Red Bull are “a bit in no-mans land” until they get a Renault engine upgrade that could transform their Formula One season, according to team principal Christian Horner.
Sailing: Artemis guards secret of America’s Cup speed
LONDON (Reuters) – Artemis Racing have been flying in practice for the America’s Cup, but the top speed of the team’s foiling catamaran is a secret skipper Nathan Outteridge is not sharing.
McGregor applies for Nevada boxing license: reports
(Reuters) – Mixed martial arts champion Conor McGregor took another step toward setting up a megafight with undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather by applying for a professional boxing license in Nevada, according to multiple reports.
Sharapova faces 10-match marathon to win Wimbledon title
LONDON (Reuters) – Maria Sharapova will probably have to win 10 matches to claim a second Wimbledon title this year after deciding on Friday not to request a wildcard for the championships.
