Golf: Willett expects revival in return to Augusta
(Reuters) – Danny Willett has had a bumpy ride on the golf course since his surprise victory at the Masters last year, but the Englishman reckons he will be all smiles when he returns next month to defend the green jacket.
Ko at top of women’s golf rankings for 92nd week
(The Sports Exchange) – Lydia Ko of New Zealand is atop the Women’s World Golf Rankings for the 92nd week of her career, tied with South Korea’s Inbee Park for third all time.
Manchester United charged after FA Cup loss to Chelsea
(Reuters) – Manchester United have been charged with failing to control their players during Monday’s 1-0 FA Cup quarter-final defeat at Chelsea, the FA said.
Horse racing: Record sixth Champion Hurdle for trainer Henderson
LONDON (Reuters) – Buveur D’Air, the 5-1 second favorite ridden by Noel Fehily, won the Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival on Tuesday and handed trainer Nicky Henderson a record sixth triumph in the race.
Cycling: Quintana holds on to win Tirreno-Adriatico
(Reuters) – Colombian Nairo Quintana laid down an early marker for the Tour de France when he won the Tirreno-Adriatico stage race after holding on to his overall lead at the end of the final time trial on Tuesday.
Fox, Turner win broadcast rights to Argentine soccer
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Divisions of U.S. media companies Twenty-First Century Fox Inc and Time Warner Inc won a joint contract to broadcast Argentine soccer matches for five years from next season, the Argentine Football Association said on Tuesda…
Motor racing: Perez in the pink as Force India change livery
LONDON (Reuters) – Force India’s Formula One cars will sport a new pink livery this season after the team signed a sponsorship deal with Austrian water technology company BWT.
Disappointed South Africa denies skimping on Commonwealth Games budget
DURBAN (Reuters) – South Africa’s government has expressed disappointment at the decision to strip Durban of the right to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games, saying the budget it had guaranteed for the event was sufficient.
Golf: Muirfield back in Open contention as it votes to let women join
LONDON (Reuters) – Muirfield golf club voted on Tuesday to admit women members, scrapping the all-male policy that led to the historic Scottish links course being stripped of its eligibility to host Britain’s Open championship.
Double Olympic champion Rowsell Shand retires
(Reuters) – Briton Joanna Rowsell Shand announced her retirement from international cycling on Tuesday, calling time on a stellar 10-year career that garnered two Olympic golds and five World Championship triumphs.
