Athletics: Lyles and Berry set world indoor bests at U.S. champs
(Reuters) – Teenager Noah Lyles ran the fastest indoor 300 meters of all-time as he and weight thrower Gwen Berry set world bests at the U.S. championships on Saturday.
Boxing: Underdog Bellew stuns Haye in heavyweight clash
(Reuters) – Underdog Tony Bellew stopped former WBA heavyweight champion David Haye in the 11th round of their thrilling clash at London’s O2 Arena on Saturday.
McIlroy eyes regaining number one world ranking
(Reuters) – Patience will be a virtue for Rory McIlroy on Sunday as he seeks to win the WGC-Mexico Championship and possibly regain the world number one ranking.
No doubting Thomas as ace boosts him to WGC lead
(Reuters) – A hole-in-one boosted Justin Thomas to the lead after a wild third round at the WGC-Mexico Championship in Mexico City on Saturday, but three of the biggest names in the game are breathing down his neck.
Athletics: Suhr withdraws from U.S. champs, upset at how meets run
(Reuters) – World indoor pole vault record holder Jenn Suhr withdrew from the U.S. championships on Saturday, saying she was frustrated with how American title meets are conducted.
Athletics: Britain’s Kilty retains 60 meters title
BELGRADE (Reuters) – Britain’s Richard Kilty overcame a sluggish start to retain his 60 meters title at the European indoor athletics championships on Saturday.
Djokovic has lost his edge, says former mentor Pilic
BELGRADE (Reuters) – Novak Djokovic has lost the tenacity which enabled him to rule men’s tennis for a number of years, former mentor Niki Pilic said on Saturday.
British anti-dopers condemn leaks to media over Farah
LONDON (Reuters) – British anti-doping authorities condemned the leaking of information “which only serves to fuel rumor and innuendo” on Saturday after the latest media report surrounding athlete Mo Farah and his American coach Alberto Salazar.
D’Antoni’s fired-up philosophy has Rockets revved up
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – From basketball innovator to coaching flameout, Mike D’Antoni has survived the roller coaster of the NBA and landed back in the league’s good graces.
Murray wins first title of year in Dubai
(Reuters) – World number one Andy Murray won his first title of 2017 with a 6-3 6-2 victory over unseeded Spaniard Fernando Verdasco in the Dubai Tennis Championships final on Saturday.
