Noren’s money-list charge blunted by late bogeys in Dubai
DUBAI (Reuters) – Alex Noren’s hopes of reining in fellow Swede Henrik Stenson at the top the European money-list were dulled by two bogeys in the last four holes on the second day of the season-ending DP World Tour Championship in Dubai on Friday.
Swede Stenson mixes it with Dubai crowd
DUBAI (Reuters) – Henrik Stenson had more crowd interaction than he would have liked on the second day of the DP World Tour Championship on Friday, as his three-under-par round included a wayward shot which hit a lady and a separate spectator picking u…
No Fukushima health concerns, says baseball-softball chief
TOKYO (Reuters) – There are no concerns about playing in Fukushima related to the prefecture’s past nuclear accident and whether to hold Olympic games there will come down to the facilities and scheduling, the president of the World Baseball Softball C…
Nitties rides Sydney wind as Scott charges, Spieth falters
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Local James Nitties hit a sparkling seven-under-par 65 to take a one-shot lead at the midway point of the Australian Open on Friday after Jordan Spieth charged but faltered and Adam Scott moved into contention at Royal Sydney.
Wimbledon extends BBC partnership until 2024
(Reuters) – Wimbledon will continue to be broadcast on BBC at least until 2024 following a four-year extension to the longest partnership in sports broadcasting history.
Ainslie busting a gut in America’s Cup quest
(This version of November 17 story has been refiled to add dropped word)
Sizzling Sydney charge fails to please Scott
SYDNEY (Reuters) – A seven-under-par 65 on the second day of your national open would be a dream round for most players but the disgruntled look on Adam Scott’s face at Royal Sydney on Friday told the story of a man with his own standards.
Cubs slugger Bryant, Angels’ Trout win MVP awards
(Reuters) – Kris Bryant of the World Series champion Chicago Cubs capped off a dream season by winning the National League MVP award, while Mike Trout backed up his case as baseball’s best by claiming AL honors for a second time.
Djokovic thrashes Goffin, picks row with umpire
LONDON (Reuters) – Defending champion Novak Djokovic trounced stand-in David Goffin 6-1 6-2 for a clean sweep of his group at the ATP World Tour Finals on Thursday but spiced up a leisurely afternoon workout by picking a row with the umpire.
Raonic chases top three spot after win over Thiem
LONDON (Reuters) – Less than two weeks after pulling out of the Paris Masters semi-finals with a thigh injury, Milos Raonic reached the last four at the ATP World Tour Finals and is close to breaking into the top three of the rankings.
