It’s grim at The Grove for Donald as host misses cut
WATFORD, England (Reuters) – Former world number one Luke Donald refused to use his myriad commitments as tournament host as an excuse after missing the cut at the British Masters by a considerable margin on Friday.
Klopp angered by Liverpool’s festive fixture schedule
(Reuters) – Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp has criticized the Premier League’s Christmas fixture schedule which will force his team to play twice in the space of 48 hours.
Djokovic survives Zverev scare, Murray cruises in Shanghai
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – World number one Novak Djokovic recovered from a first-set loss to overcome Germany’s Mischa Zverev while Britain’s Andy Murray swept past Belgium’s David Goffin to reach the Shanghai Masters semi-finals on Friday.
Baby joy and Ryder agony spark McDowell into action
WATFORD, England (Reuters) – Graeme McDowell has had a fruitless year in terms of victories but he appears to have re-focused on his career after experiencing family joy and golfing agony in quick succession.
Mourinho calls for respect ahead of Liverpool-United game
(Reuters) – Manager Jose Mourinho has called for both sets of supporters to respect each other when his Manchester United team visit Anfield to play Liverpool in the Premier League on Monday.
CONCACAF gets boost in bid to host 2026 World Cup
ZURICH (Reuters) – The United States, Canada and Mexico’s hopes of hosting the 2026 World Cup were handed a significant boost when European countries were effectively ruled out of bidding by FIFA on Friday.
Chelsea’s Conte laughs off sacking rumors, says Terry fit
(Reuters) – Chelsea manager Antonio Conte laughed off rumors that he is close to being sacked and confirmed that club captain John Terry would return to the squad for Saturday’s visit of defending champions Leicester City.
Poulter apologizes for British Masters snub
WATFORD, England (Reuters) – Ian Poulter, tournament host for the British Masters on his home course at Woburn in 2015, has apologized for electing to miss this year’s edition.
Hulkenberg to race for Renault from 2017
LONDON (Reuters) – German Formula One driver Nico Hulkenberg will leave Force India and race for Renault in 2017 after signing a multi-year deal with the French manufacturer.
Bayern have learned from mistakes, says Ancelotti
BERLIN (Reuters) – Bayern Munich have learned from their brief slump in form this month and will bounce back against Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday, Bayern coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Friday.
