Pacquiao made retirement U-turn to continue his ‘journey’
BEVERLY HILLS, California (Reuters) – While Manny Pacquiao’s political career became a priority after he announced his “retirement” from the ring in April, he says the lure of continuing his journey in boxing ultimately led to his comeback.
Castro leads by one at weather-hit BMW
(Reuters) – Roberto Castro upstaged some of the biggest names in golf to take a one-shot lead at the rain-hit BMW Championship on Thursday with a seven-under-par 65, while defending champ Jason Day ended the day eight strokes back after a six bogey 73….
Rested Djokovic big favorite against Monfils
NEW YORK (Reuters) – World number one Novak Djokovic, the only member of the so-called “Big Four” to reach Friday’s semi-finals of the U.S. Open, also has the distinction of being the least tested of the last four at Flushing Meadows.
Clijsters, Roddick headline Hall of Fame nominations
(Reuters) – Former world number one players Kim Clijsters and Andy Roddick headlined the list of nominees up for induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
Rio police seek charges against 10 in ticket scalping ring
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Brazilian police recommended on Thursday that 10 people be charged in a ticket-touting ring uncovered at the Rio Games, including the man who until recently was Europe’s top Olympic official.
Ex-San Francisco 49er charged with assault of elderly man, son
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Former San Francisco 49er Bruce Miller was charged on Thursday with seven felonies including assault with a deadly weapon, described by prosecutors as a cane, in connection with a fight that sent an elderly man and the man’s s…
Davis Cup round moved to Peru from Venezuela on security concerns
CARACAS (Reuters) – Peru will host a Davis Cup match between itself and Venezuela after the International Tennis Federation decided that concerns over security in Venezuela, the original site for the event, required a change of venue.
Liberty takeover offers a longer-term vision for F1
LONDON (Reuters) – Liberty Media’s takeover of Formula One promises a long-term strategy for the cash-rich sport with a sharper focus on new media markets and another attempt to expand in North America.
F1 governing body welcomes Liberty Media investment
LONDON (Reuters) – Jean Todt, the head of Formula One’s governing body which has to approve any takeover of the sport, said on Thursday he looked forward to working with new owners Liberty Media and welcomed the U.S. company’s investment.
Lochte banned for 10 months by USOC
NEW YORK (Reuters) – American swimmer Ryan Lochte has been suspended for 10 months and will miss next year’s world championships for his part in a scandal involving the U.S. athlete and three other swimmers at the Rio Olympics, the United States Olympi…
