Brazil court frees Ireland’s Mallon arrested in Rio Olympic ticket scam
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – A Brazilian court said on Saturday it has authorized the release of Ireland’s Kevin James Mallon, a director of international sports hospitality company THG who was arrested on Aug. 5 for the alleged illegal scalping of Olympic ti…
Raikkonen fastest in final Belgian GP practice
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (Reuters) – Kimi Raikkonen set the pace for Ferrari in the final practice session for Sunday’s Belgian Formula One Grand Prix.
Athletics: Kenya arrests three officials over Rio mismanagement
NAIROBI (Reuters) – Kenya has arrested three top members of its Olympic committee, a Reuters witness said, after mismanagement of the contingent nearly derailed the country’s participation in the Rio Games.
Bautista Agut battles past Troicki
(Reuters) – Roberto Bautista Agut will meet fellow Spaniard Pablo Carreno Busta in Winston-Salem Open final after he outplayed Serbian Viktor Troicki 7-5 6-7(2) 6-2 in a dramatic semi-final that lasted more than two hours in steamy afternoon heat.
Jutanugarn grabs lead, eyes fifth title of the year
(Reuters) – Thailand’s Ariya Jutanugarn set her sights on a fifth victory this year as she moved to a three-stroke lead after the second round of the Canadian Women’s Open on Friday. Jutanugarn completed the final two holes of her delayed first round in the morning, where she finished at four-under-par, then fired a bogey-free eight-under-par 64 in the second round to move to 12-under and take command.
Radwanska crushes Kvitova to ease into Connecticut final
(Reuters) – Top seed Agnieszka Radwanska put on a dominant performance against double defending champion Petra Kvitova to ease into the final of the Connecticut Open with a 6-1 6-1 triumph on Friday.
Challenging early foes for Djokovic, Williams
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Top seeds Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams face challenging early tests at the U.S. Open following Friday’s draws for the year’s last grand slam starting on Monday.
Rio court to return passports to Irish Olympic officials
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – A Rio de Janeiro court will return the passports of three members of the Olympic Council of Ireland (OCI) and they will be allowed to leave Brazil, a source in the Rio state security services said on Friday.
Reed two ahead at Barclays as Ryder Cup spot looms
(Reuters) – Patrick Reed moved one step closer in his bid for a fifth PGA Tour win and an automatic selection for next month’s Ryder Cup as he seized a two-stroke lead after Friday’s second round of The Barclays in Farmingdale, New York.
Ryder Cup captain Clarke calms Stenson injury concerns
LONDON (Reuters) – Europe captain Darren Clarke has allayed fears over the fitness of British Open champion Henrik Stenson ahead of next month’s Ryder Cup defense at Hazeltine, Minnesota.
