Ibrahimovic scores spectacular goal on Man United debut
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Zlatan Ibrahimovic netted a superb goal just four minutes into his Manchester United debut and promised that there would be much more to come after they thrashed Turkish side Galatasaray 5-2 in a friendly in Gothenburg on Saturday…
Two Russians swimmers launch appeal against Rio ban
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Russian swimmers Vladimir Morozov and Nikita Lobintsev have launched an appeal against the ruling banning them from next month’s Rio Olympic Games even though they have never failed a doping test.
First-ever refugee team ascends to Rio’s Christ statue
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Members of the first-ever Olympic refugee team visited Rio de Janeiro’s iconic Christ statue Saturday, with smiles as wide as their arms were outstretched, imitating the landmark’s open embrace as they posed for photos.
Bryan brothers pull out of Rio Games citing health concerns
(Reuters) – Americans Bob and Mike Bryan, the most successful doubles team in men’s tennis history, have pulled out of the defense of their title at the Rio Games saying their family’s health is their top priority.
Rosberg takes pole for home race ahead of Hamilton
HOCKENHEIM, Germany (Reuters) – Nico Rosberg set a scorching pace under pressure on Saturday to seize pole position, ahead of Mercedes team mate Lewis Hamilton, in qualifying for his home German Formula One Grand Prix.
Golf: Smiles better for British Open leader Jutanugarn
WOBURN, England (Reuters) – Ariya Jutanugarn, who likes to smile before going into her pre-shot routine, was grinning from ear-to-ear after surging two strokes clear of the field in the Ricoh Women’s British Open third round on Saturday.
Mickelson predicts record round to come at PGA
SPRINGFIELD, New Jersey (Reuters) – Phil Mickelson thinks a major championship record low round will be shot at Baltusrol Golf Club over the last two rounds of the PGA Championship and that someone might take it as low as 61.
Hamilton kicking himself after Hockenheim mistake
HOCKENHEIM, Germany (Reuters) – Lewis Hamilton was kicking himself on Saturday after failing to record a good enough lap to secure pole position on his final qualifying attempt at the German Grand Prix.
Henderson says rise to second in world is ‘surreal’
WOBURN, England (Reuters) – Not long ago Brooke Henderson was simply trying to make ends meet as a rookie on the LPGA Tour but fast forward 18 months and she is breathing down the neck of Lydia Ko at the top of the world rankings.
World number one Ko will not be staying at Olympic Village
WOBURN, England (Reuters) – Lydia Ko says she is “super excited” at the prospect of competing in her first Olympics next month although the women’s world number one has decided against living at the Games village in Rio de Janeiro.
