Cavendish on a high as he targets omnium gold
LONDON (Reuters) – Mark Cavendish’s past Olympic appearances have not exactly gone to plan but the Briton says he will arrive in Rio on a high as he bids to justify his return to the velodrome boards with a long-awaited first medal.
Djokovic survives test to reach third round in Toronto
TORONTO (Reuters) – Novak Djokovic was given a scare in his North American hardcourt season opener but managed to prevail with a 7-5 7-6(3) victory over Luxembourg’s Gilles Mueller on Wednesday to reach the third round of the Rogers Cup.
Ryder Cup captains look for right balance
SPRINGFIELD, New Jersey (Reuters) – Ryder Cup captains Davis Love III and Darren Clarke are both looking for balance on their respective teams as they move closer to assembling their squads for the matches at Hazeltine.
Brazil cites Olympic organizers over workers fixing athletes’ village
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Brazil’s labor ministry, following a surprise inspection, on Wednesday cited organizers of the upcoming Rio Olympics over labor conditions for about 600 temporary workers brought in to make repairs on housing for athletes.
Torrance named Europe’s fifth Ryder Cup vice-captain
LONDON (Reuters) – European Ryder Cup skipper Darren Clarke named Sam Torrance on Wednesday as his fifth vice-captain for September’s match against the United States.
Indonesia’s Haryanto to race in German Grand Prix
HOCKENHEIM, Germany (Reuters) – Rio Haryanto will race in this weekend’s German Formula One Grand Prix, the Indonesian said in a statement issued by his Manor team on Wednesday.
Patriots shoot down possibility of quarterback controversy
(Reuters) – New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick ended a quarterback controversy before one could even begin as he said on Wednesday that Tom Brady will be the team’s starter when he returns from a suspension.
IOC Olympic channel to launch at Rio Games end
(Reuters) – The International Olympic Committee’s new television Channel will launch officially on Aug. 21, the last day of this year’s Rio de Janeiro Games, as the organization looks to attract a new generation of fans.
Garcia yearns to extend maiden major streak at the PGA
SPRINGFIELD, New Jersey (Reuters) – The last four winners of golf’s biggest events have been first-time major champions and Sergio Garcia could be next in line to extend that streak at the PGA Championship starting on Thursday.
Johnson sees another promising major chance at Baltusrol
SPRINGFIELD, New Jersey (Reuters) – While many players bemoan the short turnaround between the British Open and PGA Championship, jammed closer together to accommodate the Rio Olympics golf tournament, the implacable Dustin Johnson just rolls on.
