Wawrinka battles past Youzhny in Toronto
TORONTO (Reuters) – Stan Wawrinka survived a thriller against Mikhail Youzhny in the second round of the Rogers Cup on Tuesday, fighting back in both sets to prevail 7-6(3) 7-6(8). The Swiss second seed trailed 5-4 in the first set and had to break …
Carroll agrees extension with Seahawks through 2019
(Reuters) – Seattle have reached an agreement with coach Pete Carroll on a contract extension that will keep him with the NFL team through 2019, the Seahawks announced on Tuesday.
NZ duo know past success counts for little in Rio
WELLINGTON (Reuters) – Peter Burling and Blair Tuke’s impressive record since the last Olympics will mean little if the New Zealand sailors fail to put it all together on the day at next month’s Rio de Janeiro Games.
From yellow to gold, Froome eyes road to glory
LONDON (Reuters) – Chris Froome underlined his love of yellow with a third Tour de France triumph on Sunday, now the British rider has his eyes on Olympic glory alongside the golden sands of the Copacabana.
Robots’ Uchimura and Biles ready to roll
LONDON (Reuters) – The world’s best gymnasts will be hoping the sweat and tears they have shed in training will provide them with the spark they need at the Olympics to pull the plug on two record-chasing champions who have been dubbed “robots”.
McIlroy, Spieth overshadowed heading into PGA Championship
(Reuters) – Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth were ranked one and two in the world heading into last year’s PGA Championship, but they return this year almost as after-thoughts, overshadowed by a wave of hotter rivals who have grabbed the limelight.
Driver may be key to solving Baltusrol at PGA Championship
(Reuters) – The hectic major golf season comes to a close with the PGA Championship at venerable Baltusrol Golf Club starting on Thursday, a classic course where accuracy with the driver could be the key to victory.
IOC’s Bach is part of doping problem, says discus champion Harting
(Reuters) – Germany’s Olympic discus champion Robert Harting has launched a stinging attack on International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach, describing him as part of the problem in the fight against doping.
Stenson, Mickelson bring their fireworks show to PGA
SPRINGFIELD, New Jersey (Reuters) – Henrik Stenson and Phil Mickelson forged an epic duel in the final round of the British Open and they ride into the season’s final major, the PGA Championship at Baltusrol, on a wave of momentum and inextricably link…
Stepanovs say drug cheats will compete in Rio
LONDON (Reuters) – Russian drug cheats will be competing at next month’s Rio Olympics, the whistleblowers who helped uncover the country’s doping scandal have told the BBC.
