Surfing: Fanning wins J-Bay title a year after shark attack
JEFFREY’S BAY, South Africa (Reuters) – Mick Fanning completed a cathartic victory in the J-Bay Open on Saturday one year after a dramatic shark attack at the same event saw him narrowly escape death.
Croatian forward Saric signs with Philadelphia 76ers
(Reuters) – Croatian Dario Saric has signed with the Philadelphia 76ers, the team said on Friday, two years after acquiring the rights to the highly-rated forward.
Lesnar flagged for doping, says UFC
(Reuters) – Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar has been flagged by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) for a possible doping violation, the UFC said on Friday.
Ko puts U.S. Open fade behind her to take Marathon co-lead
(Reuters) – World number one Lydia Ko surged into a share of the halfway lead with a five-under-par 66 in the second round at the Marathon Classic in Sylvania, Ohio on Friday.
Semenya runs world leading 800 meters in Monaco
(Reuters) – South Africa’s Caster Semenya coasted to victory in the 800 meters at the Monaco Diamond League in a world leading and personal best time on Friday to underline her status as a heavy favorite for next month’s Rio Olympics.
Miller, Broncos agree biggest deal for defensive player
(The Sports Xchange) – Denver Broncos outside linebacker and Super Bowl 50 MVP Von Miller became the NFL’s highest-paid defensive player on Friday after agreeing to a six-year, $114.5 million deal.
Brazil to intensify Olympic security checks after Nice attack
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Brazil will step up security cordons, add further roadblocks and frisk more visitors in Rio de Janeiro for next month’s Olympic Games to increase security after the truck massacre in France, the government said on Friday.
Vegas fires a 60 to run-up big Barbasol lead
(Reuters) – Jhonattan Vegas of Venezuela capped a sensational six-hole stretch with an ace on his way to an 11-under-par 60 on Friday that threatened to turn the Barbasol Championship in Alabama into a rout.
Fillip for Mickelson as wind and rain takes a grip
TROON, Scotland (Reuters) – Five-times major winner Phil Mickelson shrugged off the worst weather of the week, squally showers and gusts up to 20mph, to maintain his lead in the British Open second round on Friday.
Patriots quarterback Brady ends ‘Deflategate’ legal fight
BOSTON (Reuters) – New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady on Friday said he would end his legal battle against the National Football League over the decision to suspend him for four games as a result of the “Deflategate” scandal.
