Lang wins U.S. Women’s Open in dramatic playoff
(Reuters) – American Brittany Lang won her first major title in dramatic fashion at the U.S. Women’s Open on Sunday after her playoff opponent, Anna Nordqvist, was assessed a two-stroke penalty for grounding a club in a bunker.
Biles wins Olympic trials, targets Rio gold
SAN JOSE, California (Reuters) – Simone Biles recorded yet another crushing victory at the U.S. Olympic women’s gymnastics trials on Sunday, sending a clear message to her rivals that Rio Games gold is her next target.
Rodney pulls surprise in Canadian 200m trials
(Reuters) – Brendon Rodney became only the second Canadian to break 20 seconds in the 200 meters as he won Canada’s Olympic trials in 19.96 seconds on Sunday.
Felix misses U.S. team as Bowie surprises in 200m
EUGENE, Oregon (Reuters) – Olympic champion Allyson Felix stunningly failed to make the U.S. team for Rio in her favourite event, the 200 metres, as her dreams for a rare sprint Olympic double ended at the American trials on Sunday.
Sporting Kansas City end NYC FC streak
(Reuters) – Sporting Kansas City scored twice in the opening 16 minutes on the way to a 3-1 victory over New York City FC on Sunday, snapping the visitors’ four-game winning streak.
Korea’s Park to play in Rio despite injury problems
SEOUL (Reuters) – Seven-times major winner Park In-bee has decided to take up her spot with the South Korean team for the Rio Olympics despite a winless season plagued by injury.
Injured Bogut named in Australia basketball squad for Rio
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Dallas Mavericks center Andrew Bogut will be given every chance to prove his fitness for the Rio de Janeiro Games after being named in Australia’s 12-man squad for the Olympic tournament.
Former 49er Hayne misses out on Fiji sevens selection
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Former NFL and rugby league player Jarryd Hayne has missed out on his long-shot dream of playing for Fiji’s rugby sevens side at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics.
Olympic double hopes dashed as Felix misses 200m team
(Reuters) – Olympic champion Allyson Felix failed to make the U.S. team in the 200 meters at the American trials on Sunday, ending her dream for a rare 200-400 meters double at Rio Olympics.
Force India target fourth, switch focus to 2017 car
SILVERSTONE, England (Reuters) – Force India principal Vijay Mallya hailed a big step forward for his Silverstone-based Formula One team on Sunday even if their main focus of development has shifted to next year’s car.
