Swede Noren moves one ahead at Scottish Open
LONDON (Reuters) – Swede Alex Noren took advantage of relatively calm conditions to fire a six-under-par 66 and claim a one-stroke lead after the second round of the Scottish Open at Inverness on Friday.
Hamilton fastest as Rosberg hits trouble
SILVERSTONE, England (Reuters) – Lewis Hamilton enjoyed a perfect start to his home British Formula One Grand Prix on Friday while car troubles left Mercedes team mate and championship leader Nico Rosberg stranded in the garage.
Cycling: Farce as inflatable arch causes Yates fall
LAC DE PAYOLLE, France (Reuters) – The seventh stage of the Tour de France ended in farcical fashion on Friday when an inflatable arch, marking one kilometre to go, deflated and slowed down the bunch, sending Briton Adam Yates to the ground.
Former Olympic walk champion Schwazer banned for doping
ROME (Reuters) – Italy’s 2008 Olympic 50km walk champion Alex Schwazer has been suspended after a repeat analysis confirmed he tested positive for a banned substance, his lawyer said on Friday.
UFC prepares for marquee event despite doping cloud
(Reuters) – The Ultimate Fighting Championship is gearing up for one of the biggest events in its history in Las Vegas on Saturday, but a high-profile doping case has cast a shadow over the celebration of the fast-growing sport of mixed martial arts.
Ronaldo has the opportunity to leave Messi in the shade
PARIS (Reuters) – For so much of Cristiano Ronaldo’s majestic career, he has battled with Lionel Messi, often unsuccessfully, to be considered the greatest player in the world.
Formula One coining it in gold and silver
SILVERSTONE, England (Reuters) – Commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone has made a mint from Formula One’s success over the years and now the sport is literally coining it.
From bullying victim, Argentine wrestler seeks Olympic gold
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Bullied by a boy in her primary school, Argentine Patricia Bermudez learnt to fight to get back at him and is now on her way to her second Olympic Games as a wrestler.
Carney takes a break from Brexit woes with a trip to Wimbledon
LONDON (Reuters) – Bank of England Governor Mark Carney took a break on Friday from his overflowing inbox of post-Brexit mayhem to catch some tennis at Wimbledon.
Hamilton fastest as Rosberg hits trouble
SILVERSTONE, England (Reuters) – Lewis Hamilton enjoyed a perfect start to his home British Formula One Grand Prix on Friday while car troubles left Mercedes team mate and championship leader Nico Rosberg stranded in the garage.
