Mikulak on top at U.S. gymnastics trials for Rio
(Reuters) – Four-time national champion Sam Mikulak overcame a bad start to lead the standings after Thursday’s Olympic trials for the U.S. men’s gymnastics team in St. Louis, virtually securing his spot for the Rio Games.
China court rules against New Balance in trademark case
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – A Chinese appeal court has ruled against U.S. sportswear firm New Balance for trademark infringements and ordered it to pay five million yuan ($756,945) in compensation to a Chinese company, an amount far lower than previously rule…
Lebron withdraws from Rio consideration: report
(Reuters) – LeBron James has decided to withdraw from U.S. Olympic basketball team consideration for the Rio Games in order to get some rest, the cleveland.com website reported on Thursday.
Golf: Spaniard Rahm grabs Quicken Loans lead in pro debut
(Reuters) – Spaniard Jon Rahm made a stunning start to his professional career with a flawless seven-under-par 64 that gave him a one-shot lead after the first round of the Tiger Woods-hosted Quicken Loan National on Thursday.
Cuba’s Ramirez qualifies for Rio boxing tournament
(Reuters) – Olympic flyweight boxing champion Robeisy Ramirez finally made sure of his place at the Rio Games on Thursday after reaching the bantamweight semi-finals at the last amateur qualifying tournament in Azerbaijan.
Spurs’ Leonard latest U.S. player to pass on Rio Games
(Reuters) – San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard said on Thursday he will not participate in the Rio Games, making him the latest NBA player to opt out of consideration for the U.S. Olympic basketball team.
Boxing champ Wilder countersued over canceled Povetkin bout
(Reuters) – Heavyweight boxing champion Deontay Wilder and his promoter were countersued on Thursday by Russian boxer Alexander Povetkin and his promoter over the recent cancellation of a title bout, after the Russian tested positive for the banned sub…
‘Noodle’ hoping to be ‘al dente’ for Copa America final
(Reuters) – Angel Di Maria is working hard on his fitness for the chance to play a part in Argentina’s Copa America Centenario final against title holders Chile on Sunday after bad luck in two previous finals.
Stuck on 21, Serena aims to finish the job
LONDON (Reuters) – The peak remains tantalizingly close for Serena Williams but negotiating the final incline to a record-equaling 22nd grand slam singles title is proving the trickiest of all.
Harrington steps up after McDowell rules out Rio
LONDON (Reuters) – Padraig Harrington stepped up for Ireland on Thursday after compatriots Graeme McDowell and Rory McIlroy ruled out playing in Rio when golf returns to the Olympics for the first time in 112 years.
