ARAF’s Butov says no longer representing Russia at IAAF: TASS
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Mikhail Butov, general secretary of the Russian Athletics Federation (ARAF), said on Monday he was no longer representing Russia on the IAAF council, TASS news agency reported.
USGA keen to explain handling of Johnson penalty confusion
OAKMONT, Pennsylvania (Reuters) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) defended its management of a penalty controversy with new champion Dustin Johnson in the final round of the U.S. Open on Sunday.
Historic season ends in epic Finals collapse for Warriors
OAKLAND (Reuters) – The Golden State Warriors closed out a record-smashing season with an even more epic playoff collapse on Sunday, falling 93-89 to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game Seven of the NBA Finals.
Cavaliers’ James named Most Valuable Player of NBA Finals
OAKLAND, Calif. (Reuters) – Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James was named the Most Valuable Player of the NBA Finals following his team’s 93-89 championship-clinching win over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday.
U.S. Open penalty confusion defused by Johnson win
OAKMONT, Pennsylvania (Reuters) – The final round of the U.S. Open was thrown into an almost farcical state of confusion on Sunday over a penalty controversy but Dustin Johnson made it a moot question by rolling to victory by three strokes.
France misfire as lucky Switzerland reach knockout stage
LILLE, France (Reuters) – Switzerland rode their luck to earn a 0-0 draw against a misfiring France to reach the knockout stage at a European Championship for the first time on Sunday as they finished second in Group A behind the hosts.
England to leave out Rooney among six changes: reports
ST ETIENNE, France (Reuters) – England captain Wayne Rooney will be left out of the starting lineup for their last Euro 2016 Group B match against Slovakia, British media reported.
Kim Sei-young wins playoff for second LPGA win of season
(Reuters) – South Korean Kim Sei-young overcame a bogey at the 72nd hole to beat Carlota Ciganda on the first playoff hole at the Meijer LPGA Classic in Michigan on Sunday.
Cut-up pitch, ripped shirts, burst ball fail quality test
LILLE, France (Reuters) – While France and Switzerland largely got what they wanted with a 0-0 draw at Euro 2016 on Sunday, it was a night of shame for ground staff and sports manufacturers.
France home and dry but still searching for right mix
LILLE, France (Reuters) – France ended the group stage of Euro 2016 in the position they wanted but with their coach still looking for the right formula to bring the best out of a team with high expectations.
