Ko leads Women’s PGA in quest for third straight major
(Reuters) – Lydia Ko put herself in strong position to win her third straight major championship when she earned a one-stroke lead after the third round at KMPG Women’s PGA Championship in Sammamish, Washington on Saturday.
Creator wins Belmont by a nose
(Reuters) – Creator made a brilliant charge down the stretch to edge past Destin by a nose at the wire and win the 148th Belmont Stakes on Saturday, the final leg of U.S. racing’s Triple Crown series for three-year-olds.
Euro 2016 violence spreads to second French city
MARSEILLE, France (Reuters) – Violent clashes between fans spread to a second French city on Saturday, tainting the opening days of the Euro 2016 soccer tournament and raising questions among supporters over policing tactics.
Berger stays three ahead in Memphis, Mickelson lurks
(Reuters) – Daniel Berger birdied two of the last three holes to retain a three-stroke lead after Saturday’s third round of the FedEx St. Jude Classic as five-times major winner Phil Mickelson lurked ominously in a tie for second.
Cavs coach cries ‘foul’ or lack thereof against LeBron
(Reuters) – Cleveland Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue has cried ‘foul’ over the lack of calls made against the Golden State Warriors for their physical defense against LeBron James in the NBA Finals.
Rio de Janeiro suspends work on Olympics beach volleyball arena
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Local authorities have suspended work on the arena hosting beach volleyball events at the Olympics in August due to a missing permit, Rio de Janeiro city officials said on Saturday.
Gordie Howe’s family opens visitation, funeral to public
TORONTO (Reuters) – The family of deceased hockey legend Gordie Howe has opened the hockey legend’s visitation and funeral in Detroit to the public, according to his former team and local media.
Motor racing-Hamilton on pole in Canada with Rosberg alongside
MONTREAL (Reuters) – Britain’s Lewis Hamilton swept to his fifth Canadian Grand Prix pole position on Saturday and piled more pressure on his championship-leading Mercedes team mate Nico Rosberg.
Rooney and Kane spearhead England’s attack
MARSEILLE, France (Reuters) – Wayne Rooney and Harry Kane got the nod up front for England’s opening Euro 2016 Group B game against Russia on Saturday as coach Roy Hodgson picked a team full of attacking talent.
Vettel fastest in shortened final Canada GP practice
MONTREAL (Reuters) – Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel was fastest in final practice for the Canadian Formula One Grand Prix on Saturday, with the session cut short after Renault’s Kevin Magnussen crashed into the wall.
