Nordqvist repeats as ShopRite LPGA Classic winner
(Reuters) – Swede Anna Nordqvist became the oldest winner on the youthful LPGA Tour this year when she successfully defended her title at the ShopRite LPGA Classic in New Jersey on Sunday.
Strong Memorial finish gives McIlroy a U.S. Open fillip
(Reuters) – World number three Rory McIlroy gave himself a timely boost for this month’s U.S. Open by ending a week of superb putting and accurate driving with a four-under 68 in the final round of the Memorial tournament on Sunday.
Belgium struggle to 3-2 win over Norway in final warm-up
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Belgium labored to a 3-2 victory over Norway on Sunday in a final warm-up match before Euro 2016 that showed off their attacking flair and defensive frailty in near equal measure.
Mixed emotions for Dunga on Rose Bowl return
PASADENA, California (Reuters) – For Brazil coach Dunga, it was a case of sharply contrasting emotions on his return to the iconic Rose Bowl Stadium for his country’s opening match in the centenary Copa America tournament.
Messi could miss potential group decider against Chile
(Reuters) – Lionel Messi looks likely to miss Argentina’s most important match of the opening phase of the Copa America against title holders Chile at Santa Clara, California on Monday.
Rossi beats Marquez in Catalunya GP duel
(Reuters) – Italian Valentino Rossi won the Grand Prix of Catalunya on Sunday after a thrilling duel with Spaniard Marc Marquez that ended with a handshake between MotoGP’s bitter rivals.
Fitzpatrick boosts Ryder Cup hopes with Nordea Masters win
(Reuters) – England’s Matthew Fitzpatrick boosted his Ryder Cup qualifying hopes with a three-shot victory at the Nordea Masters in Stockholm on Sunday.
Farah breaks Moorcroft’s 3,000m British record
(Reuters) – Double Olympic champion Mo Farah continued his build-up to the Rio Games by breaking David Moorcroft’s 34-year-old British record in the 3,000 meters at a Diamond League meeting in Birmingham on Sunday.
France’s Garcia, Mladenovic fire up home crowd in women’s doubles win
PARIS (Reuters) – France’s Caroline Garcia and Kristina Mladenovic overcome their Russian opponents 6-3 2-6 6-4 on Sunday to take the French Open women’s doubles title, giving the home fans reason to cheer on the final day of a cold, damp tournament.
Numbers game keeps record-chasing Serena on edge
PARIS (Reuters) – As a serial winner Serena Williams has broken records without a backward glance throughout her career, but since September there is one milestone that has loomed ever larger in halting her progress toward the game’s pantheon.
