Long-jumper Rutherford happy to be Olympic gold favorite
(Reuters) – British gold medalist Greg Rutherford is looking forward to defending his Olympic title and says he is not fazed by being the bookmakers’ favorite to win the long jump at the Games in Rio in August.
Pol Espargaro to leave Yamaha Tech3 at end of 2016
(Reuters) – Spanish rider Pol Espargaro will leave Yamaha Tech3 at the end of the season, the MotoGP team said in a statement at the Catalunya Grand Prix on Thursday.
Jamaican athlete among positive tests from 2008 Olympics: sources
KINGSTON (Reuters) – A Jamaican athlete is among those who have failed a doping test after samples were re-examined from the 2008 Beijing Olympic games in the wake of a drugs scandal, sources familiar with the case have told Reuters.
PGA Tour says adios to Miami, moves event to Mexico
(Reuters) – The PGA Tour’s long-established tournament in Miami will move to Mexico City next year, a switch prompted by sponsorship issues and welcomed by some players but blasted by Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.
McIlroy plays down Zika impact on Rio decision
(Reuters) – Rory McIlroy has played down concerns that the Zika virus outbreak could threaten his participation at the 2016 Rio Olympics in golf’s return to the Games after a 112-year absence.
Sheary on target as Pens tame Sharks in overtime
(Reuters) – Conor Sheary scored early in overtime as the star-studded Pittsburgh Penguins received another key contribution from one of their younger players to seize control of the Stanley Cup Finals with a 2-1 win over the San Jose Sharks on Wednesda…
Pele to donate auction money to Santos, charity
LONDON (Reuters) – Brazilian great Pele said he was putting more than 2,000 items up for auction, including his three World Cup medals and a one-of-a-kind Jules Rimet trophy, in order to raise funds for charity and his former club Santos.
‘Big Three’ in spotlight at Jack’s place
(Reuters) – Golf fans can expect a week to savor at the Memorial tournament in Dublin, Ohio, where the game’s Big Three’ of Jason Day, Jordan Spieth and Rory McIlroy will each be bringing winning form to the leafy Muirfield Village layout.
Indians Byrd hit with 162 game drug suspension
(Reuters) – Cleveland Indians outfielder Marlon Byrd was suspended for 162 games by Major League Baseball on Wednesday after he tested positive for a banned substance a second time.
2017 Pro Bowl to be played in Orlando
(Reuters) – The National Football League’s annual exhibition of all-stars, the Pro Bowl, will move from its long-time home in Hawaii to Orlando for next year, the league announced on Wednesday.
