Ferrari, Red Bull, Mercedes first to test 2017 tyres
MONACO (Reuters) – Ferrari, Red Bull and Formula One world champions Mercedes will be first to test Pirelli’s wider 2017 tyres in August, Pirelli’s racing manager Mario Isola said at a Monaco Grand Prix presentation on Saturday.
Farah opens outdoor season with world-leading mark
EUGENE, Oregon (Reuters) – Britain’s double Olympic champion Mo Farah surged into the lead with 60 meters remaining to claim victory in the fastest 10,000 meters of the year at the Prefontaine Classic Diamond League on Friday.
King James targets six of the best for his Cavaliers
(Reuters) – LeBron James is planning to “appreciate” a sixth consecutive NBA Finals appearance after the Cleveland Cavaliers overcame the Toronto Raptors on Friday to seal victory in their Eastern Conference final series.
Cavs punch ticket to NBA Finals
(The Sports Xchange) – LeBron James scored 33 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Toronto Raptors 113-87 on Friday to win the Eastern Conference.
Spieth two behind leader Molder at weather-hit Colonial
(Reuters) – Jordan Spieth made light work of the “Horrible Horseshoe” to surge into contention after his second round of the weather-hit Colonial tournament in Texas on Friday.
NBA’s Thunder targeted by deceased McClendon’s creditors
NEW YORK (Reuters) – This weekend, the Oklahoma City Thunder stands one game away from clinching a surprising spot in the NBA finals.
Medical experts want Rio Olympics delayed or moved due to Zika
LONDON/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – More than 100 medical experts, academia and scientists on Friday have called for the Rio Olympic Games to be postponed or moved because of fears that the event could speed up the spread of the Zika virus around the world.
Late surge puts Jutanugarn in charge after 36 holes
(Reuters) – Ariya Jutanugarn, targeting a third straight LPGA Tour victory, splashed a long bunker shot for a tap-in birdie at the final hole to earn a two-shot lead after two rounds of the inaugural Volvik Championship in Michigan on Friday.
Former ball girl Rogers sends sleepy Kvitova packing
PARIS (Reuters) – A few years ago American Shelby Rogers was scurrying around court as a ball girl to the biggest names in tennis in her hometown WTA tournament.
Woods does not enter Memorial tournament, absence continues
(Reuters) – Tiger Woods will not play next week’s Memorial tournament in Ohio after failing to enter by the deadline Friday afternoon.
