Spieth cards 64 to trail by one stroke at Byron Nelson
(Reuters) – Jordan Spieth backed up his words with a six-under-par 64 to move within one stroke of the first round lead at the Byron Nelson in Texas on Thursday.
Kaka highest paid MLS player, Lampard also in top 10
(Reuters) – Brazilian veteran Kaka is the highest paid player in Major League Soccer, with a 2016 guaranteed salary of $7.167 million, according to figures released by the Players’ Union on Thursday.
No quick fix to sport’s troubles, Johnson says
(Reuters) – Athletics could have its greatest show ever at the Rio Olympics but that would do little to resolve the many problems facing the scandal-plagued sport, world 400 meters record holder Michael Johnson told Reuters.
No decision yet on relocating Pro Bowl: league spokesman
(Reuters) – The National Football League said on Thursday that multiple cities are interested in hosting the Pro Bowl but that it was too soon to say if the annual exhibition of all-stars will move from its traditional home in Hawaii.
Lincicome one off the pace at Kingsmill
(Reuters) – Brittany Lincicome took advantage of rain-softened conditions and a deft touch on the greens as she charged into contention at the Kingsmill Championship on Thursday in Williamsburg, Virginia.
Gambling debt, stock tip lead to $1 million settlement but no charges for Mickelson
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Late in July 2012, Phil Mickelson, one of the world’s most famous golfers, received a phone call from a well-known professional sports gambler, William “Billy” Walters.
WADA seeks more independence for Sochi investigation team
(Reuters) – The World Anti-Doping Agency named Richard McLaren to lead an independent investigation into allegations of a doping cover-up at the Sochi Olympics on Thursday following concerns about a conflict of interest.
NFL to return $723,000 in ‘paid patriotism’ funds to taxpayers
(Reuters) – The National Football League has agreed to return more than $700,000 paid to its teams by the Pentagon for honoring American soldiers at sporting events in a so-called “paid patriotism” scheme, two U.S. senators said on Thursday.
Muirfield loses the Open after declining to let women join
LONDON (Reuters) – Muirfield will be removed from the list of courses that host Britain’s Open championship, after a vote to admit women members fell short of the required two-thirds majority, the Royal and Ancient said on Thursday.
Canada hit Sweden for six, face U.S. in world semis
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Canada thrashed Sweden 6-0 to reach the world championship semi-finals and will meet old rivals the United States in the last four after the Americans upset the Czech Republic.
