Steele’s charge cut short by darkness, Hoffman clubhouse leader
(Reuters) – American Brendan Steele raced to eight-under-par through 13 holes in the weather-hit first round at the Texas Open in San Antonio on Thursday, two strokes ahead of clubhouse leader Charley Hoffman.
Thorpe fan Guy aims to leave his own Olympic mark
BATH, England (Reuters) – James Guy idolized Australian great Ian Thorpe as a boy and now Britain’s 200 meters freestyle world champion hopes to inspire a new generation of swimmers when he makes his Olympic debut in Rio this August.
Wizards agree terms with Brooks to become coach: reports
(The Sports Xchange) – The Washington Wizards agreed to terms with Scott Brooks to become their new coach, according to published reports on Thursday.
WADA suspends Beijing anti-doping laboratory
(Reuters) – Beijing’s National Anti-Doping laboratory was suspended for a maximum of four months by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) on Thursday after failing to comply with international standards.
Two dead after new bike lane collapses in Rio
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – At least two people were killed on Thursday when part of a new cycle lane collapsed into the ocean in the Olympic city of Rio de Janeiro, the city’s fire department said.
American Wilder eager for ‘Rocky’ moment in Russia
(Reuters) – It may not be the same plot as the Cold War-themed “Rocky IV” movie but Deontay Wilder is deterimined to emerge victorious when he becomes the first reigning American heavyweight champion to travel to Russia to defend his title.
British swimmers seek improved pool haul in Rio
BATH, England (Reuters) – Britain announced a 26-strong Olympic swimming squad on Thursday that coaches hope will eclipse their lean three-medal haul from London 2012 if they get it right on the night in Rio.
Oosthuizen latest top golfer to skip Rio Games
(Reuters) – Former British Open champion Louis Oosthuizen on Thursday became the third high-profile golfer to withdraw from this summer’s Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, citing family and schedule issues.
Rio Games countdown starts with Olympia torch lighting
ANCIENT OLYMPIA, Greece (Reuters) – The official countdown to this year’s Rio de Janeiro Olympics began with the lighting of the torch at the site of the ancient Games on Thursday and organizers hoping to shift attention away from Brazil’s political an…
McGregor ends retirement speculation, hits out at UFC
(Reuters) – Two days after announcing his retirement, Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) featherweight champion Conor McGregor said he has not quit at all before taking aim at the media circus surrounding the sport.
