Memories of the 1986 Masters never gets old for Nicklaus
AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) – Jack Nicklaus called the embrace with his oldest son Jackie, after his magical ride through the pines at Augusta National 30 years ago, perhaps the most memorable moment of his legendary career.
Infantino ‘dismayed’ after name found in Panama Papers
BERNE (Reuters) – Recently-elected FIFA president Gianni Infantino was “dismayed that his integrity was being doubted” in media reports about a contract he signed several years ago, the global soccer body said in a statement on Tuesday.
Spieth aims to keep low profile as Champions Dinner host
AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) – Last year’s Masters winner Jordan Spieth will be the youngest player in the room when he hosts the Champions Dinner at Augusta National on Tuesday and plans to keep his own talking to a bare minimum.
NFL receiver Marshall accused at civil trial of punching woman
NEW YORK (Reuters) – New York Jets wide receiver Brandon Marshall went on trial on Tuesday in a federal lawsuit brought by a California woman who alleged he punched her in the face outside a Manhattan nightclub in 2012.
Mickelson believes in his new swing method
AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) – As he prepared for his 24th start, three-times Masters champion Phil Mickelson wished the injured Tiger Woods well, but also delivered a message for those such as his former nemesis who have been hindered by golf injuries.
McIlroy searches for final piece of grand slam puzzle
AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) – Rory McIlroy will do jigsaw puzzles to kill the time before the opening round at the Masters on Thursday, but finding the final piece to a career grand slam is upper-most on the Northern Irishman’s mind.
Twitter to stream Thursday night NFL games in 2016 season
(Reuters) – The National Football League has chosen Twitter as its exclusive global partner for streaming its Thursday night games during the 2016 regular season, the parties said on Tuesday, a deal that could help the social media site expand its user…
Brazil police bust black-market ticket ring for Rio Olympics
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Brazilian police broke up a black-market ring that tried to illegally sell over 700 Olympic tickets at exorbitant prices, authorities said Tuesday.
Masters runner-up finish in 2011 turned Day’s career around
AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) – A disillusioned Jason Day arrived five years ago for his first Masters but he was hardly full of eager anticipation about the prospect of finally playing Augusta National competitively.
Russian Olympic hammer champion suspended for doping
LONDON (Reuters) – Russia’s Olympic and double world hammer throw champion Tatyana Beloborodova has been provisionally suspended for doping, the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) said on Tuesday.
