How best to tackle the problem of slow play?
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Frustrating bottlenecks on certain holes; having to wait constantly on slow groups playing ahead; rounds of golf that can take a total of five hours or more.
Brady, Patriots agree on two-year extension, report
(The Sports Xchange) – The New England Patriots and quarterback Tom Brady reportedly agreed to a two-year contract extension through the 2019 season when he will be 42.
Canada’s Davis Cup hopes hit as Raonic and Nestor pull out
(Reuters) – Canada’s Davis Cup hopes received a double blow on Monday when world number 13 Milos Raonic and top doubles player Daniel Nestor pulled out of next weekend’s first-round tie against France in Guadeloupe.
No easy fix to help boost Davis Cup, says Courier
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – The Davis Cup has not been carrying its weight for the time it occupies in the tennis calendar and there are no easy solutions to rejuvenating the team tournament, according to United States captain Jim Courier.
Johnson makes hot start to Heat life as Miami burn Knicks
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Veteran Joe Johnson signed with the Miami Heat on Saturday and on Sunday the versatile swing man was thrown right into the fire, delivering in a victory over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
Woods looks ‘very healthy’ says Nicklaus
(Reuters) – Tiger Woods seemed “very healthy” when he attended a dinner party at the home of Jack Nicklaus, the 18-times major champion said on Sunday.
Australian Scott wins Honda Classic by one shot
(Reuters) – Adam Scott maintained ice-cool composure over the tough closing stretch at the Honda Classic to end a title drought of nearly two years on Sunday, clinching his 12th PGA Tour victory by one shot at Palm Beach Gardens in Florida.
Rangers land veteran Staal before trade deadline
(Reuters) – The playoff-bound New York Rangers strengthened their roster with the acquisition of former Canadian Olympian Eric Staal from the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday.
Wizards thump Cavaliers as LeBron gets day off
(The Sports Xchange) – Point guard John Wall had 21 points and 13 assists as the Washington Wizards took advantage of LeBron James resting to record a 113-99 home win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday.
FIFA head Infantino must mend bridges, sort out finances
ZURICH (Reuters) – Gianni Infantino will mark his first working day as president of soccer’s governing body on Monday by playing in a soccer match with Swiss-based FIFA employees battered for months by an unfolding corruption scandal.
