Van Aswegen hole-in-one makes one spectator really happy
PACIFIC PALISADES, California (Reuters) – Tyrone van Aswegen on Saturday recorded his first ace on the PGA Tour, a shot that helped him edge within six stroke of third-round leader Bubba Watson.
Farah overcomes spiked leg to win first race of 2016
LONDON (Reuters) – Mo Farah suffered a cut that left blood streaming down his leg but the mid-race spiking could not stop the world’s leading distance runner recording his first track victory of Olympic year in Glasgow on Saturday.
Presidential rivals Champagne, Infantino clash over FIFA finances
ZURICH (Reuters) – FIFA presidential candidate Jerome Champagne has criticized the plans of rival Gianni Infantino as financially “dangerous” for global soccer’s beleaguered ruling body.
Cilic beats Paire to set up Kyrgios showdown
PARIS (Reuters) – Croatian fourth seed Marin Cilic cruised into the final of the Open 13 by beating local favorite Benoit Paire 6-2 6-7(3) 6-3 in Marseille on Saturday.
FIFA rejects demand for transparent voting booths at election
ZURICH (Reuters) – FIFA has rejected a demand from a presidential candidate to use transparent voting booths at next week’s election to ensure delegates do not photograph their ballot papers when they choose the head of soccer’s world ruling body.
Chastened Vonn wins record 20th World Cup title
(Reuters) – Lindsey Vonn won a record 20th World Cup trophy with second place in Saturday’s downhill in the northern Italian resort of La Thuile, after having to withdraw a video on social media for fear of upsetting her ski sponsor.
McLaren appoint Matsushita as F1 development driver
LONDON (Reuters) – Japan’s Nobuharu Matsushita will be McLaren’s test and development driver this season, the Honda-powered Formula One team said on Saturday.
Lillard dazzles as Portland end Warriors’ winning streak
(The Sports Xchange) – Guard Damian Lillard said not getting an invitation to participate in the NBA All-Star Game didn’t provide extra motivation on Friday night at the Moda Center.
Wie wishes women’s major staged in Asia
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – American golfer Michelle Wie said she would like to see one of the five women’s major championships staged in Asia.
McDermott drives Bulls past Raptors
(The Sports Xchange) – Forward Doug McDermott scored a career-high 30 points and the Chicago Bulls rallied for a 116-106 win over the Toronto Raptors on Friday night.
