Goffin fights back to give Belgium lead in Davis Cup final
GHENT, Belgium (Reuters) – David Goffin recovered from a two-set deficit for the first time in his career to give Belgium a 1-0 lead in the Davis Cup final against Britain when he beat debutant Kyle Edmund 3-6 1-6 6-2 6-1 6-0 in Ghent on Friday.
Schwartzel surges into five-stroke lead at Dunhill event
MALELANE, South Africa (Reuters) – Charl Schwartzel continued his love affair with the Leopard Creek County Club as he surged into to a five-shot lead after the second round of the Alfred Dunhill Championship on Friday.
Ex-FIFA boss Havelange hospitalized in Rio
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Joao Havelange, the 99-year old former president of FIFA, has been hospitalized with respiratory problems, doctors said on Friday.
Kenya government not taking doping seriously: athletes’ group
NAIROBI (Reuters) – Kenya’s government is not taking seriously the problem of doping among the nation’s athletes and the country needs help from international sports bodies to tackle the issue, a report compiled by Kenyan said.
Electric series plans driverless championship
(Reuters) – The world’s first electric car racing series is planning to add a driverless championship in 2016-17 as part of its support package.
No timetable on Russia return, says IAAF head Coe
MONACO (Reuters) – The question of whether Russia will take part in next year’s Olympic Games was no clearer on Thursday after IAAF president Sebastian Coe held a news conference dominated instead by his personal relationship with Nike.
Jones soars on Sydney winds, frustrated Spieth in touch
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Sydneysider Matt Jones stormed into a three-stroke lead with a three-under-par 68 in the second round of the Australian Open on Friday as reigning champion Jordan Spieth moved into a share of third despite another frustrating day.
Cutler leads Bears to surprise win over Packers
(The Sports Xchange) – The Green Bay Packers honored Brett Favre on Thursday, but Jay Cutler and the Chicago Bears’ defense ruined the celebration.
Ill wind blows some good for Sydney local Jones
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Having missed the cut last year, Matt Jones knows that local knowledge alone is not enough to challenge at the Australian Open but the Sydneysider’s mastery of the wind has put him right in contention this week.
Birdie-less Scott not giving up on Australian Open
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Adam Scott cannot remember the last time he failed to secure a birdie in a round of golf but despite shooting a two-over-par 73 on Friday he still has not given up hope of a second Australian Open title this week.
