U.S. take early advantage at Presidents Cup
INCHEON, South Korea (Reuters) – Jack Nicklaus predicted superior putting would be the key at this year’s Presidents Cup and so it proved on Thursday as the United States’ prowess on the greens helped them to a 4-1 lead over the Internationals after th…
Franklin returns to her roots to prepare for Rio
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Like any University student taking a year off from study, Missy Franklin wanted to see the world, broadening her horizons in new and exotic locations.
Blatter faces 90-day suspension from FIFA, confidant says
ZURICH (Reuters) – FIFA president Sepp Blatter faces an imminent 90 day suspension from soccer if the governing body’s ethics judge backs a prosecutor’s recommendation, a close friend and former advisor to Blatter told Reuters on Wednesday.
Hamburg Games would cost tax payers $8.4 billion
BERLIN (Reuters) – Holding the 2024 Olympics in Hamburg would cost taxpayers a projected 7.4 billion euros ($8.4 billion) with a total overall budget for the world’s biggest multi-sports event estimated at 11.2 billion, the candidate city’s mayor said …
Scott’s putting woes laid bare at Presidents Cup
INCHEON, South Korea (Reuters) – After flip-flopping between broomstick and conventional putters this year, Adam Scott has opted to putt cross-handed with a shorter stick at this week’s Presidents Cup, committing to the change three months before a ban…
Cubs beat Pirates after another Arrieta pitching gem
(Reuters) – The Chicago Cubs celebrated their first postseason win in 12 years when they beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-0 in the Major League Baseball playoffs on Wednesday.
Red Bulls extend MLS conference lead with win over Montreal
(Reuters) – The New York Red Bulls extended their lead at the top of the Major League Soccer Eastern Conference standings with a 2-1 away win over a 10-man Montreal Impact on Wednesday.
Rangers spoil Chicago’s celebrations
(The Sports Xchange) – The New York Rangers scored three goals in the first period and held on for a 3-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday night.
Canadiens beats Maple Leafs 3-1
(The Sports Xchange) – Alex Galchenyuk scored with about eight minutes left in the game and the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1 on Wednesday in the opening game of the National Hockey League season.
Cubs blessed with talent, burdened by ‘curse’
(Reuters) – The Chicago Cubs, who have gone 107 years without a World Series title, gave their long-suffering fans a shot of optimism with a victory in a do-or-die Wild Card game on Wednesday to reach the National League Division Series.
