Casey makes FedExCup comeback with bright blue driver
ATLANTA (Reuters) – It has been one long comeback for Paul Casey, who has overcome a host of problems to find himself in hot contention at the season-ending Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club.
Mets beat Reds, close on divisional title
(The Sports Xchange) – The New York Mets now have the National League East title in their sights following a 6-4 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday but are resisting any temptation to start celebrating.
Rangers sweep Athletics, increase AL West lead to 3 1/2
(The Sports Xchange) – Left-hander Cole Hamels pitched six solid innings as the Rangers cruised to an 8-1 victory against the Oakland Athletics on Thursday, completing a three-game sweep and setting themselves up for their crucial series with the Houst…
Lawyer for accuser of NHL’s Kane withdraws from case: newspaper
(Reuters) – The attorney for a woman accusing National Hockey League player Patrick Kane of sexual assault said on Thursday he was withdrawing from the case, the Chicago Tribune reported, a day after alleging evidence may have been tampered with.
Japan sports minister submits resignation over Olympic stadium
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s sports minister Hakubun Shimomura, a close conservative ally of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, has tendered his resignation over the scrapping of plans for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics centerpiece stadium after a cost blowout.
Stenson moves two shots ahead at Tour Championship
ATLANTA (Reuters) – Henrik Stenson, who has not won a title this year, put himself in pole position for a $11.48 million jackpot by firing a seven-under 63 on Thursday for a two-shot lead after the first round of the Tour Championship.
Stenson moves two shots ahead at Tour Championship
ATLANTA (Reuters) – Henrik Stenson, who has not won a title this year, put himself in pole position for a $11.48 million jackpot by firing a seven-under 63 on Thursday for a two-shot lead after the first round of the Tour Championship.
Japan’s 105-year-old ‘Golden Bolt’ sets sprint record, misses personal best
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese centenarian Hidekichi Miyazaki set a fresh record as the world’s oldest competitive sprinter this week, one day after turning 105, but said he was disappointed at falling short of his own personal best.
Basso given all-clear to race after cancer operation
(Reuters) – Twice Giro d’Italia winner Ivan Basso, who withdrew from this year’s Tour de France after revealing he had testicular cancer, has been given the all-clear following treatment, his Tinkoff-Saxo team has said.
Haas F1 team preparing first driver announcement
SUZUKA, Japan (Reuters) – The new U.S.-owned Haas Formula One team, due to debut in 2016, are preparing to reveal their first driver next week with Frenchman Romain Grosjean heavily fancied to switch from troubled Lotus.
