Sizzling Day eyes fourth PGA Tour win in five starts
NORTON, Massachusetts (Reuters) – Red-hot Jason Day of Australia heads into this week’s Deutsche Bank Championship seeking a fourth PGA Tour victory in five starts to strengthen his grip at the top of the FedExCup standings.
NFL’s Goodell damaged but not out after ‘Deflategate’ ruling
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The NFL’s defeat in the drawn-out “Deflategate” saga marked the latest setback in Roger Goodell’s nine-year run as commissioner.
Murray escapes from two-set deficit against Mannarino
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Andy Murray made another of his trademark escapes as the third-seeded Scot overcame Frenchman Adrian Mannarino after losing the first two sets to reach the third round of the U.S. Open on Thursday.
How green should a course be in times of drought?
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – For the non-golfer, the image is an unsettling one — lush golf courses sprawling across the desert areas around Palm Springs in arid California while the state is suffering a drought for a fourth consecutive year.
Fraser-Pryce secures Diamond League 100 trophy
ZURICH (Reuters) – Twice Olympic champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce streaked to victory in the Diamond League women’s 100 meters final on Thursday with a time of 10.93 seconds against a head wind on a cold, blustery evening.
Halep and Wawrinka beat the heat while Sock drops
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Simona Halep and Stan Wawrinka beat the heat with straight-sets wins to reach the third round of a sweltering U.S. Open on Thursday while American hope Jack Sock wilted under the punishing conditions, collapsing on court.
Rutgers University football players suspended after arrests
(Reuters) – Five Rutgers University football players were suspended from the team after being arrested on Thursday, with four accused of assault and one charged in a pair of home invasions, New Jersey authorities said.
Outside lawyers to probe Baylor University’s handling of sex abuse
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) – Baylor University President Ken Starr, who gained prominence for his investigation of former U.S. President Bill Clinton’s sex life, will have an independent investigation looking at how his school responds to sexual misconduc…
Safety talks ramp up after Wilson’s death
(Reuters) – IndyCar and Formula One are investigating the use of enclosed cockpits to improve driver safety following the recent death of Briton Justin Wilson, and could take a leaf out of the National Hot Rod Association’s book.
Grand Slam of Golf canceled by PGA for this year
(Reuters) – The elite PGA Grand Slam of Golf, which brings together the winners of the season’s four majors, has been scrapped for this year due to venue complications, the PGA of America said on Thursday.
