Wayward talents indulged in apologist Australia
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Nick Kyrgios’s astonishing slur against Stan Wawrinka has been widely condemned in Australia, but Davis Cup captain Wally Masur’s defense of the wayward talent is likely to draw almost as much heat.
PGA fans thrilled by the ‘Rory and Jordan’ show
KOHLER, Wisconsin (Reuters) – The ‘Rory and Jordan’ show did not retain top billing by the end of the opening round of the PGA Championship on Thursday but the fans certainly got what they wanted from the marquee grouping at Whistling Straits.
‘Patient’ Johnson takes one-shot lead at PGA
KOHLER, Wisconsin (Reuters) – Dustin Johnson, so often the nearly man in recent majors, stayed patient and took advantage of relatively calm early conditions to stand one stroke clear after the opening round of the PGA Championship on Thursday.
Murray beats Murray in Montreal doubles
(Reuters) – Jamie Murray earned family bragging rights when he and his doubles partner defeated younger brother Andy at the Rogers Cup in Montreal on Thursday.
Kyrgios issued second fine for insulting remarks
MONTREAL (Reuters) – Australian Nick Kyrgios has been issued two separate fines and could be suspended for insulting Swiss opponent Stan Wawrinka and a ball person during a match at the Rogers Cup, the ATP said on Thursday.
Froome believes he can win seven Tours de France
LONDON (Reuters) – Chris Froome believes he can win five more Tours de France, making him a seven-time champion and the most successful rider in the history of cycling’s greatest race.
Sizzling Blue Jays win 11th in a row
(The Sports Xchange) – The Toronto Blue Jays thought they would be facing Oakland Athletics ace Sonny Gray on Thursday.
Kyrgios exits to boos at Rogers Cup
MONTREAL (Reuters) – Australian Nick Kyrgios exited the Rogers Cup to boos and a hefty fine from the ATP for insulting remarks, slumping to a 7-5 6-3 third round loss to big-hitting American John Isner on Thursday.
Three-homer inning powers Cubs to seventh successive win
(The Sports Xchange) – Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon noted earlier this week how big Wrigley Field often seems to play.
‘Patient’ Johnson sets early pace at PGA
KOHLER, Wisconsin (Reuters) – Dustin Johnson, so often the nearly man in recent majors, took advantage of relatively calm early conditions to take the clubhouse lead in the opening round of the 97th PGA Championship on Thursday.
