Sale, Garcia lead White Sox past Angels
(The Sports Xchange) – It was just one victory, but the Chicago White Sox were encouraged by what they saw on Monday at U.S. Cellular Field.
Lisicki routs Venus Williams at rain-hit Rogers Cup
TORONTO (Reuters) – After a long rain delay Germany’s Sabine Lisicki made quick work of Venus Williams, strolling into the second round of the Rogers Cup on Monday after routing the American 6-0 6-3.
Symmonds absent from U.S. team headed by Justin Gatlin
(Reuters) – Nick Symmonds, the 800 meters silver medalist at the 2013 world athletics championships, is notably absent from the 130-athlete team named on Monday to represent the United States at this month’s worlds in China.
Bolt headlines Jamaica squad for world championships
KINGSTON (Reuters) – Six-times Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt headlines Jamaica’s squad for the world athletics championships in Beijing later this month.
Phelps fifth in 200m breaststroke at U.S. nationals
(Reuters) – Michael Phelps finished fifth in the 200 meters breaststroke in his final event at the U.S. championships in San Antonio on Monday.
No proof dirty water made Rio rowers ill: officials
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – There is no evidence that abnormal levels of viruses or bacteria in the water caused rowers competing in Rio de Janeiro at the weekend to fall ill, U.S. and international sailing officials told Reuters on Monday. The Associat…
Symmonds’ stance raises thorny old issue
(Reuters) – Runner Nick Symmonds’ refusal to sign a “statement of conditions” required to be on the U.S. team for this month’s world championships reignited the debate over where team sponsor obligations start and end.
Officials deny dirty water made rowers ill in Rio
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – There is no clear evidence that rowers who fell ill after competing in Rio de Janeiro at the weekend were infected by abnormal levels of viruses or bacteria in the water, U.S. and international sailing officials said on Monda…
Ex-NFL star Hernandez wants double-murder indictment thrown out
BOSTON (Reuters) – Lawyers for former New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez, who is serving a life sentence for killing an acquaintance in 2013, have filed a motion to quash a separate double-murder indictment, according to court filings unsealed o…
Serena’s U.S. Open buildup begins with questions
TORONTO (Reuters) – Serena Williams was in superb form as she began her U.S. Open buildup with an entertaining effort highlighted by a couple of cheeky returns and a few clear winners at a rainy Rogers Cup on Monday.
