Memorial win elevates Lingmerth’s Ryder Cup hopes
AKRON, Ohio (Reuters) – A breakthrough victory at this year’s Memorial Tournament cemented David Lingmerth’s belief that he was “good enough” to compete at an elite level and the Swede now has his sights set on next year’s Ryder Cup.
Police in Buffalo suburb confirm NHL’s Kane being investigated
(Reuters) – Police in a Buffalo, New York, suburb said on Friday they were investigating an incident that occurred at the home of Chicago Blackhawks star Patrick Kane but would not confirm reports he was the subject of rape allegations.
Leverkusen, Schalke eye U.S. market with Florida winter camps
BERLIN (Reuters) – Champions League club Bayer Leverkusen and Schalke 04 will stage their winter training camps in Florida and will play in the Florida Cup as the German clubs look to expand their exposure in North America, they said on Friday.
Ten year old makes a splash at world championships
KAZAN, Russia (Reuters) – – Alzain Tareq won’t be winning any medals at the world swimming championships but the pint-sized Bahraini did set an unlikely new record on Friday.
Asia’s first sprint king Ning puts doping stain behind him
(Reuters) – Ning Zetao’s stunning 100 meters freestyle win at the world championships was an unexpected triumph for a swimmer determined to put a troubled past and the smear of a doping ban behind him.
Athletes must decide on future of their sport: Lewis
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (Reuters) – Athletes must themselves decide the future they want for their sport following the latest doping crisis, former Olympic sprint champion Carl Lewis said on Thursday.
Behind Buehrle, Jays complete sweep of Twins
(The Sports Xchange) – Mark Buehrle did not feel so great on the mound on Thursday.
Rookie Sucher makes superb start in Reno
(Reuters) – Zack Sucher made nine birdies to take the first round lead at the Barracuda Championship at the Montreux Golf and Country Club in Reno, Nevada, on Thursday.
German reporter slams Coe over athletics ‘war’ comments
BERLIN (Reuters) – The German reporter who sparked a doping storm engulfing athletics hit back on Thursday at accusations from Britain’s Sebastian Coe, who is bidding for the sport’s leadership, that his report was “a declaration of war” on athletics.
Mayweather defends upcoming Berto fight
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Floyd Mayweather’s latest title defense began outside the ring on Thursday as he fought to validate his upcoming bout against Andre Berto.
