Rio Games torch to be lit in Olympia on April 21, 2106
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – The Rio de Janeiro Olympics torch will be lit in Greece’s ancient Olympia on April 21 next year before leaving for the South American country 12 days later, organizers said on Saturday.
Teixeira goes big in Yankees win over White Sox
(The Sports Xchange) – Mark Teixeira smacked two long home runs to center field for six RBIs, including a grand slam in the second inning, as the New York Yankees pounded out 18 hits in a 13-6 victory against the Chicago White Sox on Friday.
Walker has complete game one-hitter in Seattle win
(The Sports Xchange) – Taijuan Walker threw a complete-game one-hitter for the Seattle Mariners in a 6-1 win over the Minnesota Twins on Friday.
China media says Beijing can handle any problem for Winter Games
BEIJING (Reuters) – Chinese state-run media on Saturday lauded the decision to award Beijing the 2022 Winter Olympics, saying the city could handle any problem thrown at it and would aim to put on a “big party”.
Japan’s Ishikawa moves one ahead as Tiger roars
(Reuters) – Ryo Ishikawa sank a 30-footer at the last for a third consecutive birdie to edge a stroke in front after the second round while Tiger Woods also charged into contention at the Quicken Loans National in Virginia on Friday.
Double delight for Hurley after police locate his father
(Reuters) – American Billy Hurley III had double cause to celebrate on Friday when he made the cut at the Quicken Loans National in Virginia, then learned that his father had been found by police after going missing 12 days earlier.
NFL union urges quick Brady ruling, seeks to void suspension
(Reuters) – The National Football League and its players union asked a federal judge to decide by Sept. 4 whether to uphold star New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady’s four-game suspension, which could resolve the “Deflategate” scandal before the…
Beijing awarded 2022 Winter Olympics
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Beijing was chosen by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to host the 2022 Winter Olympics on Friday, becoming the first city to be awarded both the summer and winter Games.
Japan’s Ishikawa moves one ahead as Tiger roars
(Reuters) – Ryo Ishikawa sank a 30-footer at the last for a third consecutive birdie to edge a stroke in front after the second round while Tiger Woods also charged into contention at the Quicken Loans National in Virginia on Friday.
Wie drops out as Pettersen sets pace at windy Turnberry
TURNBERRY, Scotland (Reuters) – Norway’s Suzann Pettersen surged two strokes clear of the field while world number 17 Michelle Wie of the U.S. pulled out with a sore ankle in the Women’s British Open second round on Friday.
