Strongman Froome rides out many storms to triumph again
PARIS (Reuters) – Chris Froome dug deep into his physical and mental reserves to claim his second Tour de France title on Sunday after three punishing weeks on, and possibly even more so, off the bike.
Panama win shootout to finish third at Gold Cup
(Reuters) – Goalkeeper Luis Mejia saved three penalties in the shootout to help Panama stun the United States in the third place playoff at the CONCACAF Gold Cup on Saturday after the sides had ground out a 1-1 stalemate in Pennsylvania.
Spaniard Belmonte to miss world championships
(Reuters) – Spanish swimmer Mireia Belmonte has ruled herself out of the world championships in Kazan through a shoulder injury.
Paris police fire on car at Tour de France
PARIS (Reuters) – Police opened fire on a car which drove through barriers set up for the final stage of the Tour de France in central Paris on Sunday but said it appeared to be a minor incident.
Pressure from U.S. prosecutors may be best chance of FIFA reform
NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. prosecutors could eventually try to impose a court-appointed monitor on FIFA to ensure that soccer’s corruption-hit governance body cleans up its act, according to attorneys who have helped troubled companies and other entitie…
In-form Willett claims European Masters title
(Reuters) – Britain’s Danny Willett fended off a strong challenge from compatriot Matt Fitzpatrick to win the European Masters by one shot at Crans Montana on Sunday.
Bianchi family join drivers for sad tribute
BUDAPEST (Reuters) – Jules Bianchi’s family joined Formula One racers in a sad circle on the Hungarian Grand Prix starting grid on Sunday to pay tribute to the late Frenchman.
Houston hammer LA Galaxy 3-0
(Reuters) – Will Bruin’s early goal set the tone for Houston on Saturday as the Dynamo cruised to a 3-0 home win over LA Galaxy.
Hearn closes in on ending 61-year Canada drought at Canadian Open
OAKVILLE, Ontario (Reuters) – A star-studded group that includes Australian Jason Day and American Bubba Watson will attempt to prevent Canada’s David Hearn from making history at the RBC Canadian Open on Sunday.
Phillies’ Hamels throws no-hitter against Cubs
(Reuters) – Cole Hamels of the Philadelphia Phillies pitched a no-hitter including 13 strikeouts against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Saturday in a 5-0 win.
