Fanning takes first surf since shark attack
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Three-times world champion Mick Fanning has returned to the water for his first surf since surviving a shark attack off the coast of South Africa last weekend.
Campbell shakes off struggles to lead in Canada
OAKVILLE, Ontario (Reuters) – Chad Campbell claimed the halfway lead at the RBC Canadian Open with a near course-record performance on Friday. The American, winless on the PGA Tour since 2007, missed a six-foot birdie putt on his closing hole for a nin…
Thompson surges into three-way tie for lead
(Reuters) – Lexi Thompson took advantage of ideal morning conditions with a red-hot start as she charged into a share of the lead in the second round of the Meijer LPGA Classic in Grand Rapids, Michigan on Friday.
Workmanlike Bolt answers doubts with season’s best
LONDON (Reuters) – Usain Bolt answered questions over his fitness ahead of the world championships with a season’s best of 9.87 seconds in the 100 meters with a workmanlike performance at the London Anniversary Games on Friday.
Blatter is a victim and a brave person: Russian chief
ST PETERSBURG (Reuters) – FIFA’s embattled president Sepp Blatter is “a victim” and “a very brave person”, the chief executive of the 2018 Russian World Cup organizing committee said on Friday.
Arizona city approves new deal with NHL’s Coyotes
PHOENIX (Reuters) – Glendale city leaders approved a new deal with the National Hockey League’s Arizona Coyotes on Friday, ending a contentious legal dispute and ensuring the team will play in the Phoenix suburb for at least two more years.
Brazilian Pan Am athlete wanted for sexual assault
TORONTO (Reuters) – A member of the Brazilian men’s water polo team who won a silver medal at the 2015 Pan American Games is wanted on a warrant for sexual assault, Toronto police said on Friday.
Briton Willett leads way as storms lash European Masters
BERNE (Reuters) – Briatin’s Danny Willett, who was tied sixth at last week’s British Open, produced another brilliant performance to lead the way in the European Masters before thunderstorms ended play early at Crans Montana on Friday.
U.S. in good shape to win 2016 Ryder Cup, says Lehman
LONDON (Reuters) – Vice-captain Tom Lehman believes the United States “are in very good shape to win the Ryder Cup” next year for the first time since 2008.
DeLaet exits Canadian Open because of thumb injury
OAKVILLE, Ontario (Reuters) – Graham DeLaet, the highest-ranked Canadian in the field at this week’s RBC Canadian Open, withdrew from his national championship during the second round on Friday because of a left thumb injury.
