Tomic spurns Tennis Australia olive branch
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Bernard Tomic’s rift with Tennis Australia looks unlikely to end any time soon after the player said he had no interest in clear-the-air talks until the governing body resumed funding of his sister, Sara.
Augusta’s Taylor enjoys masterful start in Canada
OAKVILLE, Ontario (Reuters) – Zach Johnson’s putting coach has another student hoping to find his way into the winner’s circle at a national golf championship.
Canada win Pan Am team equestrian, earn Rio berth
TORONTO (Reuters) – Canada and Argentina won gold and silver, respectively, in team equestrian at the Pan American Games on Thursday, giving each country an automatic berth in the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Salas boosts Solheim hopes with opening 64 at LPGA Classic
(Reuters) – American Lizette Salas gave her Solheim Cup hopes a timely boost as she charged into a share of the lead with a sparkling seven-under-par 64 in the opening round of the Meijer LPGA Classic in Grand Rapids, Michigan on Thursday.
Augusta resident Taylor enjoys masterful start in Canada
OAKVILLE, Ontario (Reuters) – Zach Johnson’s putting coach has another student hoping to find his way into the winner’s circle at a national golf championship.
Salas boosts Solheim hopes with opening 64 at LPGA Classic
(Reuters) – American Lizette Salas gave her Solheim Cup hopes a timely boost as she charged into a share of the lead with a sparkling seven-under-par 64 in the opening round of the Meijer LPGA Classic in Grand Rapids, Michigan on Thursday.
Visa joins Coke in call for independent body to reform FIFA
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Visa Inc joined fellow FIFA sponsor Coca-Cola Co on Thursday in calling for an independent commission to reform the way that soccer’s governing body is run.
Paraguay says U.S. seeking extradition of ex-South America soccer chief
ASUNCION (Reuters) – The United States has sent Paraguay an extradition request for Nicolás Leoz, the former president of South America’s soccer confederation, who was arrested on suspicion of racketeering in a corruption probe, Paraguay’s Foreign Ministry said on Thursday.
Patriots’ Brady heads league in merchandise sales
(Reuters) – The “Deflategate” scandal could still cost Tom Brady a four-game suspension next season but the New England Patriots quarterback is thriving when it comes merchandise sales in the NFL.
Boston Olympics backers say $2 billion insurance plan would protect taxpayers
BOSTON (Reuters) – Backers of Boston’s controversial bid to host the 2024 Olympic Games on Wednesday said they would carry some $2.3 billion in insurance for event, an effort to assuage worries that city taxpayers could be left footing the bill.
