Panama and Mexico through to Gold Cup semi-finals
(Reuters) – Panama and Mexico advanced to the semi-finals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup after their matches were forced into extra time and ultimately decided from the penalty spot on Sunday.
Australian Fanning escapes shark attack in J-Bay final
JEFFREY’S BAY, South Africa, Reuters () – Australia’s triple champion Mick Fanning survived a shark attack in Sunday’s final of the World Surf League’s J-Bay Open, fighting off the circling predator with his fists before returning safely to shore.
American Ram lands second Hall of Fame title
(Reuters) – American Rajeev Ram pulled off one of the biggest upsets of his career by battling past second seed Ivo Karlovic 7-6(5) 5-7 7-6(2) to clinch his second ATP World Tour title at the Hall of Fame Tennis Championship on Sunday.
U.S. men dominate Pan Am skeet podium; earn Rio berth
TORONTO (Reuters) – Thomas Bayer and Dustin Perry qualified the United States for the skeet shooting competition at the Rio Olympics after winning gold and silver, respectively, in the men’s event at the Pan American Games on Sunday.
FIFA officials tight-lipped ahead of key meeting
ZURICH (Reuters) – FIFA officials gave no clues on Sunday over what to expect from a key meeting on Monday which is expected to choose a date for the presidential election and discuss reforms to soccer’s discredited governing body.
U.S. eventing team wins Pan Am gold; earns Rio berth
TORONTO (Reuters) – The United States have qualified for the 2016 Rio Olympics in equestrian eventing team after their Pan American Games team won the gold medal in the event on Sunday.
Spieth makes his move, Dunne steals Open limelight
ST ANDREWS, Scotland (Reuters) – Jordan Spieth surged through a gridlocked British Open leaderboard as a third straight major title loomed large but he had to share the spotlight with Irish amateur Paul Dunne at St Andrews after a remarkable day’s acti…
Choi lands first LPGA title at Marathon Classic
(Reuters) – Chella Choi, with her father working as her caddie, ended a seven-year wait for a first LPGA title by beating fellow South Korean Jang Ha-na in a playoff for the Marathon Classic in Sylvania, Ohio on Sunday.
Smooth sailing at Pan Ams, rough waters ahead in Rio
TORONTO (Reuters) – For sailors, the water they raced on at the Pan American Games this week will seem like Perrier compared to the notoriously fetid Guanabara Bay Olympic sailing venue that awaits them at next year’s Rio Summer Games.
Greipel wins Tour 15th stage, Froome retains lead
VALENCE, France (Reuters) – Andre Greipel confirmed he was the sprint king at this year’s Tour de France when the German outpowered his rivals to win the 15th stage on Sunday.
