Woods to take first stab at record 83rd victory at Farmers Insurance Open
Tiger Woods will have his first crack at securing a record-setting 83rd PGA Tour victory in two weeks in the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines in San Diego, the former world number one said on Thursday.
Host Tiger tops own invite list at Genesis Open
Tiger Woods will open the 2020 season at Torrey Pines and also participate as a headliner in his own tournament, the Genesis Invitational.
Veerman blitzes South African Open course for first-round lead
American Johannes Veerman birdied nine holes in an error-free round of 62 to take a one-shot lead after a low-scoring first day of the European Tour’s South African Open at Randpark Golf Club on Thursday.
Sapporo 2030 prospects better than for 2026: Bach
A Sapporo bid for the 2030 Winter Olympics will be better than the Japanese city’s failed attempt to win the 2026 Games, due to improved infrastructure, International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach said on Thursday.
Manager Cushing leaves Man City women to join NYCFC
Manchester City women’s manager Nick Cushing will leave his role to take up the post of assistant manager at men’s team New York City FC, the Women’s Super League club announced on Thursday.
Fiery Russia beat Argentina in ATP Cup quarter-final, Australia advance
Daniil Medvedev continued to baffle his opponents at the ATP Cup on Thursday, securing a hard-fought and fiery victory against Argentina’s Diego Schwartzman and propelling Russia into the semi-final of the inaugural team event.
Sponsorship rules help, don’t hinder, athletes: IOC
A controversial rule in the Olympic Charter limiting athletes’ sponsorship opportunities during the Games is benefiting thousands more athletes who do not have major financial backers, the International Olympic Committee said on Thursday.
Russia power through Argentina in ATP Cup, Australia advance
Daniil Medvedev continued to baffle his opponents at the ATP Cup on Thursday, securing a hard-fought and fiery victory against Argentina’s Diego Schwartzman and propelling Russia into the semi-final of the inaugural team event.
Keep politics out of 2020 Tokyo Games, says IOC’s Bach
Politicians and athletes should keep politics out of this year’s Tokyo Olympic Games to protect the event’s neutrality and its status as a peaceful meeting place, International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach said on Thursday.
Resurgent Muguruza advances to Shenzhen semis
Two-times Grand Slam winner Garbine Muguruza advanced to the semi-finals of the Shenzhen Open with a battling 6-4 2-6 6-4 victory over Kazakhstan’s Zarina Diyas on Thursday.
