Michelin enter bidding for F1 tyre contract
LONDON (Reuters) – Michelin have made a bid to supply tyres to Formula One from 2017, providing the sport agrees to them being bigger and longer-lasting.
Warriors beat LeBron’s Cavs to snap NBA title drought
CLEVELAND (Reuters) – The Golden State Warriors capped a brilliant season with a 105-97 victory over LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday to win the NBA Finals for the first time in 40 years.
Australia will be better for Kyrgyzstan scare, says coach
(Reuters) – Australia coach Ange Postecoglou said the Asian champions would be stronger for coming through something of a scare after kicking off their World Cup qualifying campaign with a hard-earned 2-1 win over Kyrgyzstan on Tuesday.
Iguodala’s sacrifice pays off with MVP award
(Reuters) – Andre Iguodala’s year-long sacrifice paid off in a big way as the Golden State forward was named the Most Valuable Player of the NBA Finals on Tuesday.
After ‘group of death’, do-or-die for U.S. and Australia
VANCOUVER (Reuters) – Having escaped the ‘group of death’, it is now do-or-die for the
Veteran Janzen back at U.S. Open after seven-year absence
UNIVERSITY PLACE, Washington (Reuters) – Twice former champion Lee Janzen will be competing in his first U.S. Open in seven years this week at Chambers Bay, having earned his spot the hard way.
Mickelson says father time no problem in U.S. Open quest
UNIVERSITY PLACE, Washington (Reuters) – Phil Mickelson celebrated his 45th birthday at Chambers Bay on Tuesday but said he feels no sense of time beginning to run out as he continues his career-long bid to win a first U.S. Open.
Kaymer happy to cede U.S. Open spotlight to Spieth, McIlroy
UNIVERSITY PLACE, Washington (Reuters) – Martin Kaymer will defend his U.S. Open title this week at Chambers Bay but is happy for players such as Masters champion Jordan Spieth and world number one Rory McIlroy to command the spotlight.
Cameroon rally to beat Swiss and advance to knockout round
EDMONTON (Reuters) – Cameroon scored two second half goals to edge Switzerland 2-1 on Tuesday and qualify for the knockout phase of the Women’s World Cup along with defending champions Japan.
Hayatou denies selling vote for 2022 World Cup
LONDON (Reuters) – Issa Hayatou, the president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), has denied selling his vote for the 2022 World Cup in an interview with French publication Jeune Afrique.
