Venezuela’s little ants no longer South America’s joke
SANTIAGO, (Reuters) – It was not too long ago that Venezuela were the laughing stock of South American soccer — the team that never beat anyone and never won anything. Between 1967, when they made their Copa America debut, and 2007, when they hosted t…
Blatter could remain as FIFA head, close adviser tells Sky
LONDON (Reuters) – Sepp Blatter is actively considering reversing his promise to stand down as FIFA president, one of his advisers has told Sky News.
Double World Cup winner Zito dies, aged 82
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Central defender Zito, who won two World Cups with Brazil, has died aged 82, the Brazilian Football Confederation said on Monday.
Warriors move within one win of NBA title
(Reuters) – The Golden State Warriors won the battle of small-ball and defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 104-91 on Sunday to move within a win of their first NBA title in 40 years.
For new Korean wave, perfect practice makes perfect
SEOUL (Reuters) – Unswerving dedication to endless hours of practice has long been touted as the key to South Korean success on the LPGA Tour, but for the current crop dominating the U.S. women’s circuit the days of bashing balls until their hands blee…
U.S. men and women’s teams qualify for Rio sevens
(Reuters) – The United States booked their spots in both the men’s and women’s rugby sevens at the Rio Olympic Games with dominant wins in regional qualifying on Sunday.
Park In-bee registers Women’s PGA triple treat
HARRISON, New York (Reuters) – Park In-bee closed with a superbly solid 68 to win the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship by five shots on Sunday as her closest rival took a roller coaster ride at the undulating Westchester Country Club.
Langer defends Senior Players title with six-stroke romp
(Reuters) – German Bernhard Langer captured his fifth career senior major in style when he completed a six-stroke romp at the Senior Players Championship in Massachusetts on Sunday.
Argentine Fabian Gomez surprise winner in Memphis
(Reuters) – Fabian Gomez of Argentina became an unlikely first-time winner on the PGA Tour on Sunday.
Mickelson says game ready to complete grand slam
Phil Mickelson, after a stellar final round at the FedEx St. Jude Classic on Sunday, sounded excited about his chances of completing the career grand slam at the United States Open next week.
