Park gunning for LPGA triple and world number one
RYE, New York (Reuters) – Park In-bee of South Korea has won the last two LPGA Championship titles and is gunning for a rare triple in the new incarnation of the women’s major, the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship at Westchester Country Club.
American Medical Association adopts youth sports concussion policy
(Reuters) – The American Medical Association, responding to rising concern about concussions in youth sports like soccer and football, on Tuesday adopted policies intended to lower the risk of these brain injuries and called for prompt diagnosis and me…
France beat England 1-0 in World Cup opener
(Reuters) – Speedy forward Eugenie Le Sommer struck with a superb long-range goal in the first half to set up a 1-0 victory for France over England in their Group F Women’s World Cup opener in Moncton on Tuesday.
Blashill takes over as Red Wings coach
(Reuters) – The Detroit Red Wings appointed Jeff Blashill as the club’s head coach on Tuesday to replace Mike Babcock, as had been widely expected.
Argentine sought by U.S. in FIFA scandal surrenders in Italy
ROME/BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Businessman Alejandro Burzaco, one of three Argentines wanted by U.S. prosecutors in the FIFA bribery investigation, surrendered voluntarily to police in northern Italy on Tuesday, police said.
Wie challenged by Westchester’s hills at women’s major
RYE, New York (Reuters) – Michelle Wie said the Women’s PGA Championship at Westchester Country Club this week has a special buzz to it and hopes her troublesome hip will not slow her down at the second major of the season.
Watch out for improving U.S. team, says Germany coach Loew
BERLIN (Reuters) – The United States have improved all aspects of their game in the last few years and have become a force to be reckoned with, Germany coach Joachim Loew said on Tuesday at a news conference with U.S. counterpart Juergen Klinsmann.
Watch out for improving U.S. team, says Germany coach Loew
BERLIN (Reuters) – The United States have improved all aspects of their game in the last few years and have become a force to be reckoned with, Germany coach Joachim Loew said on Tuesday at a news conference with U.S. counterpart Juergen Klinsmann.
Luis Enrique agrees Barca contract extension
BARCELONA (Reuters) – Barcelona coach Luis Enrique has ended uncertainty over his future by agreeing a one-year contract extension with the Spanish and European champions until the end of the 2016-17 season.
Chile eyes crackdown on violence, racism at Copa America
SANTIAGO (Reuters) – Chile passed a new law on Tuesday to crack down on violence and racism at soccer matches ahead of the Copa America tournament which kicks off on Thursday.
