Indy 500 reality replaces her F1 dream
INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) – Simona De Silvestro had planned to be racing in Monaco on Sunday, but with her Formula One dreams on hold, it is back to IndyCar reality for the Swiss driver and another run for Indianapolis 500 glory.
Monty leads Langer by three at Senior PGA
(Reuters) – Defending champion Colin Montgomerie of Scotland took advantage of a late collapse by American Brian Henninger to seize a three-shot lead after the third round of the Senior PGA Championship on Saturday at French Lick, Indiana.
Magnussen to have shoulder surgery, out of worlds
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Double world champion James Magnussen has been ruled out of defending his 100 meters freestyle title in Kazan with a shoulder injury, Swimming Australia has said.
Na leads Poulter by one at Colonial
(Reuters) – Kevin Na sank a 14-foot birdie putt on his penultimate hole to break clear of a tie at the top with Ian Poulter and edge a stroke in front after the third round of the Crowne Plaza Invitational on Saturday in Fort Worth, Texas.
Hawks’ Korver has ankle injury, out for rest of playoffs
(Reuters) – The Atlanta Hawks were dealt a severe blow on Saturday when All-Star guard Kyle Korver was ruled out for the rest of the playoffs with “a severe right ankle sprain”, the National Basketball Association team said.
Monaco just does not suit our car, say Williams
MONACO (Reuters) – Williams said the tight and twisty Monaco street circuit just did not suit their Formula One car’s characteristics after Felipe Massa and Valtteri Bottas endured a difficult Saturday qualifying.
Rosberg clutching at straws after pole setback
MONACO (Reuters) – Nico Rosberg searched for positives after an error, and the speed of Mercedes team mate Lewis Hamilton, shattered his hopes of securing a third successive Monaco Grand Prix pole position on Saturday.
Molinari and An lead but Jimenez and Fleetwood steal glory
VIRGINIA WATER, England (Reuters) – Francesco Molinari and An Byeong Hun shared the lead at the BMW PGA Championship but it was Miguel Angel Jimenez and Tommy Fleetwood who produced the real third-round fireworks on Saturday.
Manassero refusing to panic over rankings slide
VIRGINIA WATER, England (Reuters) – Matteo Manassero has endured a frustrating time since winning the BMW PGA Championship two years ago but is refusing to panic because he believes he is performing well enough to turn the corner.
Stosur takes first title of the year in Strasbourg
STRASBOURG, France (Reuters) – Australian Sam Stosur claimed her first win of the year in timely fashion, beating Frenchwoman Kristina Mladenovic 3-6 6-2 6-3 in the final of the Strasbourg International on Saturday just ahead of the French Open.