Na grabs two-shot lead after 36 holes at Colonial
(Reuters) – Kevin Na had a hot hand with the putter on another wet day at the Crowne Plaza Invitational to shoot a four-under-par 66 on Friday for a two-shot lead at the halfway mark at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas.
NFL’s Goodell refuses to recuse himself from Brady hearing, ESPN says
(Reuters) – The National Football League has rejected a request from the players union that Commissioner Roger Goodell remove himself from Tom Brady’s appeal of his four-game suspension over the “Deflategate” scandal, ESPN reported on Friday, but the l…
Five to watch during the 99th Indy 500
INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) – Five drivers to watch during the 99th running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday.
Lakers star Bryant expected to step away after next season
(Reuters) – Los Angeles Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak created some buzz by saying future Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant had told him that next season would be his last with the Lakers, but the team said on Friday that was no surprise.
Murray can win French after solving clay puzzle: Courier
LONDON (Reuters) – Andy Murray looks like he has solved the puzzle of claycourt tennis and is a serious title challenger at the French Open, according to twice Roland Garros champion Jim Courier.
Molinari keeps motoring but it’s misery for McIlroy
VIRGINIA WATER, England (Reuters) – Francesco Molinari recovered from a shaky start to maintain his lead at the BMW PGA Championship on Friday while title holder Rory McIlroy missed the cut for only the third time in 45 events.
Brewers’ Smith suspended for applying substance to arm
(Reuters) – Milwaukee Brewers reliever Will Smith received an eight-game suspension from Major League Baseball on Friday for having an unauthorized substance on his arm in Thursday’s 10-1 loss to the Braves, but will file an appeal.
Boston added to IndyCar schedule
INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) – Boston will be added to the IndyCar schedule next season with a temporary street course race along the south waterfront, officials said on Thursday.
Larger tyres are future of F1, says Michelin boss
MONACO (Reuters) – Formula One is stuck in the past with its current tyre sizes and should switch to bigger ones that are more commercially relevant, according to Michelin motorsport director Pascal Couasnon.
Golf-No glory is Rory’s story as McIlroy misses cut
VIRGINIA WATER, England (Reuters) – World number one Rory McIlroy suggested he was “probably in need of a rest” after missing the cut by ballooning to a six-over-par 78 in the second round of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth on Friday.
