Canadian Henderson leads by one at Texas shootout
(Reuters) – Canadian Brooke Henderson seized her second consecutive 36-hole lead after shooting a six-under 65 at the LPGA North Texas Shootout on Friday.
Kentucky Derby start could prove critical
(Reuters) – A talented field with a slew of accustomed winners has been assembled for Saturday’s Kentucky Derby, and with frontrunners as favorites in a crowded field the start could prove critical.
Rory survives, Spieth knocked out at Match Play
SAN FRANCISCO, California (Reuters) – World number one Rory McIlroy fought back from two holes down with two to play to beat Billy Horschel at the WGC-Match Play Championship on Friday, while Masters champion Jordan Spieth was knocked out after losing …
Spieth knocked out of Match Play by Westwood
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – World number two and Masters champion Jordan Spieth was knocked out of the WGC-Match Play Championship by England’s Lee Westwood in a dramatic match on Friday.
Sin City readies for knockout weekend
LAS VEGAS (Reuters) – Sin City was gearing up for a knockout weekend as A-listers and high-rollers flooded into the gambling resort on Friday for what has been labeled the ‘Fight of the Century’.
El Kabeir scratched from Kentucky Derby
(Reuters) – El Kabeir, who ran third in the Wood Memorial at Aqueduct in his last race, has been scratched from Saturday’s Kentucky Derby after his morning gallop at Churchill Downs was canceled due to concern over his foot.
Palestine want Israel out of FIFA: president
MANAMA (Reuters) – Palestine will seek Israel’s expulsion from world soccer’s governing body at this month’s FIFA Congress, FA president Jibril Rajoub has told Reuters.
Pacquiao one pound lighter than Mayweather
LAS VEGAS (Reuters) – Manny Pacquiao weighed in one pound lighter than American Floyd Mayweather after the Filipino was welcomed by deafening cheers from his supporters on the eve of Saturday’s hotly anticipated welterweight showdown.
Horse racing industry angry over bill designed to clean up sport
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A congressional bill that would eliminate most wagering on horseracing, introduced to encourage the sport to end alleged widespread doping and cheating, was labeled on Friday by an industry leader as “a shameless publicity stunt….
Vegas bout set to rival Super Bowls for betting
LAS VEGAS (Reuters) – Gamblers have flocked in huge numbers to Sin City for Saturday’s welterweight showdown between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao which experts believe will be one of Nevada’s most heavily bet-upon sporting events.
