McCoy says farewell was one of his hardest days
LONDON (Reuters) – A.P McCoy bade farewell in tears to one of the most incredible careers in sport and admitted that his final day in racing on Saturday, while wonderful and emotional, had been one of the hardest days of his life.
Canadian Henderson upstages birthday girl Ko to lead Classic
Canadian Brooke Henderson upstaged fellow teenager and birthday girl Lydia Ko by firing a tournament record seven-under 65 on Friday to take a two-shot lead at the Swinging Skirts LPGA Classic.
Wozniacki to meet Kerber in Stuttgart final
BERLIN (Reuters) – World number five Caroline Wozniacki needed nearly three hours to break the resistance of second seed Simona Halep of Romania 7-5 5-7 6-2 on Saturday and reach the Stuttgart Grand Prix final for the second time in five years.
Nishikori faces surprise finalist Andujar in Barcelona
BARCELONA, April 25 (Reuters) – – Holder Kei Nishikori booked a place in the final of the Barcelona Open by sweeping past Slovak Martin Klizan 6-1 6-2 on Saturday.
Day leads after weather-hit second round in New Orleans
(Reuters) – Jason Day birdied two of his last four holes after play resumed at the weather-delayed Zurich Classic of New Orleans in Avondale, Louisiana on Saturday to seize a one-shot lead when the second round was finally completed.
Kenya team for Bahamas relays hit by withdrawals
NAIROBI (Reuters) – High-profile withdrawals have hit Kenya’s team a week before the second IAAF world relay championships in Nassau, Bahamas, officials said on Saturday.
Retailers make a killing ahead of Pacquiao-Mayweather megafight
MANILA (Reuters) – Sales of Manny Pacquiao boxing gear and effects have soared as much as 10 times ahead of his May 2 megafight with Floyd Mayweather, with Philippine retailers struggling to cope with demand from fans snapping up any paraphernalia they…
Mick Schumacher is best rookie on F4 race debut
(Reuters) – Michael Schumacher’s 16-year-old son Mick collected the trophy for best rookie on his motor racing debut on Saturday after finishing ninth in a German Formula Four race.
Home-bound Enright leads ocean race leg to Rhode Island
ALICANTE, Spain, April 25 (Reuters) – – American Charlie Enright edged closer to his dream of a Volvo Ocean Race leg six victory in his home port of Newport, Rhode Island, as he retained a narrow lead on Saturday.
Surfing hopes to ride wave of popularity into Tokyo
TOKYO (Reuters) – Surfing, buoyed by the International Olympic Committee’s Agenda 2020 reforms, is targeting a spot at the Tokyo Olympics in five years time.
