George returning for Pacers, eight months after breaking leg
(Reuters) – Two-time NBA All-Star Paul George will make his season’s debut for the Indiana Pacers on Sunday, eight months after breaking his leg in a horrifying incident.
Familiar foes Djokovic and Murray resume battle in Miami
MIAMI (Reuters) – Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray renew their rivalry on Sunday in the final of the Miami Open with the Serb looking to extend his dominance over the Scot.
Caddie Jackson, an iconic figure at the Masters
(Reuters) – Carl Jackson has a lifetime of memories from Augusta National where he has caddied in every Masters since 1961 bar one, and is one of the remaining few in a dying breed — black caddies who have worked at the iconic venue.
Iran eases ban on women attending sports matches
DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran has partially lifted a ban on women attending men’s sports matches, the deputy sports minister said on Saturday, days after a court pardoned an Iranian-British woman who had been jailed for protesting against the law.
Indonesia resolve Olympic ring row, avoid IOC ban
JAKARTA (Reuters) – Indonesia is set to retain the hosting rights of the 2018 Asian Games and avoid an International Olympic Committee (IOC) ban after resolving a row over the use of the Olympic rings logo.
Bold, if foolhardy, Masters decision by Tiger
(Reuters) – Tiger Woods’ decision to return to competition at next week’s Masters after a two-month break is unquestionably a bold one, but it could very well end up being foolhardy.
Late goal sinks Orlando at home again
(Reuters) – A goal in injury time condemned Orlando City to defeat for the second Major League Soccer home game in a row after substitute Luis Silva’s curling free-kick gave DC United a 1-0 win at the Citrus Bowl on Friday.
Mickelson relishes the pressure of contending in Houston
(Reuters) – Phil Mickelson values the importance of being in contention heading into next week’s Masters and he was right where he wanted to be, one stroke behind leader Andrew Putnam after the second round of the Houston Open on Friday.
Mickelson not surprised Woods will play Masters
(Reuters) – Phil Mickelson is not surprised Tiger Woods has decided to play in next week’s Masters and expects the former world number one to have fixed the issues with his short game.
Korean Kim takes charge as Ko’s run ends
RANCHO MIRAGE, California (Reuters) – South Korea’s Kim Sei-young spectacularly eagled the par-five 18th to surge into a two-shot lead in the second round of the ANA Inspiration on Friday as Lydia Ko’s record-equalling run came to an end.
