Woods ’50-50′ for the Masters, says good friend Begay
(Reuters) – As speculation mounts over whether a shockingly out-of-sorts Tiger Woods will be able to compete at next month’s Masters, his good friend Notah Begay III rates his chances of taking part in the year’s opening major as “50-50”.
Home comforts, but no pressure, for Walker in Texas
(Reuters) – The prospect of winning his home tournament at this week’s Texas Open in San Antonio is tantalizing for Jimmy Walker but the American says he feels no extra pressure as he bids to claim a fifth PGA Tour title.
McIlroy split was like someone dying, says Wozniacki
LONDON (Reuters) – Former world number one Caroline Wozniacki says she felt like someone close to her had died after the split from golfer Rory McIlroy last year.
Major League Baseball probes Marlins pitcher on gambling issue
(Reuters) – Major League Baseball said on Wednesday it was investigating whether Florida Marlins pitcher Jarred Cosart discussed sports betting with an alleged gambler on his Twitter account.
Happy return for holder Nordqvist to Kia Classic
(Reuters) – For a second time this year, Sweden’s Anna Nordqvist will get the chance to defend an LPGA Tour title at the same venue when she tees off in Thursday’s opening round of the Kia Classic in Carlsbad, California.
MLS add Minnesota as expansion team for 2018
(Reuters) – Minnesota United were introduced as the newest Major League Soccer team on Wednesday with plans to begin play in the rapidly growing league in 2018.
Canadians steal spotlight from Chinese lovebirds
(Reuters) – North America ruled on the first day of the world championships after Canadian pair Meagan Duhamel and Eric Radford produced a flawless skate to steal the spotlight from Chinese stalwarts Pang Qing and Tong Jian on Wednesday.
IAAF appeals to CAS over Russian doping bans
LONDON (Reuters) – The world governing body for athletics has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) over punishments handed out by Russia’s anti-doping agency (RUSADA) to six of its athletes.
Clippers and Hornets to play two pre-season games in China
(Reuters) – The Charlotte Hornets and Los Angeles Clippers will play two pre-season games in China, including a first visit to Shenzhen, the National Basketball Association said on Wednesday.
Pro motorcycle rider Westby dies in Oklahoma crash
(Reuters) – Professional motorcycle racer Dane Westby, 28, was killed in a Tulsa, Oklahoma street crash when the motorcycle he was riding jumped a curb and hit a concrete wall and utility pole, police said on Wednesday.
