Three-times major champion Billy Casper dead at 83
(Reuters) – Three-times major champion Billy Casper died on Saturday at the age of 83, the U.S. PGA Tour has announced.
Willis shatters John Walker’s national indoor mile mark
BOSTON (Reuters) – New Zealand Olympian Nick Willis ran the year’s fastest mile to shatter John Walker’s long-standing national record at the Boston Indoor Grand Prix on Saturday.
National Basketball Association roundup
(The Sports Xchange) – Los Angeles Clippers point guard Chris Paul has been fined $25,000 for his public criticism of rookie referee Lauren Holtkamp.
National Hockey League roundup
(The Sports Xchange) – Winnipeg Jets forward Evander Kane underwent left shoulder surgery on Saturday, according to TSN.
National Football League roundup
(The Sports Xchange) – The Buffalo Bills have reached an “agreement in principle” with guard Richie Incognito, the team confirmed on Saturday.
Holmes and English share lead at Torrey Pines
LA JOLLA, California (Reuters) – Brain surgery survivor J.B. Holmes joined overnight leader Harris English atop the Farmers Insurance Open leaderboard following the third round at Torrey Pines on Saturday.
Ligety eyes elusive U.S. gold in combined
BEAVER CREEK, Colorado (Reuters) – Having surrendered his Super-G crown, Ted Ligety will try to retain his super combined title and end the United States gold medal drought at the alpine ski world championships on Sunday.
Super combined boost for perennial bridesmaid Hosp
BEAVER CREEK, Colorado (Reuters) – Nicole Hosp, a perennial bridesmaid in the women’s super combined, gave herself a timely boost by finishing third fastest in training for that discipline at the alpine ski world championships on Saturday.
Surprise package Kueng wins downhill
BEAVER CREEK, Colorado (Reuters) – Patrick Kueng rocketed to victory in the men’s blue riband downhill at the alpine world ski championships on Saturday, as Switzerland put an end to Austrian fun and domination.
USGA says Pinehurst conversion a model for 2016 Olympics
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The back-to-back men’s and women’s golf events at the 2016 Olympics will be modeled on the staging of the U.S. Women’s Open straight after the men’s on the same Pinehurst course last year, a top U.S. Golf association official said …
