Holder Johnson in four-way tie at top in Hawaii
KAPALUA, Hawaii (Reuters) – Defending champion Zach Johnson was among four players tied for the lead after an ideal day for low scoring in the second round of the Hyundai Tournament of Champions on Saturday.
Crosby, Getzlaf among 36 named to All-Star game
(Reuters) – Sidney Crosby, Alex Ovechkin and Ryan Getzlaf will skate in this year’s National Hockey League All-Star Game, the league said on Saturday as it filled out the roster for the Jan. 25 exhibition.
Prince Ali calls for 10-year reform of ‘secretive’ FIFA
(Reuters) – FIFA presidential candidate Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein will launch a 10-year program to restore confidence in soccer’s “secretive” world governing body if elected.
Paffett says new F1 super license system is flawed
BIRMINGHAM, England (Reuters) – Formula One’s new points-based super license system for 2016 is flawed and needs a rethink, according to former McLaren test driver and 2005 German Touring Car (DTM) champion Gary Paffett.
Mahan dwells on the here and now, not major goals
KAPALUA, Hawaii (Reuters) – Specific golfing objectives are off Hunter Mahan’s agenda for this year as the American focuses on the impending birth of his second child, along with a desire to be healthy and live in the moment.
Wawrinka closes in on third Chennai Open title
(Reuters) – Top seed Stanislas Wawrinka inched closer to his third Chennai Open title on Saturday, beating Belgium’s David Goffin 7-5 6-3 in the semi-final.
Fifty leagues disrupted by winter World Cup warns official
LONDON (Reuters) – At least 50 soccer leagues around the world would be adversely affected if the 2022 World Cup in Qatar was held in November and December, the official who originally warned against holding the World Cup there has told Reuters.
Fast start sees Schwartzel open big lead
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Birdies on the opening four holes set the tone for home favorite Charl Schwartzel as he stormed to a five-shot lead after the third round of the South African Open at Glendower Golf Club in Johannesburg on Saturday.
Radwanska downs Serena, powers Poland to Hopman Cup title
(Reuters) – Agnieszka Radwanska showed why she should be considered among the favourites for the Australian Open later this month by beating world number one Serena Williams and helping Poland to its first Hopman Cup title in Perth on Saturday.
Murray ditched Vallverdu as they were not on same wavelength
(Reuters) – Differences in opinion led to Andy Murray parting ways with his long-term hitting partner and assistant coach Dani Vallverdu and fitness trainer Jez Green, the British number one said on Saturday.
