Doping claims as damaging as Johnson and Jones cases: Coe
LONDON (Reuters) – Allegations of widespread doping and cover-ups in athletics are as damaging as the cases involving Ben Johnson and Marion Jones, according to International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) vice-president Sebastian Coe.
Bekele sets sights on Marathon gold in Rio
DUBAI (Reuters) – Kenenisa Bekele, world record holder over 5,000 and 10,000 meters, is aiming for Marathon gold at the 2016 Olympics, although the Ethiopian on Sunday said he could yet switch back to a shorter distance at the Rio de Janeiro games.
Westwood beats Kaymer and Fraser to Thailand title
BANGKOK (Reuters) – England’s Lee Westwood won the Asian Tour’s $1 million Thailand Golf Championship by one shot on Sunday after U.S. Open champion Martin Kaymer and third-round leader Marcus Fraser both slipped up at the end.
Chalmers wins Australian PGA after seven-hole playoff
(Reuters) – Greg Chalmers won the Australian PGA Championship on Sunday after a dramatic three-way playoff with Adam Scott and Wade Ormsby.
Oregon quarterback Mariota wins Heisman
(Reuters) – Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota was named on Saturday as the winner of this year’s Heisman Trophy, which recognizes college football’s top player. Mariota beat fellow finalists Wisconsin running back Melvin Gordon and Alabama receiver Amari Cooper in a landslide vote, which was the most decisive in eight years.
NFL’s Peterson may retire, try out for Olympics, ESPN reports
(Reuters) – Minnesota Vikings star running back Adrian Peterson, facing suspension from the National Football League for the rest of the season after being charged with beating his son, said on Saturday he was considering retirement from professional f…
Bjerregaard blitz sets up thrilling finale at Leopard Creek
CAPE TOWN, Reuters – Lucas Bjerregaard birdied the last three holes to move to within one shot of leader Branden Grace going into Sunday’s final round of the Alfred Dunhill Championship at Leopard Creek Country Club.
Chinese boat pipped again in sprint to the line
ABU DHABI (Reuters) – Chinese boat Dongfeng Race Team were pipped to victory for the second time running as Team Brunel snatched the second leg of the Volvo Ocean Race on Saturday.
Australia’s Fraser snatches lead in Thailand
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Australia’s Marcus Fraser will take a one-shot lead into the final round of the Thailand Golf Championship despite making a bogey on his final hole on Saturday.
Scott in three-way tie for lead at Australian PGA
(Reuters) – Adam Scott fired a three-under-par 69 to join Wade Ormsby and Scott Strange in a three-way tie for the lead after the third round of the Australian PGA Championship on Saturday.
