Woods fights fever and form to shoot par
WINDERMERE, Florida (Reuters) – Tiger Woods shook off the effects of a fever as he played the front nine in even par in Friday’s second round of the Hero World Challenge.
Pele says he has recovered, thanks fans in video
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Brazilian soccer great Pele said he was in good health in a video recorded at the Sao Paulo hospital where he has been treated for a urinary tract infection.
Combative Jones has become heart of the Revolution
CARSON, California (Reuters) – He was one of the success stories of the United States’ World Cup campaign in Brazil and now German-born Jermaine Jones hopes to deliver a maiden MLS title for his New England Revolution.
Lightning Luke dodges baboon on birdie binge in Sun City
CAPE TOWN (Reuters) – Former world number one Luke Donald had to dodge a charging baboon before grabbing the lead at the Nedbank Challenge in South Africa on Friday.
RUSADA to investigate German TV doping claims
MOSCOW (Reuters) – The Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) said on Friday it had launched an investigation into allegations of doping and cover-ups among Russian track and field competitors made by a German TV documentary.
Swiss to increase oversight of FIFA, other sports bodies
ZURICH (Reuters) – A privileged existence in Switzerland for some of the largest sports organizations in the world and their top executives including Sepp Blatter, president of world soccer’s governing body FIFA, may be coming to an end.
Vonn back in action on her favorite stage
(Reuters) – It has been a year since Lindsey Vonn last skied a World Cup race, but there is light at the end of the tunnel for the American, who is set to make her return from a lengthy injury absence at her favorite resort this weekend.
Coach Gallego returns to former club Newell’s Old Boys
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Newell’s Old Boys have decided again to put their trust in a “man of the house” by agreeing a one-year deal with former coach Americo Gallego for the 2015 season.
America put one foot in final, Pizzi takes charge of Leon
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – America have taken a big step towards the Mexican Apertura championship final and a possible record 12th league title with a 3-0 win at Monterrey in the first leg of their semi-final.
Cowboys tame Bears to remain perfect on road
(Reuters) – Dallas quarterback Tony Romo picked apart the Chicago defense as the Cowboys maintained their perfect record on the road this season with a 41-28 victory over the Bears on Thursday.