‘Mr Ryder Cup’ Poulter revved up to go again
GLENEAGLES Scotland (Reuters) – Ian Poulter has become the symbolic beating heart of Europe’s Ryder Cup team, the man the home players and fans will look to and player the Americans want to beat so badly it hurts.
Vikings quarterback Cassel out for season with injury
(Reuters) – Minnesota Vikings quarterback Matt Cassel will miss the rest of the National Football League’s 2014 season due to injury, the team said on Wednesday.
Mickelson’s cheeky jibe at McIlroy and McDowell
GLENEAGLES Scotland (Reuters) – A relaxed Phil Mickelson had his audience rolling in the aisles on Wednesday as he discussed a variety of Ryder Cup topics including an issue involving European team mates Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell.
Investigator Garcia calls for FIFA to make report public
LONDON (Reuters) – Michael Garcia, the chairman of the inquiry into the bidding processes for the 2018 and 2022 World Cup tournaments, called on soccer’s world governing body FIFA on Wednesday to make his report public.
Deputy Smyth thrilled to be back in Ryder Cup fold
GLENEAGLES Scotland (Reuters) – Des Smyth was shocked to be invited into the European Ryder Cup team room after an eight-year absence and now that he is back the Irishman wants to soak up every drop of excitement, he said on Wednesday.
Wiggins pips Martin for first world title
PONFERRADA Spain (Reuters) – Briton Bradley Wiggins added a time trial gold to his impressive set of cycling medals when he caused an upset by beating German powerhouse Tony Martin at the world championships on Wednesday.
Sharapova dumped out by Swiss qualifier in Wuhan
(Reuters) – Swiss qualifier Timea Bacsinszky continued to swipe past the seeds at the Wuhan Open on Wednesday by dumping world number four Maria Sharapova from the hard court tournament with a 7-6(3) 7-5 victory.
Qatar takes a stand in hijab row at Asiad
INCHEON South Korea (Reuters) – The issue of religious freedom took center stage at the Asian Games on Wednesday when Qatari women forfeited a basketball game after refusing to remove the Islamic head scarf, dealing another blow to an event that trumpe…
Hagino sets sights on Olympics after conquering Asia
INCHEON South Korea (Reuters) – Showing no sign of fatigue or weariness after his grueling schedule, Japan’s Kosuke Hagino provided another glimpse on Wednesday of why he could be the man to take over from Michael Phelps as swimming’s ultimate ironman….
Wounded soldiers’ visit reminds us it’s just a game, says Watson
GLENEAGLES Scotland (Reuters) – The U.S. team were widely criticized for aligning themselves with the military during the “War on the Shore” 1991 Ryder Cup but there was nothing jingoistic about current captain Tom Watson’s decision to bring two “Wound…
