All hands on deck as Ainslie prepares Cup challenge
LONDON (Reuters) – Ben Ainslie is the most successful Olympic sailor of all time but he said he might not necessarily helm Britain’s America’s Cup challenge in 2017, despite being the team boss.
Cilic credits relaxed approach for U.S. Open triumph
NEW YORK (Reuters) – (Please note Cilic’s strong language in paragraph seven)
Lofty playoff ranking gives Bubba East Lake boost
ATLANTA (Reuters) – Bubba Watson has never been a great fan of East Lake Golf Club but he is excited to be at the iconic venue for this week’s Tour Championship where he carries his highest ever FedExCup ranking into the PGA Tour finale.
Hawks discipline general manager for racial comments about Deng
(Reuters) – The NBA’s Atlanta Hawks said on Tuesday they would discipline general manager Danny Ferry for making racially charged remarks, the latest incident that has raised concerns about racial attitudes in the franchise’s front office.
Faldo wins Payne Stewart Award for impact on game
ATLANTA (Reuters) – Former world number one Nick Faldo, a six-times major champion whose Faldo Series has given a huge boost to junior golf worldwide, was named the recipient of the 2014 Payne Stewart Award on Tuesday.
Hoffmann’s ‘dream’ playoff run takes him to East Lake
ATLANTA (Reuters) – Little-known American Morgan Hoffmann is still pinching himself over a “dream come true”, having qualified for this week’s Tour Championship finale at East Lake Golf Club in stunningly unique fashion.
FIFA medical officer wants strict new rules on concussion
MANCHESTER England (Reuters) – Referees will be instructed to stop a match immediately for three minutes when a player is suspected of being concussed, if a proposal from FIFA’s chief medical officer is accepted.
FIFA medical officer wants strict new rules on concussion
MANCHESTER England (Reuters) – Referees will be instructed to stop a match immediately for three minutes when a player is suspected of being concussed, if a proposal from FIFA’s chief medical officer is accepted.
Europe’s team matches vintage ’87 crop : Torrance
LONDON (Reuters) – Ryder Cup hero Sam Torrance believes this year’s European team is as strong as the side featuring greats like Seve Ballesteros, Nick Faldo and Bernhard Langer that won on U.S. soil for the first time in 1987.
Cilic crushes Nishikori to claim U.S. Open title
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Croatia’s Marin Cilic swept past Japan’s Kei Nishikori 6-3 6-3 6-3 to win the U.S. Open on Monday and reach the pinnacle of the sport one year after a doping ban kept him out of the year’s final grand slam.
