Mickelson withdraws from BMW tourney to rest for Ryder Cup
CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE Colorado (Reuters) – Phil Mickelson withdrew from the BMW Championship before the start of the third round at Cherry Hills Country Club on Saturday, saying he wanted to rest for this month’s Ryder Cup.
Hesjedal takes Vuelta stage as Froome fights back
LA CAMPERONA Spain (Reuters) – Former Giro d’Italia champion Ryder Hesjedal of Canada claimed the 14th stage of the Tour of Spain thanks to a late surge in the final brutal climb as Chris Froome’s challenge picked up on Saturday.
U.S. Open atmosphere strikes a chord with top players
NEW YORK (Reuters) – When Serena Williams walks out for the U.S. Open final on Sunday, she will do so with her favorite music booming out in the background.
College football’s big question: Where are the game-day fans?
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – As the 2014 U.S. college football season kicks off, athletic departments face one big worry – that fans of one of the nation’s most popular sports are watching it from sofas or bars, rather than filling stadiums.
Montezemolo says he is committed to Ferrari
MONZA Italy (Reuters) – Ferrari chairman Luca di Montezemolo addressed rumors about his future on Saturday by emphasizing his continuing commitment to the Italian luxury sportscar maker and indicating he had no immediate plans to step down.
Rosberg suffers gearbox problem in final Monza practice
MONZA Italy (Reuters) – Formula One leader Nico Rosberg sat out most of Saturday’s final Italian Grand Prix practice due to a gearbox problem while Mercedes team mate and title rival Lewis Hamilton lapped fastest.
McLaren to decide 2015 drivers before season ends
MONZA Italy (Reuters) – McLaren are in no rush to decide their 2015 Formula One driver lineup, and Jenson Button’s future, but will do so before the end of the season, group chairman Ron Dennis said on Saturday.
Paralyzed Olympic star Amy Van Dyken returns to Arizona home
PHOENIX (Reuters) – U.S. Olympic champion swimmer Amy Van Dyken, who was paralyzed three months ago in an all-terrain vehicle crash, returned to her Arizona home on Friday in a wheelchair for the first time since the accident, a representative said.
Serena and friend Wozniacki reach U.S. Open final
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Serena Williams and friend Caroline Wozniacki arranged a get-together in the U.S. Open women’s final, winning their Friday semi-finals in contrasting fashion on a stifling hot, humid day at Flushing Meadows.
Garcia surges to BMW summit, McIlroy lurks
CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE, Colorado (Reuters) – Spain’s Sergio Garcia fired an impressive six-under-par 64 to take the halfway lead at the BMW Championship on Friday, with world number one Rory McIlroy only two off the pace after another 67.
