U.S. name five uncapped players for Czech friendly
(Reuters) – United States coach Juergen Klinsmann has named five uncapped young players to his squad for the Sept. 3 friendly against the Czech Republic in Prague.
Serena blows away King on gusty day at U.S. Open
NEW YORK (Reuters) – World number one Serena Williams blew past Vania King 6-1 6-0 and into the third round of the U.S. Open on a windswept day at Flushing Meadows on Thursday.
Joint leader Molinari tries to gatecrash Ryder Cup party
(Reuters) – Francesco Molinari, who believes he needs to win this week’s Italian Open to snatch a last-gasp Ryder Cup place, took a share of the lead after the first round in Turin on Thursday.
Experience helps outgunned Appleby cope with time
(Reuters) – Stuart Appleby laments that his days are probably numbered on the PGA Tour, although the veteran showed signs of vigour with an impressive final-round charge before finishing joint second at last week’s Barclays tournament.
Youth Olympics close with spectacular ceremony
(Reuters) – The second Youth Olympics concluded in Nanjing on Thursday after a spectacular closing ceremony and a glowing endorsement from the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Valverde wins sixth stage to take lead in Tour of Spain
(Reuters) – Alejandro Valverde sprinted away from an exhausted peloton to win the sixth stage and take the overall lead in the Tour of Spain, with Chris Froome and Alberto Contador following the Spaniard across the line.
North Korea scraps plan to send cheerleaders to Asian Games in South
SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korea has decided not to send a cheerleading squad to accompany its athletes at the Asian Games to be held in South Korea next month, a leading sports official said on Thursday.
Domestic violence charges dropped against ex-Redskin Fred Davis
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Domestic violence charges have been dropped against former Washington Redskins tight end Fred Davis, court papers showed on Thursday.
U.S. will miss Johnson more than Woods: Broadhurst
LONDON (Reuters) – United States will miss the big-hitting Dustin Johnson in next month’s Ryder Cup at Gleneagles more than former world number one Tiger Woods, according to 1991 European team member Paul Broadhurst.
Rooney named England captain and fulfils ‘dream’
LONDON (Reuters) – Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney was named the new captain of England on Thursday.
