Drive to be the best – McIlroy or Scott?
(Reuters) – Rory McIlroy is the best driver in contemporary golf when he is ‘on his game’ while Adam Scott is consistently the best, day-in and day-out. Both players are regarded as better off the tee than Tiger Woods was at his peak.
Algieri hopes to reach for the stars in Pacquaio bout
MACAU (Reuters) – Confident and unbeaten, WBO light welterweight champion Chris Algieri believes his strong jab can nullify the speed and power of boxing great Manny Pacquiao and propel the New Yorker to legendary status.
McDowell to quit Horizon management stable and go it alone
PARAMUS New Jersey (Reuters) – Former U.S. Open champion Graeme McDowell will leave the Horizon Sports stable when his contract finishes at the end of the year in order to manage his own commercial interests, the world number 16 has announced.
Panthers’ Newton breaks rib, should be fit for opener
(Reuters) – Quarterback Cam Newton will miss the Carolina Panthers’ final pre-season game due to a hairline fracture in his ribs but is expected to be ready for their season opener, the team said on Sunday after medical scans confirmed the injury.
Rams quarterback Bradford out for season with knee injury
(Reuters) – The St. Louis Rams were dealt a severe blow on Sunday when their quarterback Sam Bradford was ruled out of the upcoming National Football League (NFL) season because of a knee injury.
Lendl opens up on Murray split
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Ivan Lendl has opened up about splitting with Andy Murray, citing extra family commitments and the difficulty of matching the emotional high of the Briton’s grand slam breakthroughs as factors in his decision.
Mahan triumphs by two shots at The Barclays
PARAMUS New Jersey (Reuters) – Hunter Mahan stormed clear of a congested leaderboard with five birdies in the last eight holes to claim his sixth PGA Tour victory by two shots at The Barclays on Sunday.
Rosberg could face consequences for collision
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS Belgium (Reuters) – Mercedes threatened to review their policy of allowing their drivers to race each other freely after Formula One leader Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton collided at the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday.
Hamilton says Rosberg hit him on purpose
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS Belgium (Reuters) – Lewis Hamilton accused Mercedes team mate and Formula One championship leader Nico Rosberg of deliberately colliding with him and wrecking his Belgian Grand Prix hopes on Sunday ‘to prove a point’.
Barshim prevails in another high jump epic
BIRMINGHAM. England (Reuters) – Mutaz Essa Barshim and Bohdan Bondarenko staged another of the epic men’s high jump duels which have illuminated the 2014 athletics season at the Birmingham Diamond League meeting on Sunday.
