Day finishes strong to share Barclays lead
PARAMUS New Jersey (Reuters) – Jason Day, proud of how he handled his nerves, rebounded from a double-bogey at the 13th with three birdies in the last four holes to grab a share of the lead after the third round of The Barclays on Saturday.
Murray enjoys a break before starting U.S. Open run
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Scotsman Andy Murray said he feels primed for the U.S. Open after a hard week of practice and a little relaxation ahead of the year’s last grand slam.
Serena plays young Townsend in symbolic U.S. Open opener
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Serena Williams, who opens her quest for a third successive U.S. Open title with a meeting against fellow African American Taylor Townsend on Tuesday, said Arthur Ashe would have been proud.
Bolt breaks 10 seconds under roof in Warsaw
WARSAW (Reuters) – Six-times Olympic champion Usain Bolt broke 10 seconds for the first time this season when he won a 100 meters race under a closed roof at the National Stadium in Warsaw on Saturday.
Djokovic looks forward to life as a dad
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Novak Djokovic has had so-so results in the run-up to the U.S. Open, but the world number one is not concerned. In fact, he is riding high as a newly-wed and a soon-to-be father.
Cavs acquire Love in blockbuster deal with Timberwolves
(Reuters) – The Cleveland Cavaliers have sent top overall draft pick Andrew Wiggins and former number one pick Anthony Bennett to the Minnesota Timberwolves for prized All-Star forward Kevin Love as part of a blockbuster three-team deal.
Big names missing in final U.S. roster for Spain
(Reuters) – The United States team will travel to Spain without some of the sport’s biggest names to defend their title at the Basketball World Cup after a selection process described as one of the “most difficult” in recent years.
Mercedes welcome Ecclestone trial settlement
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS Belgium (Reuters) – Formula One needs a strong leader and Bernie Ecclestone’s $100 million court settlement to end a bribery trial in Germany is positive for the sport’s future, Mercedes motorsport head Toto Wolff said on Saturday.
Redskins name controversy heralds another season of discontent
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Amanda Blackhorse decided one afternoon to attend a rally outside a game between the NFL’s Kansas City Chiefs and the Washington Redskins.
Zambia’s Siame wins 100 meter dash at Youth Olympics
NANJING China (Reuters) – Zambian sprinter Sydney Siame laid claimed to the title of the world’s fastest kid when he won the 100 meters final at the Youth Olympics on Saturday.
