Bouchard, Raonic make final push to summit at U.S. Open
TORONTO (Reuters) – Canada has long been a global ice hockey super power, toasted a Formula One driver’s champion and at different times has laid claim to the world’s fastest man.
McIlroy struggles in opening round at The Barclays
PARAMUS New Jersey (Reuters) – Rory McIlroy’s bid for a career first FedExCup title got off to a rocky start on Thursday as he shot a three-over par 74 in the first round at The Barclays, the opening tournament of the four-event playoffs.
U.S. keeper Howard to take year off from international duty
(Reuters) – U.S national team goalkeeper Tim Howard says he will take a year off from international duty in order to spend more time with his family.
Verstappen has to grab his chance, F1 drivers agree
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS Belgium (Reuters) – Jenson Button will always remember the moment team owner Frank Williams rang him on his mobile to enquire whether he felt ready for Formula One.
Djokovic faces difficult draw at U.S. Open
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Top-seeded Novak Djokovic was handed a danger filled path to the final of the U.S. Open and a possible showdown with number two Roger Federer after Thursday’s draw for the season’s final grand slam.
Becker surprised by criticism of appointment by Djokovic
(Reuters) – Boris Becker says he was surprised by the level of criticism when world number one Novak Djokovic took him on as his coach last year.
Stars to face Japan national team in five-game series
(Reuters) – All-Star slugger Albert Pujols of the Los Angeles Angels and the Seattle Mariners’ Robinson Cano headline a Major League Baseball squad that will take on the Japan national team in a five-game series, MLB said on Thursday.
Rosberg and Hamilton agree to disagree
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS Belgium (Reuters) – Championship leader Nico Rosberg and Mercedes team mate Lewis Hamilton appeared at odds again, if not poles apart, on Thursday before renewing their Formula One title battle in Belgium.
Rossi to make F1 debut in place of Chilton
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS Belgium (Reuters) – American Alexander Rossi will make his Formula One debut for Marussia at this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix after the hard-up team sidelined Britain’s Max Chilton for unspecified contractual reasons.
Froome seeks lift with Vuelta win
BARCELONA August 21 (Reuters) – Chris Froome aims to put his Tour de France misery behind him with victory in the Vuelta a Espana but he faces stiff competition from a strong field led by Nairo Quintana.
