Williams sisters renew sibling rivalry in Montreal
(Reuters) – World number one Serena Williams and sister Venus will renew one of sport’s great sibling rivalries after posting quarter-final wins at the Rogers Cup on Friday to set up a showdown on the Montreal hard courts.
Court denies Donald Sterling’s bid to halt $2 billion Clippers sale
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – A California appeals court on Friday rejected on procedural grounds an attempt by disgraced Los Angeles Clippers co-owner Donald Sterling to have the $2 billion sale of the NBA team put on hold until his appeal can be heard, his…
Furyk, Day cash in on favorable route at Valhalla
LOUISVILLE Kentucky (Reuters) – Veteran American Jim Furyk and Australian young gun Jason Day took advantage of the favorable half of the draw at the PGA Championship on Friday to sign off with consecutive birdies to share second place.
Imperious McIlroy moves one ahead at Valhalla
LOUISVILLE Kentucky (Reuters) – Rory McIlroy, helped by composed shot-making and a stunning eagle on his ninth hole of the day, soared one stroke clear in the weather-hit second round of the PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club on Friday.
U.S. judge rules against NCAA, says athletes can be paid
SAN FRANCISCO/NEW YORK (Reuters) – The National Collegiate Athletic Association must allow universities to offer student athletes a limited share of revenue, a U.S. judge ruled on Friday, a decision that cuts to the heart of the NCAA’s mission to enfor…
Woods misses fourth major cut as a pro at PGA
LOUISVILLE Kentucky (Reuters) – A badly out-of-sorts Tiger Woods missed the fourth major cut of his professional career after again struggling with his game in the second round of the PGA Championship on Friday.
Tsonga takes upset route past Murray to Rogers semis
TORONTO (Reuters) – Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga continued to travel the upset route into the semi-finals of the Rogers Cup, taking out twice former champion Andy Murray 7-6 (5) 4-6 6-4 on Friday, after the eighth seed squandered a 3-0 lead in the fina…
Woods misses fourth major cut as a pro at PGA
LOUISVILLE Kentucky (Reuters) – A badly out-of-sorts Tiger Woods missed the fourth major cut of his professional career after again struggling with his game in the second round of the PGA Championship on Friday.
Imperious McIlroy moves two ahead at Valhalla
LOUISVILLE Kentucky (Reuters) – Rory McIlroy, helped by a spectacular eagle on his ninth hole of the day, soared into a two-shot clubhouse lead in the weather-delayed second round of the PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club on Friday.
U.S. judge rules against NCAA, says athletes can be paid
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – The National Collegiate Athletic Association has violated antitrust laws and must allow colleges to offer student athletes a limited share of revenue, a U.S. judge ruled on Friday in a lawsuit that seeks to redefine traditiona…
