Phelps and Lochte set for duel at U.S. nationals
(Reuters) – Olympic swim king Michael Phelps and reigning Swimmer of the Year Ryan Lochte will wage a series of duels at this week’s star-studded U.S. national championships in Irvine, California.
Phelps, coach to assess Rio chances after nationals
(Reuters) – Michael Phelps’s coach Bob Bowman says the two will assess the 18-times Olympic gold medalist’s chances of qualifying for the 2016 Rio Olympics after this week’s U.S. national championships.
Ryder Cup looms large for Mickelson at Valhalla
LOUISVILLE Kentucky (Reuters) – Phil Mickelson, who has endured a disappointing season by his usual lofty standards, will have the Ryder Cup in mind while he competes in this week’s PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club.
Contending is not enough for title hungry Scott
LOUISVILLE Kentucky (Reuters) – It has been a case of so close and yet so far for Adam Scott this year as he has, for the most part, produced “really solid golf” without being rewarded with tournament wins.
Ultra confident McIlroy wary of ‘Rory era’ talk
LOUISVILLE Kentucky (Reuters) – With his confidence sky-high and his golf “in really good shape”, Rory McIlroy says he has never driven the ball better as he heads into this week’s PGA Championship fresh from wins in his last two tournaments.
Ecclestone trial halted after F1 boss agrees to $100 million settlement
MUNICH Germany (Reuters) – A German court on Tuesday halted a bribery trial against Bernie Ecclestone in exchange for his paying a $100 million fee, under the terms of a settlement struck agreed by prosecutors and the chief executive of Formula One.
Tests show Nadal recovery from wrist injury on track
MADRID (Reuters) – Rafa Nadal’s recovery from a wrist injury that ruled him out of two U.S. Open tune-up events is on track, the Spanish tennis federation (RFET) said on Tuesday after the world number two underwent tests.
USA cut basketball World Cup roster to 16
(Reuters) – Washington Wizards guards John Wall and Bradley Beal and Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap were cut by USA Basketball on Tuesday as they pared down to 16 finalists for the 12-man team for this month’s World Cup in Spain.
Neymar back injury healing ‘satisfactorily’
BARCELONA (Reuters) – Neymar’s injured back is healing “satisfactorily” although there is no specific date for the Brazil forward to return to training, his club Barcelona said on Tuesday.
Nishikori doubtful for U.S. Open with toe injury
(Reuters) – Kei Nishikori faces a race against time to be fit for this month’s U.S. Open after the Japanese world number 11 was ruled out of action for three weeks with a toe injury.
