New order likely to hold sway at Valhalla
(Reuters) – This week’s PGA Championship in Louisville, Kentucky is likely to deliver further confirmation that a new world order is establishing itself in the game with players such as Rory McIlroy and Adam Scott now leading the way.
Ohio forgives LeBron for leaving Cleveland
CLEVELAND (Reuters) – All, or almost all, is forgiven in Ohio when it comes to LeBron James, who in July returned to the Cleveland National Basketball Association team he fled as a free agent in 2010, a poll released on Monday found.
Involvement in global events to be evaluated: NBA commissioner
(Reuters) – NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said the league would re-open debate about the merits of participating in international events in the wake of Paul George’s gruesome injury, but did not foresee a major shift in policy.
Murray happy to plan ahead with Mauresmo
(Reuters) – Andy Murray returns to action for the first time since surrendering his Wimbledon crown this week, insisting his coaching liaison with Amelie Mauresmo is long-term.
McIlroy wins Bridgestone to claim world number one ranking
(Reuters) – Rory McIlroy continued his dominating form when he won the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational by two strokes on Sunday and regained the world number one ranking, replacing Australia’s Adam Scott.
Giants beat Bills in Hall of Fame Game
(Reuters) – Giants back-up quarterback Ryan Nassib hurled a 73 yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter to start the NFL preseason with a bang as New York beat the Buffalo Bills 17-13 in the annual Hall of Fame Game on Sunday.
Golf-Australian Ogilvy reels in Barracuda title
(Reuters) – Australian Geoff Ogilvy broke out of a slump with a convincing victory at the $3 million Barracuda Championship in Reno, Nevada on Sunday.
Glasgow revels in Bolt buzz and warm glow
GLASGOW (Reuters) – The Glasgow Commonwealth Games proved to be much more than just ‘Friendly’ as Scottish culture, sport and six-times Olympic champion Usain Bolt combined to create a memorable 11-day event.
Major League Baseball roundup
(The Sports Xchange) – Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt, who is sidelined with a fractured left hand, is likely finished for the season, manager Kirk Gibson revealed Sunday.
Raonic beats compatriot Pospisil in Washington
(Reuters) – Milos Raonic won the first all-Canadian final of the professional era when he beat Vasek Pospisil 6-1 6-4 in the final of the Citi Open in Washington on Sunday.
