American Johnson takes leave for ‘personal challenges’
(Reuters) – Dustin Johnson is taking a leave of absence from golf to seek help for “personal challenges,” the big-hitting American said on Thursday in a decision that will keep him from playing in the PGA Championship and Ryder Cup.
Muhammad Ali’s ‘Fight of the Century’ gloves up for auction
DALLAS (Reuters) – The gloves that boxing legend Muhammad Ali wore in his legendary 1971 fight against Joe Frazier in what became known as the Fight of the Century will come up for auction on Thursday and are expected to fetch more than $300,000.
NBA-League adding @NBA social media handle to game ball
(Reuters) – The National Basketball Association is adding its @NBA social media identifier to its official game ball starting with the 2014-15 season in October.
NFL’s Rice publicly apologizes to wife for violent incident
(Reuters) – Baltimore Ravens Pro Bowl running back Ray Rice, who has been suspended by the National Football League without pay for the first two games of the 2014 season for hitting his wife, apologized to her on Thursday and vowed to speak out agains…
China’s Li ruled out of U.S. Open
(Reuters) – China’s world number two Li Na has been ruled out of next month’s U.S. Open with a knee injury, she said on Thursday.
Neymar aiming to return to action with Barca on Aug 18
MADRID (Reuters) – Neymar’s injured back is healing well and he is aiming to return to action in a friendly for his club Barcelona on Aug. 18, the Brazil forward said on Thursday.
Barcelona’s Pique relishing return of ‘angry’ Suarez
MADRID (Reuters) – Barcelona defender Gerard Pique believes an “angry” Luis Suarez will be desperate to prove himself when he has served out a four-month ban for a biting incident at the World Cup.
Cardinals take Masterson from Indians ahead of deadline
(Reuters) – The St Louis Cardinals beefed up their rotation for the second half of the season by acquiring starting pitcher Justin Masterson from the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday.
Cho named as new head of Pyeongchang 2018 organizers
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korean businessman Cho Yang-ho, who led Pyeongchang’s successful bid for the Winter Olympics, has been named as the new president of the organizing committee for the 2018 Games.
Bosh officially re-signs with the Heat
(Reuters) – The Miami Heat on Wednesday officially confirmed the re-signing of nine-time All-Star forward Chris Bosh, nearly three weeks after the move had been reported by multiple media outlets.
