Thai Kiradech eager to be big hit at PGA Championship again
(Reuters) – Kiradech Aphibarnrat still remembers the cheers each time he reached for his driver at last year’s PGA Championship and the big-hitting Thai has no plans to curb his aggressive style after earning a return invitation for the year’s final ma…
Tevez father kidnapped, released after ransom paid
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – The father of Juventus striker Carlos Tevez was kidnapped in Buenos Aires on Tuesday before being released following the payment of a ransom, according to local media.
Sabella quits as Argentina coach: reports
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Alejandro Sabella, who steered Argentina to the World Cup final, has quit as national team coach with Gerardo Martino or Jose Pekerman in line to succeed him, Argentine media reported on Tuesday.
Australians head home to face U.S. challenge at PanPacs
GLASGOW (Reuters) – Two years on from a disappointing Olympic campaign, Australia’s swim team head into next month’s showdown with the United States at the Pan Pacific Championships with confidence following a record medal haul at the Glasgow Commonwea…
Open champion McIlroy not one to rest on his laurels
(Reuters) – Rory McIlroy embellished his status as one of the game’s best players with his wire-to-wire win at the British Open nine days ago, but has put that behind him as he strives to achieve further goals before the end of this year.
Tennis-No backhanded compliments for Federer from Edberg
TORONTO (Reuters) – Roger Federer’s backhand has been described as a thing of beauty and perhaps the most exquisite stroke the tennis world has seen, but his coach Stefan Edberg feels his was a little better.
PGA Tour commissioner and Woods hope for big 2014 finish
PARAMUS New Jersey (Reuters) – Tiger Woods, battling back from a back injury, still drives fan interest and TV ratings and PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem is as keen as the former world number one himself that he has a big 2014 finish.
NCAA to settle head injury suit with $70 million fund
CHICAGO (Reuters) – The NCAA has agreed to settle a head injury lawsuit by providing $70 million for concussion testing and diagnosis of student athletes in a move to change the way colleges address sports safety, according to court documents filed on …
Defense the key for Lakers rebuild, says new coach Scott
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – With three Los Angeles Lakers greats looking on, newly appointed head coach Byron Scott pledged Tuesday to make defense his top priority as he bids to revive the flagging fortunes of one of the NBA’s most storied franchises.
In L.A. Clippers case, court does dirty work for NBA
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – The National Basketball Association was navigating uncharted and possibly treacherous waters, first when it banned Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling for life for racist remarks and then when it demanded the team be sold…
