Bayern Munich goes Green for U.S. Tour
(Reuters) – Julian Green has been touted as the new face of U.S. soccer but it is one few Americans recognize.
Heavyweight trio say Langer, 56, merits Ryder consideration
LONDON (Reuters) – Tom Watson, Colin Montgomerie and Tony Jacklin have called for the 56-year-old Bernhard Langer to be considered for Ryder Cup selection after his emphatic 13-stroke victory in the Senior British Open at the weekend.
Judge rules tax fraud case against Messi will go ahead
MADRID (Reuters) – A Spanish court will push ahead with the process of prosecuting Argentina and Barcelona forward Lionel Messi for alleged tax evasion despite a recommendation from the public prosecutor the charges be dismissed.
Plenty to talk about as F1 takes a break
BUDAPEST (Reuters) – Formula One headed for its annual holidays on Monday with some drivers looking forward to the break more than others and plenty to talk about before the next race in Belgium.
No doubting Ricciardo now, says Jones
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Put “baby-faced assassin” Daniel Ricciardo behind the wheel of a Mercedes and there would be no doubt he would take the Formula One title race to the wire, according to compatriot Alan Jones, Australia’s last world champion.
McGinley pulls out of U.S. PGA with shoulder injury
(Reuters) – European Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley has pulled out of next week’s U.S. PGA Championship with a shoulder injury, the Irishman said on Monday.
Dimitrov, Monfils out of Washington tournament
(Reuters) – Grigor Dimitrov and Gael Monfils have withdrawn from this week’s Citi Open Tournament, it was announced on Sunday.
National Basketball Association roundup
(The Sports Xchange) – Byron Scott said in a television interview that he is the new coach of the Los Angeles Lakers but the team insisted that an agreement has not yet been reached.
National Football League roundup
(The Sports Xchange) – New York Jets first-round safety Calvin Pryor sustained a concussion in practice, coach Rex Ryan confirmed on Sunday.
Hall of Fame induction a Braves reunion
(Reuters) – The National Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony had the feel of an Atlanta Braves reunion as pitching greats Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine were inducted on Sunday along with former manager Bobby Cox.
