Dad’s 10-year wager comes off after McIlroy win
HOYLAKE England (Reuters) – Gerry McIlroy was 100,000 pounds ($170,900) richer on Sunday following his son Rory’s two-stroke victory in the 143rd British Open at Royal Liverpool.
Magical McIlroy crowned the prince of the links
HOYLAKE England (Reuters) – They flocked in their thousands to crown Rory McIlroy the new prince of the links and the Northern Irishman with a twinkle in his eye and a magician’s touch with a golf club did not let them down at the British Open on Sunda…
Bauer’s boyhood Tour dream ends 50m short and in tears
NIMES France (Reuters) – It all ended in tears for Garmin-Sharp domestique Jack Bauer after his chance of realizing a boyhood dream and winning a Tour de France stage was snatched away from him in the final 50 meters after a 222km breakaway.
World Cup host Qatar agrees some foreign worker reforms
DOHA (Reuters) – Qatar’s government has approved some measures to improve the treatment of foreign workers following international criticism over the past year, as the Gulf state gears up to host the 2022 World Cup soccer tournament.
Rusty Woods confident over Ryder Cup selection
HOYLAKE England (Reuters) – Tiger Woods believes he justifies a place in the United States Ryder Cup team despite missing the year’s first two majors through injury and finishing dismally at the British Open on Sunday.
Chicago Cubs sue fake team mascots accused of hustling fans
(Reuters) – The Chicago Cubs are suing two men accused of posing in bear costumes as mascots for the Major League Baseball team and lurking around Wrigley Field, hustling fans for tips and in one case getting into a bar brawl.
National Basketball Association roundup
(The Sports Xchange) – Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant said he is “scared” about his future after basketball.
Major League Baseball roundup
(The Sports Xchange) – New York Yankees left-hander CC Sabathia had trouble sleeping and feared his career could be over before finding out that he will have arthroscopic surgery on his troublesome right knee next week instead of the more serious micro…
Manassero rescued by advice from bagman and coach
HOYLAKE England (Reuters) – Having a coach and mentor on your golf bag is always handy and it certainly proved beneficial for Matteo Manassero on Saturday as the young Italian rallied from an inauspicious start at the British Open.
Wenger positive but Walcott will miss start of the season
(Reuters) – Arsenal forward Theo Walcott will miss the start of the Premier League season but should be back in full training by the end of August and playing again soon afterwards, manager Arsene Wenger said.
