James dethrones Jordan as most popular U.S. athlete – poll
(Reuters) – LeBron James has overtaken Michael Jordan as the United States’ most popular athlete, according to a Harris poll.
Gunslinging McIlroy and Woods steal Hoylake show
HOYLAKE England (Reuters) – Golfing gunslingers Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods sprayed Royal Liverpool with a barrage of birdie bullets to steal the show in a thrilling opening round of the 143rd British Open on Thursday.
I can’t let McIlroy get away, says Scott after 68
HOYLAKE England (Reuters) – World number one Adam Scott was happy to keep championship leader Rory McIlroy in his sights as the Australian opened up with a four-under 68 in the British Open first round on Thursday.
McDowell blames sloppy posture and non-existent cut for 74
HOYLAKE England (Reuters) – French Open champion Graeme McDowell could be forgiven for yelling ‘sacre bleu’ after a double-bogey seven at the 10th hole cost him dear in the first round of the 143rd British Open on Thursday.
Schumacher’s wife offers hope for the future
HOCKENHEIM Germany (Reuters) – Michael Schumacher’s wife Corinna has thanked fans of the Formula One great for their support through the dark days of his fight for life after a skiing accident and offered hope for his future recovery.
Surging Garcia thrives in Ryder Cup-style atmosphere
HOYLAKE England (Reuters) – Sergio Garcia has taken his fair share of bumps and bruises in his 18 appearances at the British Open but the love affair is still going strong after all these years, the Spaniard said on Thursday.
Hamilton expects Rosberg to feel World Cup boost
HOCKENHEIM Germany (Reuters) – Lewis Hamilton hopes to tap into some of Germany’s World Cup euphoria at Mercedes’ home Formula One race this weekend even if championship-leading team mate Nico Rosberg gets a bigger boost.
Frustrated Sagan ‘too strong’ to win on Tour de France
ST ETIENNE France (Reuters) – Being too strong, and both feared and respected for it, can be a weakness on the Tour de France, Slovakian prodigy Peter Sagan has discovered.
Nibali defends choice to work with dope-tainted Vinokourov
ST ETIENNE France (Reuters) – A Tour de France yellow jersey holder will always be grilled about doping and Vincenzo Nibali was no exception on Thursday, having to defend his choice to work with former doper Alexandre Vinokourov.
Woods wants the sound of silence
HOYLAKE England (Reuters) – British Open organizers warned spectators about mobile phone use on Thursday after three-times champion Tiger Woods was distracted during his opening round 69 at Hoylake.
