McIlroy struggles as Finn Ilonen cards record 64
(Reuters) – World number six Rory McIlroy made a “sloppy” start to the Irish Open on Thursday, blaming his short game after slumping to a three-over-par 74 in perfect conditions in the first round at the Fota Island Resort in County Cork.
Heat’s Riley agitated at suggestions of rebuild
(Reuters) – Less than a week after losing to the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals, Miami Heat President Pat Riley lashed out on Thursday at the notion his team needs to be rebuilt.
Boxing: Klitschko to defend four titles against unbeaten Pulev
HAMBURG (Reuters) – World heavyweight champion Vladimir Klitschko will defend his WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO titles against undefeated Bulgarian Kubrat Pulev in Hamburg on September 6, his management company said on Thursday.
Redskins’ lawyer sees quicker resolution of trademarks case
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Washington Redskins expect a legal case involving cancellation of the NFL team’s trademarks to move more quickly than a previous case that took nearly 11 years to conclude in the franchise’s favor, a lawyer for the team said …
U.S. striker Altidore ruled out of Portugal game
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – United States striker Jozy Altidore will miss the World Cup Group G match against Portugal in Manaus on Sunday after suffering a hamstring injury in their opening game against Ghana.
Wimbledon stage set for returning hero Murray
LONDON (Reuters) – When Andy Murray walks into Wimbledon on Monday to begin what he hopes will be the successful defense of his title he may be feeling a little lighter than usual at this time of year.
Champions Spain out of World Cup, Dutch march on
BELO HORIZONTE Brazil (Reuters) – Holders Spain crashed humiliatingly out of the World Cup on Wednesday after a second shock defeat while 2010 runners-up the Netherlands continued their perfect start with another high-scoring win.
Spain’s World Cup ‘debacle’ overshadowed by new King
MADRID (Reuters) – Spanish newspapers mourned the end of the country’s soccer dynasty after the champions’ stunning exit from the World Cup in Brazil though front pages on Thursday were more focused on a new reign – of King Felipe VI.
Dodgers’ Kershaw pitches first career no-hitter
(Reuters) – Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw tossed his first career no-hitter on Wednesday in a 15-strikeout masterpiece that dominated Colorado for an 8-0 victory.
Spurs take NBA championship victory lap on San Antonio waterway
SAN ANTONIO (Reuters) – A crowd estimated at more than 100,000 people lined San Antonio’s River Walk to cheer from balconies, blow horns and chant “Go Spurs go” on Wednesday to celebrate the team’s National Basketball Association championship.
