Ace at Queen’s, now can Dimitrov be king of Wimbledon?
LONDON (Reuters) – When Grigor Dimitrov grasped the Queen’s Club trophy after winning the Aegon Championships on Sunday a quick glance at the names engraved on its plinth might have given him goose bumps.
Heart transplant recipient Compton delighted with Open
PINEHURST North Carolina (Reuters) – Double heart transplant recipient Erik Compton never envisaged contending for a major championship.
Messi strike lights up Maracana as Argentina sink Bosnia
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Lionel Messi finally made his mark on the World Cup and lit up the Maracana with his first goal in the finals for eight years but Argentina had to battle hard for a 2-1 win over debutantes Bosnia in their opening Group F matc…
NBA-Spurs overcome 16-point deficit and lead the Heat 47-40
SAN ANTONIO (Reuters) – The San Antonio Spurs, needing one victory to claim their first championship since 2007, overcame a 16-point deficit to lead the Miami Heat 47-40 at halftime in Game Five of the NBA Finals on Sunday.
Fowler delight after further major progress at Pinehurst
PINEHURST North Carolina (Reuters) – Rickie Fowler ended up a distant eight shots behind runaway champion Martin Kaymer at the U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort on Sunday but was thrilled with a tie for second, his best finish at a major.
Sabella switch brings Argentina’s Messi to life
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella learnt a quick lesson about his team, and his most precious asset Lionel Messi, in Sunday’s 2-1 win over Bosnia in Group F – caution won’t work.
Scott and Rose lament U.S. Open performances
PINEHURST North Carolina (Reuters) – World number one Adam Scott was not exactly thrilled with a tie for ninth at the U.S. Open, but it was at least a step in the right direction.
Ghana skipper Gyan wary of vengeful Americans
NATAL Brazil (Reuters) – Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan is wary of vengeful Americans but confident the young Blacks Stars team have enough talent to open their third World Cup campaign with a victory on Monday.
Mickelson upbeat despite finishing equal 28th at U.S. Open
PINEHURST North Carolina (Reuters) – Phil Mickelson believes he will eventually win the U.S. Open even though it continues to elude him and history now seems against him.
Benzema brace as France overrun 10-man Honduras
PORTO ALEGRE Brazil (Reuters) – A swashbuckling Karim Benzema led the charge as France overwhelmed Honduras 3-0 in their Group E opener on Sunday, showing a resurgence of flair that should bury the memories of Les Bleus’ debacle in South Africa in 2010…
