Froome and Contador blown away as Talansky wins Dauphine
(Reuters) – American Andrew Talansky was the surprise winner of the Criterium du Dauphine after he overcame a 39-second deficit to beat pre-race favorites Alberto Contador and Chris Froome on Sunday.
UCI deny Froome given preferential treatment
(Reuters) – Cycling governing body UCI has denied a claim in a French newspaper that Tour de France champion Chris Froome was given preferential treatment over the use of a steroid-based drug in April.
Soccer-Argentina lead Bosnia 1-0 at halftime
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Argentina led Bosnia 1-0 at halftime in their World Cup Group F match on Sunday thanks to a third-minute own goal by Bosnia defender Sead Kolasinac.
Bradley celebrates strong U.S. Open finish with Cup in mind
PINEHURST North Carolina (Reuters) – American Keegan Bradley ended the U.S. Open on an emotional high on Sunday after putting himself under self-imposed pressure to shine with this year’s Ryder Cup uppermost in his mind.
Kaymer six ahead with nine holes left at U.S. Open
PINEHURST North Carolina (Reuters) – Germany’s Martin Kaymer, ice-cool in sweltering heat, moved closer to his second major victory by stretching his overnight lead to six shots midway through Sunday’s final round at the U.S. Open.
Benzema brace as France overrun 10-man Honduras
PORTO ALEGRE Brazil (Reuters) – A Karim Benzema brace and an own goal by goalkeeper Noel Valladares awarded after confirmation by goalline technology gave France a 3-0 victory over 10-man Honduras in their World Cup Group E match on Sunday.
Three extraordinary minutes sum up Swiss win over Ecuador
BRASILIA (Reuters) – Three extraordinary minutes of stoppage-time encapsulated Switzerland’s 2-1 win over Ecuador, providing a fitting finish to a hit-and-miss game that was absorbing and entertaining throughout despite a lack of finesse.
Hop aboard the U.S. Express, Klinsmann tells fans
NATAL Brazil (Reuters) – Americans should expect their team to make a deep World Cup run in Brazil, coach Juergen Klinsmann said on Sunday, calling the national side a locomotive that can push the game to new heights in the United States.
Messi takes center stage as Argentina begins World Cup bid
(Reuters) – Lionel Messi takes center stage on Sunday when Argentina face tournament debutants Bosnia in their World Cup opener in Rio De Janeiro and France begin their campaign without injured winger Franck Ribery.
Swiss roll over Ecuador with dramatic last-gasp strike
BRASILIA (Reuters) – Substitute Haris Seferovic finished off a breathtaking box-to-box counter-attack in stoppage time to give Switzerland a thrilling 2-1 win over Ecuador in their World Cup Group E opener on Sunday.
