Brazil brings World Cup to life with thrilling win
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Seven years a hostage to threats of violent demonstrations and crippling labor strikes, the World Cup broke free on Thursday when Brazil brought the tournament to life with Neymar scoring twice in a thrilling 3-1 win over Croatia….
Spurs dominate Heat again, move one win from NBA title
MIAMI (Reuters) – The visiting San Antonio Spurs dominated the Miami Heat again, crushing the two-time defending champions 107-86 in Game Four of the NBA Finals on Thursday to move within one victory of clinching the championship.
Liberty Global, Discovery in talks regarding F1 stake -report
(Reuters) – John Malone’s Liberty Global Plc and Discovery Communications Inc are in discussions with the owners of Formula One to bridge a $1 billion gap in the valuation of the motor-racing series as they seek to buy a 49 percent stake, according to …
Kaymer takes control at treacherous Pinehurst
PINEHURST North Carolina (Reuters) – Germany’s Martin Kaymer stunningly birdied four of his last nine holes in the toughest conditions of the day to seize a three-shot lead in the U.S. Open first round at Pinehurst Resort on Thursday.
Brazil wins, comes alive for World Cup despite protests
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Brazil exploded with street parties as its soccer team won the World Cup’s opening game on Thursday but scattered violent protests were a reminder that many locals remain angry over the billions spent to host the tournament.
Scott, Watson anything but masters at U.S. Open
PINEHURST North Carolina (Reuters) – World number one Adam Scott was far from his best in the first round of the U.S. Open at Pinehurst on Thursday but managed to dig himself into a hole not quite as deep as Masters champion Bubba Watson.
Australian football rocked by dozens of drugs charges
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Australia’s national anti-doping agency has charged 34 current and former Australian Rules football players with drugs violations, rocking the country’s richest and most well-attended sport.
Neymar fires Brazil to comeback win over Croatia
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Brazil’s poster boy Neymar scored twice and the outstanding Oscar added a late third as the hosts came from behind to beat Croatia 3-1 in a thrilling World Cup opening match on Thursday.
Brazil wins, comes alive for World Cup despite protests
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Brazil exploded with street parties as the home team won the World Cup’s opening game Thursday, but scattered violent protests were a reminder that many locals remain angry over the billions spent to host the tournament.
Kaymer takes control at treacherous Pinehurst
PINEHURST North Carolina (Reuters) – Germany’s Martin Kaymer stunningly birdied four of his last nine holes in the toughest conditions of the day to seize a three-shot lead in the U.S. Open first round at Pinehurst Resort on Thursday.
