Bjorn storms clear after six straight birdies
VIRGINIA WATER England (Reuters) – An exhilarating run of six birdies in a row, two shy of the European Tour record, catapulted veteran Thomas Bjorn into a five-stroke lead after the BMW PGA Championship third round on Saturday.
Russia and Finland reach final at world championship
(Reuters) – Russia came from behind to earn a 3-1 win over holders Sweden in the semi-finals of the world ice hockey championship on Saturday and will meet Finland, who overcame the Czech Republic 3-0, in the gold medal match.
Villeneuve back at Brickyard chasing Indy 500 magic
INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) – Much has changed in the motor racing world since Jacques Villeneuve pulled his car into Victory Lane 19 years ago and chugged on the traditional quart of milk that goes to the Indianapolis 500 winner.
Coach salutes Molinari’s sweet 65 at Wentworth
VIRGINIA WATER England (Reuters) – Francesco Molinari’s long-time coach Denis Pugh looked like the cat who devoured the cream on Saturday after the Italian produced one of the best performances of his career.
China defend Uber Cup title after Thomas Cup heartbreak
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – A charged-up China defended their Uber Cup title with a 3-1 victory against Japan in Saturday’s final to find some solace after the same opponents had ended the badminton powerhouse’s decade-old Thomas Cup reign barely 24 hours ag…
Nadal still the man to beat at the French Open
PARIS (Reuters) – If this season’s records are supposed to provide an indication to the man who will be crowned ‘king of Roland Garros’, Rafa Nadal’s hopes of winning a record-extending ninth French Open title could be in jeopardy.
Steely-eyed Blixt has got what it takes: Jacklin
VIRGINIA WATER England (Reuters) – Rookie trio Jonas Blixt, Victor Dubuisson and Joost Luiten will be welcome additions if they manage to qualify for Europe’s Ryder Cup team later this year, according to four-times skipper Tony Jacklin.
Colorado’s Arenado suffers finger injury in loss to Braves
(Reuters) – Colorado’s promising young third baseman Nolan Arenado fractured a finger during a headfirst slide against the Atlanta Braves on Friday.
Scott six shots behind surprise leader at Colonial
(Reuters) – Little-known Brice Garnett took control of the Crowne Plaza Invitational in Texas on Friday as world number one Adam Scott ended a frustrating day on the greens with a long birdie putt at the last to finish six shots off the pace.
No cold comfort as Schwartzel misses Wentworth cut
VIRGINIA WATER England (Reuters) – Charl Schwartzel has little affection for Wentworth and the intermittent rain and chilly 30kph winds tipped him over the edge on Friday as the former U.S. Masters champion slumped to a six-over-par 78.
