United turn to tried and tested in Van Gaal
LONDON (Reuters) – Manchester United returned to a tried and trusted trophy winner after an ill-fated adventure with David Moyes when announcing that Dutchman Louis van Gaal had been handed the job of reviving the club’s fortunes on Monday. The 62-year…
Japan’s Asada to sit out next season, think about retirement
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese figure skater Mao Asada, the veteran of two winter Olympic Games, plans to sit out the 2014-2015 competitive season but remains unsure about retirement and wants to take the year to think about her future plans.
Australian Scott overtakes Tiger Woods as world No. 1
(Reuters) – Australia’s Adam Scott has surpassed Tiger Woods as the number one player on the official world golf rankings, seizing the top spot despite not playing this past week.
Azarenka out of French Open due to foot injury
(Reuters) – World number five Victoria Azarenka has withdrawn from the French Open as she continues to recover from a foot injury that forced her earlier withdrawals from tournaments in Doha, Miami, Madrid and Rome.
Triple F1 world champion Brabham dead at 88
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australian Jack Brabham, who won three Formula One world titles and is the only man to have won the championship driving a car bearing his name, died at the age of 88 on Monday.
Former F1 world champion Brabham dead at 88
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australian Jack Brabham, who won three Formula One world titles and is the only man to have won the championship driving a car that bore his name, died at the age of 88 on Monday.
Blackhawks top Kings to claim Western Conference opener
(Reuters) – The Chicago Blackhawks seized the early advantage in the Western Conference final with a series-opening 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday.
George sparks Pacers to Game One win over Heat
(Reuters) – The Indiana Pacers delivered one of their most balanced performances in a shaky post-season to beat the visiting Miami Heat 107-96 on Sunday in Game One of the Eastern Conference finals.
Todd clinches first PGA Tour victory in style
(Reuters) – A brilliant left-handed recovery shot helped American Brendon Todd to his first PGA Tour title, a two-stroke victory at the $6.9 million HP Byron Nelson Championship in Texas on Sunday.
Former world champion Brabham dead at 88
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australian three times Formula One champion Jack Brabham has died, his family said on Monday.
