World Cup to kick up prices in inflation-weary Brazil
BRASILIA (Reuters) – As if worrying about unfinished stadiums and overcrowded airports wasn’t enough, the upcoming soccer World Cup will give Brazilian policymakers another headache: an inflation spike.
Jimenez wins senior debut but focus is on Ryder Cup
(Reuters) – Spaniard Miguel Angel Jimenez made his Champions Tour debut in style when he won the Greater Gwinnett Championship by two strokes over Germany’s Bernhard Langer in Georgia on Sunday.
Kuchar holes bunker shot at final hole to win Heritage
(Reuters) – American Matt Kuchar ended a frustrating run of close calls in spectacular style when he holed a bunker shot on his final hole to win the RBC Heritage in South Carolina on Sunday.
Messi free kick ends Barcelona’s nightmare run
MADRID (Reuters) – Lionel Messi smashed in a superb free kick to complete a 2-1 comeback win for injury-hit Barcelona at home to Athletic Bilbao on Sunday that kept alive their slim hopes of a fifth La Liga title in six years.
Chicago Blackhawks Seabrook suspended for three games
(Reuters) – Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Brent Seabrook was suspended for three games by the National Hockey League on Sunday for a violent hit to the head on St. Louis Blues David Backes.
Liverpool go five clear, Arsenal and Everton win
LONDON (Reuters) – Liverpool’s dream of a first title in 24 years moved closer to reality after a 3-2 win at lowly Norwich City on Sunday opened up a five-point lead over second-placed Chelsea with three matches remaining.
Wawrinka fights back to beat Federer in Monte Carlo final
MONTE CARLO (Reuters) – Stanislas Wawrinka signaled his French Open ambitions by beating Roger Federer 4-6 7-6 (5) 6-2 in an all-Swiss Monte Carlo Masters final on Sunday.
Rubin ‘Hurricane’ Carter, U.S. boxer famous in folk song, dies at 76
TORONTO/NEW YORK (Reuters) – Former U.S. professional boxer Rubin “Hurricane” Carter, who spent 19 years in prison for murder and then was released after it was determined he did not get a fair trial, died on Sunday at the age of 76, according to his f…
Hamilton amazed by chequered flag blunder
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Lewis Hamilton nearly backed off while still a lap away from his third win in a row on Sunday after the chequered flag was waved early in a blunder that led to a post-race revision of the results.
Westwood canters to win in Malaysia to end two-year drought
(Reuters) – A four-hour weather delay was the only obstacle for Lee Westwood as the Englishman cantered to a seven-stroke win in the European Tour’s Malaysian Open on Sunday to end an almost two-year trophy drought.
