Watson leads Masters as favorites struggle
AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) – Bubba Watson rolled in five birdies in a row to hold the outright lead late in the second round of the 78th Masters on Friday and surge into contention for a second green jacket in three years.
Lawsuit against NCAA over athlete pay headed for trial
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – U.S. college athletes will get a chance to prove in court that sports team members should be paid, after a federal judge on Friday rejected the National College Athletic Association’s attempt to head off a trial in the widely …
Two friends of ex-NFL star Hernandez charged with murder
BOSTON (Reuters) – Two associates of former NFL star Aaron Hernandez, who is in jail awaiting trial on murder and weapons charges, have also been charged with murder in the case, according to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office in Massachuset…
Safe landing for former ski-jumper Luiten
AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) – The rolling, sloping fairways of Augusta National are a sharp reminder of Joost Luiten’s childhood days on the ski-jump hills, the Dutchman said after making a safe golfing landing on his Masters debut.
Haas Formula One entry accepted by FIA
(Reuters) – Formula One could have an American constructor on the starting grid next year after the governing FIA approved an entry for NASCAR team owner Gene Haas on Friday.
Slick Masters conditions remind Olazabal of 1999
AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) – Jose Maria Olazabal’s victory at the 1999 Masters is often referenced as the last time Augusta National played fast and firm throughout the tournament but the Spaniard believes this year’s edition could match it.
Prosecutor to Pistorius: Did Reeva scream when you shot her?
PRETORIA (Reuters) – Oscar Pistorius’ trial heard crucial testimony on Friday as a prosecutor challenged the double-amputee sprinter over why his girlfriend had failed to scream when he shot her four times through a toilet door.
Bjorn again in form as he makes Masters move
AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) – Thomas Bjorn has been playing some of the best golf of his life over the past eight months and he made that count on Friday as he charged up the leaderboard with a scintillating finish at the Masters.
Plenty at stake as regular season draws to a close
(Reuters) – The National Hockey League’s regular season enters its final weekend with plenty at stake as the highly-coveted Presidents’ Trophy, a top conference seed, division title and playoff berth all up for grabs.
Time running out for teams making late playoff push
(Reuters) – The handful of teams still fighting to secure one of the final four NBA playoff berths have six days to extend their seasons and embark on what they hope is a Cinderella run.
