‘Why not?’ Couples says on winning Masters at 54
AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) – Fred Couples carried on his love affair with Augusta National by shooting a one-under 71 in Thursday’s first round of the Masters and then posed a question that would have thrilled his legion of fans.
Prosecutor tells Pistorius: ‘Your version is a lie’
PRETORIA (Reuters) – A South African prosecutor accused Oscar Pistorius on Thursday of lying and altering his story when the Olympic and Paralympic athlete described the night he shot dead his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine’s Day last year.
Pacquiao has lost his fire, says Bradley before rematch
LAS VEGAS (Reuters) – Timothy Bradley Jr. believes a lengthy and successful career has sapped Manny Pacquiao of his motivation, and that their WBO welterweight title bout on Saturday may be one fight too many for the Filipino legend.
Texas Tornado Edwards to retire at end of season
(Reuters) – Former world superbike champion and MotoGP veteran Colin Edwards announced on Thursday he would be retiring from racing at the end of the 2014 season.
Heat top lineup of international preseason games
(Reuters) – The two-time defending champion Miami Heat will be among five National Basketball Association teams playing preseason games in four countries this October as part of the league’s effort to connect with fans globally.
Jamaican sprinter Powell banned for 18 months
KINGSTON (Reuters) – Former 100 meters world record holder Asafa Powell was banned for 18 months by a Jamaican anti-doping disciplinary panel on Thursday after he tested positive for a banned substance last year.
Player still amazed by Chinese teenager Guan
AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) – After competing in a record 52 Masters, Gary Player thought he had pretty much seen it all at Augusta National.
‘Big Three’ get 78th Masters under way in bright sunshine
AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) – In front of a huge crowd, the ‘Big Three’ of Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player launched the 78th Masters on Thursday while Adam Scott prepared to begin his title defense later in the day.
Lviv 2022 to meet IOC on Ukraine bid’s future
(Reuters) – The Lviv 2022 Winter Olympics bid team will meet the International Olympic Committee (IOC) “as soon as possible” to decide whether the troubled Ukrainian candidacy can meet its commitments as the country faces turmoil.
Gaza athlete still runninng despite West Bank marathon ban
GAZA (Reuters) – Kicking up dust on the back roads of northern Gaza within sight of the Israeli fence that seals off the enclave, Olympic athlete Nader Al-Masri is still training, despite being barred from competing in his people’s largest sporting eve…
