Asia fight back but still trail Europe in EurAsia Cup
(Reuters) – Prayad Marksaeng and Kim Hyung-sung sparked a mini revival with a convincing victory in Friday’s foursomes as Asia reduced Europe’s lead to four points in the inaugural EurAsia Cup in Kuala Lumpur.
Williams, Li set up enticing Miami showdown
MIAMI (Reuters) – Serena Williams and Li Na swept past familiar foes at the Sony Open on Thursday, setting up an exciting showdown for the Miami hardcourt crown between the world’s top ranked players.
Nadal out slugs Raonic to reach Miami semis
MIAMI (Reuters) – World number one Rafa Nadal took another step towards a first Miami title by out-slugging big-hitting Canadian Milos Raonic 4-6 6-2 6-4 on Thursday to reach the semi-finals of the Sony Open.
Perez, Lee share first-round lead at Texas Open
(Reuters) – Pat Perez and Danny Lee grabbed the first-round clubhouse lead at the Texas Open on Thursday while Phil Mickelson endured a putting nightmare and plunged to nearly last on five-over-par 77.
NFL’s Rice indicted on assault charge after fight with fiancée
(Reuters) – The National Football League’s Ray Rice, a Pro Bowl running back, was indicted on Thursday on a charge of aggravated assault after his arrest last month for fighting with his fiancée in an Atlantic City casino, the county prosecutor’s office said.
Berdych downs Dolgopolov to reach Miami semis
MIAMI (Reuters) – Czech seventh seed Tomas Berdych eased into the semi-finals of the Sony Open for the third time on Thursday, taming Ukraine’s Alexandr Dolgopolov 6-4 7-6 (7-3).
Perez, Lee share early first-round lead at Texas Open
(Reuters) – Pat Perez and Danny Lee grabbed the early first-round lead at the Texas Open on Thursday while Phil Mickelson endured a putting nightmare and was well off the pace.
Brazil stadium problems should be warning for Russia, Qatar: FIFA
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – The serial delays in building Brazil’s 12 World Cup stadiums should serve as a lesson to Russia and Qatar, the countries hosting the 2018 and 2022 tournaments, FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke said on Thursday.
Serena beats Sharapova to reach ninth Miami final
MIAMI (Reuters) – World number one Serena Williams continued her decade-long domination over Maria Sharapova with a clinical 6-4 6-3 win on Thursday to reach her ninth Sony Open final.
Airlines warn travel chaos could mean fans miss World Cup games
SANTIAGO (Reuters) – Latin America’s biggest airlines warned of flight delays and diversions during the soccer World Cup in Brazil as travelers pour into the country’s already overcrowded airports, causing some fans to be late for matches or even miss …
