Hoey fires seven birdies in a row as Fisher leads Tshwane Open
PRETORIA (Reuters) – Michael Hoey sunk seven birdies in a row on his back nine, but finished his second round three shots behind leader Ross Fisher at the European Tour’s Tshwane Open on Friday.
Red Bull improve on day two in Bahrain
(Reuters) – Struggling Red Bull had cause for optimism following day two of Formula One’s final pre-season test in Bahrain on Friday, with Daniel Ricciardo recording the team’s fastest lap in six days of testing in the Middle East.
City manager Pellegrini hit with European ban
LONDON (Reuters) – Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has been banned for three European matches for his comments about the referee after his side’s Champions League defeat by Barcelona, UEFA said on Friday.
Man Utd team with Google to put faraway fans pitchside
LONDON (Reuters) – Manchester United have joined forces with technology giant Google to allow a handful of soccer fans around the world to follow next month’s clash with Liverpool as if they were pitchside at Old Trafford.
Ferguson: Teacher’s ‘six of the best’ inspired my success
LONDON (Reuters) – Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson says he owes his success to being beaten with a belt by his favorite school-teacher when he stepped out of line as a schoolboy.
Murray escapes to victory, Ferrer retires in Acapulco
(Reuters) – Andy Murray rallied from a set and a break down against Gilles Simon to advance to his first semi-final since he won last year’s Wimbledon title while top seed David Ferrer retired with a thigh strain at the Acapulco International on Thursd…
Woods starts Honda Classic in slow lane with 71
(Reuters) – Tiger Woods lamented inconsistent putting but it was his long game as much as his short stick that led to a mediocre one-over-par 71 in the first round of the Honda Classic in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, on Thursday.
Kings and guard Fredette agree on buyout
(Reuters) – The Sacramento Kings and guard Jimmer Fredette have mutually agreed to a contract buyout, Kings general manager Pete D’Alessandro announced on Thursday.
McIlroy takes charge at Honda with opening 63
(Reuters) – Rory McIlroy produced a barnstorming back nine, charging home with five birdies, to take the first-round lead at the $6 million Honda Classic in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida on Thursday.
Federer and Djokovic to meet in Dubai semi-finals
DUBAI (Reuters) – Five-times champion Roger Federer brushed aside Lukas Rosol on Thursday to set up a mouthwatering semi-final clash with Novak Djokovic in the Dubai Championship.
