Dettori breaks ankle after fall
LONDON (Reuters) – Jockey Frankie Dettori will miss the rest of the season after breaking his ankle, his spokesman said on Wednesday.
Language no barrier for good play, says Scott
DUBLIN, Ohio (Reuters) – Adam Scott and Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama may have a language barrier between them but the Australian is confident that the duo can win points together for the Internationals at this week’s Presidents Cup.
Mickelson takes great pride in Presidents Cup longevity
DUBLIN, Ohio (Reuters) – Phil Mickelson has achieved plenty of success in his career but on Wednesday the five-time major winner said his status as the only golfer to play in every Presidents Cup is among those that he takes the most pride in.
Vonn’s return to World Cup ahead of schedule
PARK CITY, Utah (Reuters) – Olympic skiing champion Lindsey Vonn said on Wednesday her recovery from a devastating knee injury is ahead of schedule and that she may compete in the season-opening World Cup race later this month.
Rookie Spieth fired up for Presidents Cup challenge
DUBLIN, Ohio (Reuters) – PGA Tour rookie Jordan Spieth is relishing teaming up with veteran Steve Stricker for the United States in Thursday’s opening fourball matches against the Internationals at the 10th Presidents Cup.
Price banks on fast start after fourball concession
DUBLIN, Ohio (Reuters) – Not much has gone right for the Internationals at the Presidents Cup over the last decade but their new captain Nick Price is aiming to change that after winning a valuable concession for the first day of competition.
Tigers need productive Cabrera and company to thrive
(Reuters) – The Detroit Tigers possess the best triple-threat on the pitcher’s mound but desperately need slugger Miguel Cabrera and his lineup mates to roar into gear if they are to claim an elusive World Series crown.
Woods paired with Kuchar for opening Cup fourballs
DUBLIN, Ohio (Reuters) – Tiger Woods will link up with his 19th different partner in team play for the United States after being paired with Matt Kuchar for Thursday’s opening fourballs at the Presidents Cup.
Braves happy entering playoffs under the radar
(Reuters) – For the first time in nearly a decade, the Atlanta Braves have won the National League East division crown, raising fresh hopes they can rekindle their glory days and make a charge at winning the World Series.
Home favorite Li advances in China, Ivanovic out
(Reuters) – Home favorite Li Na overcame Germany’s Sabine Lisicki 7-5 6-4 at the China Open on Wednesday to set up a quarter-final showdown with former Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova.
