Veteran Horner finally tastes Grand Tour success
MADRID (Reuters) – American Chris Horner became the oldest Grand Tour champion and the first U.S. winner of the Tour of Spain when he sealed overall victory on Sunday for the biggest win of his 19 years as a professional rider.
‘Grandpa’ Horner becomes oldest Grand Tour winner
MADRID (Reuters) – American Chris Horner, nicknamed ‘Grandpa’ by his peers, created more than one landmark when he won the Tour of Spain on Sunday at the age of 41.
Brownlee senior slams ‘idiot’ brother after world title loss
LONDON (Reuters) – Olympic triathlon champion Alistair Brownlee had little sympathy after younger brother Jonathan was pipped for the world title by Spaniard Javier Gomez on Sunday, describing his sibling as a “tactical numptie” who threw the title awa…
Masterful Mayweather defeats Alvarez to remain unbeaten
LAS VEGAS (Reuters) – American Floyd Mayweather produced a masterclass as he outboxed Saul Canelo Alvarez to take the Mexican’s WBA and WBC super welterweight titles by majority decision in Las Vegas on Saturday night.
Hockeyville offers quaint start to grand season
BELLEVILLE, Ontario (Reuters) – With the Sochi Olympics, return of the Winter Classic and a new Outdoor Series it is going to be a season of grand events for the NHL as it attempts to make up for last year’s lockout-shortened campaign.
Furyk in prime position, despite not going low
LAKE FOREST, Illinois (Reuters) – Having shot a magical 59 the previous day, Jim Furyk knew he faced a near-impossible task to follow that up with another low score in Saturday’s third round of the BMW Championship.
Happier Woods back in contention after rules violation
LAKE FOREST, Illinois (Reuters) – Tiger Woods surged back into contention for the BMW Championship on Saturday, a day after he was left fuming after being docked two strokes for a rules violation in the second round.
Furyk one ahead at Conway Farms, Tiger four back
LAKE FOREST, Illinois (Reuters) – Jim Furyk, co-leader overnight with Brandt Snedeker, withstood strong runs from Tiger Woods and Steve Stricker to move one stroke in front after Saturday’s third round of the BMW Championship.
Erakovic and Safarova advance to Quebec final
(Reuters) – Marina Erakovic and Lucie Safarova won semi-final matches on Saturday to advance to the singles final of the Bell Challenge in Quebec City.
Oracle narrows gap in America’s Cup after Kiwis almost capsize
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Billionaire Larry Ellison’s Oracle Team USA scored a desperately needed win in the America’s Cup finals on Saturday, chipping away at Emirates Team New Zealand’s extensive lead after the Kiwis nearly capsized their yacht.
