Nadal looking to make up for lost time at U.S. Open
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A year after watching last year’s final on television, Rafa Nadal is back in New York, revitalized and ready to make up for lost time at the U.S. Open.
Federer wants to prove at U.S. Open he is back
NEW YORK (Reuters) – His back is feeling better and now Roger Federer wants to show everyone he is back.
Film shows dashed dream, triumph of athlete: sportscaster Glickman
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Barred from competing in the 1936 Olympics, the Jewish kid from the Bronx who could run faster than anyone in the neighborhood went on to forge a career as a pioneering sportscaster who was the voice of two pro franchises, but neve…
Stosur in no rush to appoint new coach
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Australia’s Sam Stosur said she wanted to take her time before deciding on a new coach after splitting with her long term mentor just before the U.S. Open.
Ferrari got the most out of their car, says Alonso
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (Reuters) – Fernando Alonso got the most out of his Ferrari in Sunday’s Belgian Grand Prix but it was not enough to beat Sebastian Vettel’s dominant Red Bull and prevent him stretching his overall lead.
Vettel stretches lead with Belgian victory
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (Reuters) – Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel stamped his authority on a processional Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday to chalk up his fifth win in 11 races and stretch his overall lead to 46 points.
Armstrong reaches settlement with Sunday Times
(Reuters) – Disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong has reached an agreement with the Sunday Times after it had sued the drugs-tainted American for around one million pounds ($1.56 million), the British paper announced on Sunday.
Kuchar and Woodland share Barclays lead
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey (Reuters) – Matt Kuchar and Gary Woodland battled to a tie for the lead at breezy Liberty National and will be paired for a final-round Sunday duel at The Barclays, the opening event of the FedExCup playoffs.
Tyson says ‘on the verge of dying’ from drugs, alcohol
(Reuters) – Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson has claimed he is on the verge of dying from ongoing drug and alcohol problems.
Woods hopes shorter Sunday works to his advantage
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey (Reuters) – Tiger Woods said he hopes a normal work day on Sunday at The Barclays will enable him to ward off the effects of a sore back and challenge for victory in the opening event of the FedExCup playoffs.
