Hamilton scorches to third pole in a row
BUDAPEST (Reuters) – A stunned Lewis Hamilton scorched to his third pole position in a row for Mercedes in searing track temperatures at the Hungarian Grand Prix on Saturday.
History beckons as Park bids for four major wins in a row
(Reuters) – Inbee Park will feel as if “the whole world is watching me” when the South Korean attempts next week to become the first golfer of either gender to win four majors in one season.
Pacquiao predicts toe-to-toe battle against Rios
MACAU (Reuters) – Filipino boxing great Manny Pacquiao has predicted an all out slugfest with American Brandon Rios on November 24 as he looks to get back to winning ways and silence retirement talks after two consecutive losses.
Grosjean quickest in final Hungary practice
BUDAPEST (Reuters) – Romain Grosjean put Lotus on top of the timesheets in final practice for the Hungarian Grand Prix on Saturday with the fastest lap of the weekend so far.
F1 moves closer to new Concorde agreement
BUDAPEST (Reuters) – Formula One moved closer to a new seven-year commercial agreement, seen as key to any future flotation, on Saturday after rights holders and the governing FIA said they had signed a preliminary document setting out the final steps….
U.S. coach Klinsmann suspended from Gold Cup Final
(Reuters) – United States coach Jurgen Klinsmann has been suspended for the CONCACAF Gold Cup final for showing dissent on the sideline following his side’s 3-1 semi-final victory over Honduras.
Sprinter Gay’s B sample positive, fails another test
RALEIGH, North Carolina (Reuters) – Former world sprint champion Tyson Gay’s ‘B’ sample from an out-of-competition test in May has been confirmed positive for a banned substance, the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) said on Friday, while adding he had r…
Glory days at the Abbey as Weir turns back clock
OAKVILLE, Ontario (Reuters) – It was approaching noon early into the second round of the Canadian Open on Friday when a blast from the past popped up on the leaderboard, sending a wave of excitement rolling across Glen Abbey Golf Club.
Mahan in control at Canadian Open with two-shot lead
OAKVILLE, Ontario (Reuters) – American John Merrick set the early pace with a course-record-equaling 10-under 62 but compatriot Hunter Mahan fired a 64 to grab a two-shot lead after the second round of the Canadian Open on Friday.
Yankees add slugger Soriano in swap with Cubs
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The New York Yankees made a big move to boost their anemic offense by finalizing a trade for power hitter Alfonso Soriano and inserting him into the lineup for Friday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays.
