Specter of Armstrong still hangs over Tour
PARIS (Reuters) – Chris Froome can take immense satisfaction from securing his first Tour de France title but the specter of disgraced Lance Armstrong and the sport’s fight against doping still hangs over the race.
Fast learner Quintana makes immediate Tour impact
PARIS (Reuters) – Watch and learn – that was the directive Nairo Quintana received when he was included in his Movistar team’s Tour de France roster.
Romashina strikes gold again in synchro duet
BARCELONA (Reuters) – Russia’s Svetlana Romashina clinched a second gold medal in as many days when she partnered Svetlana Kolesnichenko to victory in the synchronized swimming technical duet at the Barcelona world championships on Sunday.
Man killed, several hurt as Argentine hooligans clash
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – One man was killed and several injured when rival gangs of Boca Juniors barrabrava (hooligan) fans clashed before a friendly game against San Lorenzo on Sunday, local media reported.
Out of Africa to Tour champion, Froome completes journey
PARIS (Reuters) – As softly-spoken off the bike as he is brutal on his machine, Chris Froome completed a long journey out of Africa to claim his maiden Tour de France on the Champs-Elysees on Sunday.
Kobayashi crashes Ferrari but hopes for F1 comeback
(Reuters) – Japanese driver Kamui Kobayashi says he is still hoping to get back to Formula One despite the lack of openings to drivers without significant sponsorship behind them.
Mickelson ends British Open hoodoo as Westwood falters
GULLANE, Scotland (Reuters) – After huffing and puffing at the British Open so often in the past, Phil Mickelson finally blew the house down by romping to a three-shot victory over Swede Henrik Stenson in golf’s oldest major on Sunday.
Fired-up Poulter in Ryder Cup mode for closing charge
GULLANE, Scotland (Reuters) – Ian Poulter found his Ryder Cup rhythm to shoot a brilliant 67 in the final round of the British Open and earn a tie for third place on Sunday.
Mickelson wins British Open by three shots
GULLANE, Scotland (Reuters) – Phil Mickelson shot a sparkling 66 to charge through the field in the final round of the British Open and win his fifth major title on Sunday.
Fitzpatrick wins Open silver medal, praise from Couples
GULLANE, Scotland (Reuters) – Baby-faced teenager Matthew Fitzpatrick rounded off a dream week on Sunday by claiming the silver medal at the British Open as the leading amateur.
