Scott enjoying pressure-free situation
GULLANE, Scotland (Reuters) – Adam Scott will not be thinking about his stunning late collapse at Lytham last year when he starts the British Open final round three shots behind leader Lee Westwood.
Barcelona looking to move on after Vilanova exit
MADRID (Reuters) – Barcelona were mourning the enforced exit of ailing coach Tito Vilanova on Saturday but there was also a sense the Spanish champions were prepared to move swiftly to appoint a successor and focus on preparations for next season.
Mahan not seeking redemption for Ryder Cup agony
GULLANE, Scotland (Reuters) – American Hunter Mahan is not seeking redemption after moving to within touching distance of leader Lee Westwood with a superb third-round 68 at the British Open on Saturday.
We were playing badly, not slowly, says unhappy McDowell
GULLANE, Scotland (Reuters) – World number seven Graeme McDowell found plenty to complain about after struggling to a scrappy 73 in the third round of the British Open on Saturday.
Froome poised for Tour glory, Quintana wins stage
SEMNOZ, France (Reuters) – Chris Froome virtually sealed his maiden Tour de France title with yet another strong climbing performance in Saturday’s penultimate stage won by Colombia’s Nairo Quintana.
Garcia and Harrington put on clock by officials
GULLANE, Scotland (Reuters) – Playing partners Sergio Garcia and Padraig Harrington experienced mixed fortunes after twice being put on the clock for slow play in the third round of the British Open at Muirfield on Saturday.
Muirfield watering has avoided real disaster: Sterne
GULLANE, Scotland (Reuters) – The Royal & Ancient (R&A) avoided a “real disaster” by watering the Muirfield greens midway through the British Open, according to Joburg Open champion Richard Sterne.
Golden Mellouli makes history in open water
BARCELONA (Reuters) – Tunisia’s Oussama Mellouli became the first swimmer to win Olympic and world titles in both the pool and open water when he sprinted to a narrow victory in the 5-km event in Barcelona on Saturday.
Lawrie cuts dash back to Muirfield after walking the dog
GULLANE, Scotland (Reuters) – Former champion Paul Lawrie was back home walking his dog assuming he had missed the British Open before dashing back to Muirfield to card an impressive one-under-par 70 on Saturday.
Confused McIlroy prepares to play his way out of slump
GULLANE, Scotland (Reuters) – Rory McIlroy will try to play his way out of a dramatic form slump with a heavy schedule of tournaments in the United States including his PGA Championship title defense in New York next month.
