China’s Li Ning suspends Powell sponsorship
LONDON (Reuters) – Leading Chinese sportswear brand Li Ning has suspended its sponsorship deal with Jamaican sprinter Asafa Powell after he failed a drugs test.
Froome gets French backing on doping issues
L’ALPE D’HUEZ, France (Reuters) – Chris Froome, whose Tour de France performances have been greeted by suspicion from some quarters, received the welcome backing of French stage winner Christophe Riblon on Thursday.
Woods may struggle to win another major, says Faldo
GULLANE, Scotland (Reuters) – World number one Tiger Woods may struggle to add to his 14 major titles for a number of different reasons, former British Open champion Nick Faldo told Reuters on Thursday.
British Open leader Zach proves he has the knack
GULLANE, Scotland (Reuters) – American Zach Johnson bucked the trend at bone-hard Muirfield on Thursday, snatching the driver out of his bag as often as possible to grab the early first-round lead on five-under 66 at the British Open.
Ricciardo tests Red Bull but fastest for Toro Rosso
LONDON (Reuters) – Daniel Ricciardo tested for Formula One champions Red Bull at Silverstone on Thursday but went quickest in his regular Toro Rosso race car.
‘Brain dead’ moment for McIlroy as he slumps to 79
GULLANE, Scotland (Reuters) – World number two Rory McIlroy suffered a “brain dead” moment at the 15th hole and felt he was generally “unconscious” as he stumbled his way to an ugly eight-over 79 in the British Open first round on Thursday.
Open is a pain in the neck for injured Oosthuizen
GULLANE, Scotland (Reuters) – Former champion Louis Oosthuizen withdrew from the British Open halfway through his opening round on Thursday with a recurrence of a neck-related injury.
Mickelson annoyed by on-course Muirfield traffic
GULLANE (Reuters) – Phil Mickelson was more than mildly irritated by the army of helpers and officials allowed inside the ropes during his opening two-under 69 in the British Open first round at Muirfield on Thursday.
Frenchman Riblon wins Tour de France 18th stage
L’ALPE D’HUEZ, France (Reuters) – Frenchman Christophe Riblon won the 18th stage of the Tour de France on Thursday, a 172.5-km ride from Gap to l’Alpe d’Huez.
Forgotten man Hamilton enjoys rare moment in the sun
GULLANE (Reuters) – American Todd Hamilton, shock winner of the 2004 British Open, was briefly the clubhouse leader of this year’s tournament after shooting a first-round two-under-par 69 on Thursday.
