Snedeker bids to complete hat-trick of lucky 32s
GULLANE, Scotland (Reuters) – Adam Scott and Justin Rose won the year’s first two major titles and American Brandt Snedeker would be delighted to complete a hat-trick of 32-year-old maiden major champions at this week’s British Open.
Els becomes Asian Tour’s first international ambassador
GULLANE, Scotland (Reuters) – Ernie Els, who begins the defense of his British Open title on Thursday, has agreed to become the Asian Tour’s first international ambassador.
No-driver strategy may be on cards again for Tiger
GULLANE, Scotland (Reuters) – Tiger Woods may employ the no-driver strategy the American used to ease to a two-shot victory in the 2006 British Open at Hoylake as he attempts to end a five-year wait for a major win at Muirfield this week.
Ricciardo to test for Red Bull at Silverstone
LONDON (Reuters) – Daniel Ricciardo’s hopes of replacing fellow-Australian Mark Webber at Red Bull were given a boost on Tuesday when the Formula One champions announced he would test for them at Silverstone this week.
Marussia to use Ferrari engines in 2014
LONDON (Reuters) – Marussia have agreed a long-term technical partnership with Ferrari to use their engines and full powertrain from 2014, the Anglo-Russian Formula One team said on Tuesday.
Midsummer Classic under cloud of doping scandal
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Major League Baseball’s 2013 All-Star game, a Midsummer Classic meant to celebrate the best in the game, comes to New York’s Citi Field on Tuesday under the threatening cloud of doping in the sport.
It’s all about the roll when choosing running shoes
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Fitness experts have long advised clients choosing a running shoe to forget fashion and consider the roll or pronation – the way the foot leans inward upon impact.
Retired from NHL, Kovalchuk signs deal to play in Russia
(Reuters) – Ilya Kovalchuk signed a four-year deal with SKA St. Petersburg of the Russian Kontinental Hockey League on Monday, four days after the former New Jersey Devils All-Star forward abruptly retired from the National Hockey League.
Mets’ Harvey, Tigers’ Scherzer named All-Star Game starters
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Matt Harvey will be in familiar surroundings but in a rare spot as the New York Mets hurler was named the National League’s starting pitcher against the American League’s Max Scherzer for Tuesday’s All-Star game.
Real Madrid world’s most valuable team: Forbes
(Reuters) – Real Madrid headed a trio of European soccer clubs at the top of a list of the world’s 50 most valuable sports teams released by Forbes on Monday which was dominated by National Football League (NFL) franchises.
