Power game helps Perry into seven-way tie for lead
(Reuters) – Kenny Perry’s prediction that improved power and accuracy off the tee would put him in contention at the U.S. Senior Open proved correct as he split one fairway after another to move into a seven-way tie for the lead in Thursday’s opening r…
Flawless Johnson in tie for John Deere lead
(Reuters) – Rejuvenated by improved form with his driver, Zach Johnson made a strong start to his title defense at the John Deere Classic in Silvis, Illinois as he surged into a share of the lead in Thursday’s opening round.
Sailing-America’s Cup jury rejects disputed rule change
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – An America’s Cup jury on Thursday ruled against changes that two challengers said would have given software mogul Larry Ellison’s team an unfair advantage in the problem-plagued international regatta.
Britain’s Parry leads the way at Scottish Open
(Reuters) – Englishman John Parry built on a recent improvement in form to card an eight-under par 64 and take a one-shot lead in the opening round of the Scottish Open in Inverness on Thursday.
Devils forward Kovalchuk abruptly retires from NHL
(Reuters) – New Jersey Devils forward Ilya Kovalchuk, a former number one draft pick who blossomed into one of the game’s top snipers, is retiring from the National Hockey League (NHL), the team said on Thursday.
Flawless Johnson in early tie for John Deere lead
(Reuters) – Rejuvenated by improved form with his driver, Zach Johnson made a strong start to his title defense at the John Deere Classic in Silvis, Illinois as he surged into a share of the early lead in Thursday’s opening round.
America’s Cup jury rejects controversial rule changes
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – An international jury in the America’s Cup sailing competition on Thursday ruled that the regatta director did not have the authority to unilaterally implement rule changes opposed by two of the teams.
Froome team mate Boasson Hagen abandons Tour de France
TOURS, France (Reuters) – Race leader Chris Froome lost another valuable team mate on the Tour de France when Norway’s Edvald Boasson Hagen pulled out with a shoulder injury on Thursday.
Kittel pips Cavendish again to take Tour stage 12
TOURS, France (Reuters) – German Marcel Kittel claimed his third victory on this year’s Tour de France when he pipped Mark Cavendish on the line to take the 12th stage on Thursday.
Spain gripped by sporting ‘crisis’ as budget cuts bite
MADRID (Reuters) – Think Spanish sport and images that spring to mind include the nation’s all-conquering soccer team, Rafa Nadal hoisting aloft the French Open trophy or Fernando Alonso burning up a Formula One track in his Ferrari.
