Bad lighting causes Parchment injury in Jamaica
KINGSTON (Reuters) – Olympic bronze medalist Hansle Parchment was forced out of the Jamaican national championships after he twisted his ankle due to inadequate lighting during the warmups for the 110 meters hurdles final on Saturday.
Scherzer makes it perfect 11 as Tigers beat Red Sox
(Reuters) – Max Scherzer became the first Detroit pitcher in 104 years to open the season with 11 victories as the Tigers destroyed the Boston Red Sox 10-3 in a battle of American League division leaders on Saturday.
Rollins equals fourth-fastest hurdles time
(Reuters) – Brianna Rollins equaled the fourth fastest 100 metres hurdles ever run as she clocked a stunning 12.26 seconds at the U.S. world championship trials on Saturday at Des Moines, Iowa.
Bubba Watson keeps share of lead at Travelers
(Reuters) – Bubba Watson retained a share of the lead after the third round of the Travelers Championship on Saturday despite dropping three shots in the last six holes.
Danish driver Simonsen dies at Le Mans
LE MANS, France (Reuters) – Motorsport mourned Danish driver Allan Simonsen after his fatal crash at the Le Mans 24 Hours sportscar race on Saturday.
Gay easily advances in 200m in bid for sprint double
(Reuters) – Tyson Gay, back on the track hours after his world leading 9.75 seconds in the 100 meters, comfortably advanced through the opening round of the 200 meters at the U.S. world championships trials in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday.
Police search home of NFL player linked to murder probe: media
BOSTON (Reuters) – Police on Saturday searched the Massachusetts home of New England Patriots football player Aaron Hernandez in connection with the shooting death of a 27-year-old man earlier this week, local media reported.
Golden era inspires playful Djokovic to get serious
LONDON (Reuters) – Novak Djokovic lived up to his reputation as the ‘Djoker’ on the men’s tour by warming up for Wimbledon by performing a hip-swinging striptease for fans at an exhibition match – albeit rather playfully to his waist.
Former cyclist Ullrich admits to Fuentes treatment
BERLIN (Reuters) – Disgraced former Tour de France winner Jan Ullrich has admitted that he underwent blood-doping procedures under the guidance of a Spanish doctor at the heart of a major drugs scandal.
Sharapova sends verbal volley Serena’s way
LONDON (Reuters) – The dust has barely settled since their French Open final scrap but Maria Sharapova fired the first volley at Wimbledon title rival Serena Williams on Saturday, taking aim at the American’s personal life.
