Evans strikes in injury time as U.S. wins in Jamaica
(Reuters) – Brad Evans grabbed an injury time winner for the United States as it beat Jamaica 2-1 in their World Cup qualifier in Kingston on Friday.
Bruins book Stanley Cup spot after Pens sweep
(Reuters) – The Boston Bruins booked a spot in the Stanley Cup Final on Friday after beating the Pittsburgh Penguins 1-0 to sweep their Eastern Conference championship series.
Choi grabs one-stroke lead at LPGA Championship
(Reuters) – South Korean Chella Choi used a blistering front nine to shoot a five-under-par 67 for a one-stroke lead after Friday’s first round of the rain-delayed LPGA Championship at Locust Hill outside Rochester, New York.
American English soars two ahead in Memphis
(Reuters) – American Harris English spectacularly holed out with an eight-iron to eagle the par-four fifth on the way to a two-shot lead after Friday’s second round of the St Jude Classic in Memphis, Tennessee.
Choi grabs one-stroke lead at LPGA Championship
(Reuters) – South Korean Chella Choi used a blistering front nine to shoot a five-under-par 67 for a one-stroke lead after Friday’s first round of the rain-delayed LPGA Championship at Locust Hill outside Rochester, New York.
Sweden’s Artemis to stay in America’s Cup but start regatta late
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Sweden’s Artemis Racing said on Friday it will remain in the America’s Cup sailing regatta following a fatal accident last month, but that it will not be ready in time for the start of preliminary races scheduled for early Jul…
Alonso sets fastest lap in Canada practice
MONTREAL (Reuters) – Fernando Alonso, desperate to get his Formula One championship bid back on track, signaled his intentions to start with this weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix by setting the fastest lap in practice on Friday.
Rio stadium to stay shut for 18 months to repair roof
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Rio de Janeiro’s Joao Havelange stadium, scheduled to host the athletics at the 2016 Olympic Games, is to stay shut for 18 months while the roof is repaired, a committee of engineers said on Friday.
Ex-coach Haney sees Woods ending majors drought at U.S. Open
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Swing coach Hank Haney, whose working relationship with Tiger Woods ended abruptly after the golfer’s fall from grace, said his former employer looks ready to resume his climb up the majors list at next week’s U.S. Open.
Spurs coach Popovich has little time for snap judgments
MIAMI (Reuters) – For San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich the rush to judgment and hasty generalizations after the opening game of the best-of-seven NBA Finals are clearly an annoyance.
