Irishman Lowry stuns McIlroy at Match Play
MARANA, Arizona (Reuters) – Ireland’s Shane Lowry knew “deep down” that he could beat Rory McIlroy and drew on that self-belief to pull off a stunning upset over the world number one in the snow-delayed first round of the WGC-Accenture Match Play Champ…
Woods exits first round of Match Play
MARANA, Arizona (Reuters) – Three-times winner Tiger Woods, despite playing well, was stunningly eliminated in the snow-delayed first round of the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship on Thursday, losing 2&1 to Charles Howell III.
McIlroy and Woods go out on day of upsets
MARANA, Arizona (Reuters) – World number one Rory McIlroy and three-times winner Tiger Woods were both sent packing in stunning fashion in the snow-delayed first round of the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship on Thursday.
Big NBA names stay put on dull deadline day
(Reuters) – The big names rumored to be on the move at the National Basketball Association’s trade deadline went nowhere on Thursday as teams opted for tweaks over blockbusters.
IOC plays down wrestling’s exit after global uproar
LAUSANNE (Reuters) – The surprise recommendation to drop wrestling from the Olympics has angered athletes, officials and fans around the world and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) played down the finality of its decision on Wednesday.
Warm homecoming for Jeremy Lin at San Francisco Bay
OAKLAND, California (Reuters) – Houston Rockets point guard Jeremy Lin returned to the San Francisco Bay area for a warm welcome and a 116-107 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday.
Ducks nip Chicago in shootout as Fasth stays perfect
(Reuters) – Rookie goaltender Viktor Fasth lifted Anaheim Ducks to a 3-2 shootout win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday to extend the perfect start to his NHL career.
LeBron James sets new shooting mark before home crowd
(Reuters) – LeBron James’ red-hot shooting hit record level on Tuesday as he became the first NBA player ever to score 30 points while shooting 60 percent in six straight games.
Gay drains winning basket as Raptors stun Nuggets
TORONTO (Reuters) – Rudy Gay drained the game-winning shot in the final seconds as the rejuvenated Toronto Raptors withstood a furious fightback from the Denver Nuggets for a 109-108 victory over one of the NBA’s hottest teams on Tuesday.
Harrington prescribes gym, but no TV, for jet lag
PACIFIC PALISADES, California (Reuters) – Sticking to a routine and hitting the gym are vital components for professional golfers to cope with jet lag, while television watching is a definite no-no, says Padraig Harrington.
