Woeful start for McIlroy; Simpson takes early lead
Rory McIlroy suffered an abysmal start on a morning of mixed fortunes for local favourites as the British Open returned to Northern Ireland for the first time in 68 years on Thursday.
Tokyo governor says Olympics worth the cost, Paralympics key
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike on Thursday defended the cost of hosting the 2020 Olympic Games, saying the Paralympics in particular would build a legacy by creating better accessibility for Japan’s rapidly aging society.
Golf: Grillo sinks hole-in-one at British Open
Argentina’s Emiliano Grillo claimed a hole-in-one on the opening morning of the British Open as he aced the par-three 13th at Royal Portrush on Thursday.
Cycling: Froome awarded 2011 Vuelta crown after Cobo doping ban
Eight years on, Chris Froome has been crowned winner of the 2011 Vuelta a Espana after Spain’s Juan Jose Cobo was stripped of the title following a doping violation.
Golf: Local favorite Clarke makes bright start at damp Portrush
Local favorite Darren Clarke made a bright start to the British Open Championship at Royal Portrush on Thursday as crowds flocked to the first major in Northern Ireland since 1951.
Olympics: Mixed weather and waves at Tokyo 2020 surfing test event
Surfing’s unpredictability is part of its charm and Tokyo 2020 organizers got a taste this week of what might face them next year when the sport makes its Olympics debut.
MLB roundup: Padres’ Paddack shuts down Marlins
Padres rookie right-hander Chris Paddack had a no-hitter through seven innings before giving up a home run in San Diego’s 3-2 win over the host Miami Marlins on Wednesday.
MLB roundup: Padres’ Paddack nearly no-hits Marlins
Padres rookie right-hander Chris Paddack had a no-hitter through seven innings before giving up a home run in San Diego’s 3-2 win over the host Miami Marlins on Wednesday.
Swimming-Australia in dark over Jack withdrawal from world championships
Shayna Jack’s shock withdrawal from the swimming world championships in Gwangju remains a mystery to the Australian team, coach Michael Bohl has said.
Green, first black player for Red Sox, dies at 85
Elijah “Pumpsie” Green, the first black player in Boston Red Sox history, died on Wednesday in San Leandro, Calif. He was 85.
