Lowry leads Open, Scheffler in the hunt
TROON, Scotland :Ireland's Shane Lowry led the Open after a measured second round at Royal Troon but world number one Scottie Scheffler was moving ominously into contention on Friday.
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Kevin Durant practices with Team USA, questionable for South Sudan - ESPN
LONDON — Kevin Durant was able to practice with Team USA for the first time Friday as he recovers from a right calf injury with coach Steve Kerr hoping he can get into one of the team's last two tune-up games before the Paris Olympics.
Friedkin Group pulls out of talks to buy majority stake in Everton
:The Friedkin Group has abandoned its plans to buy a majority stake in Everton after being granted a period of exclusivity last month, the Premier League club said on Friday.
New pill could stop cancer growth for 40,000 men
A hormone reduction pill which can be taken at home could benefit more than 40,000 men in England with advanced prostate cancer. Experts hailed the drug as a potential “game-changer” in how patients are treated.
Woods tries to say positive after poor British Open start
TROON, Scotland : Tiger Woods had little good to say about his disastrous eight-over-par first round at the British Open on Thursday, as the Royal Troon course took a toll on the three-times winner.
Manchester United stance on Jarrad Branthwaite and Matthijs de Ligt after Leny Yoro transfer
Manchester United have refused to rule out moves for centre backs Jarrad Branthwaite and Matthijs de Ligt following the signing of Leny Yoro from Lille.
Ralf coming out is good for F1 but more to do, says Hamilton
BUDAPEST : Formula One still has a way to go on inclusivity despite the sport's positive reaction to Ralf Schumacher's announcement that he is in a single-sex relationship, Lewis Hamilton said on Thursday.
American Thomas takes early Open lead, McIlroy struggling
TROON, Scotland :American early starter Justin Thomas overcame a mid-round wobble to take the clubhouse lead at the 152nd Open with an opening round three-under 68 at a blustery Royal Troon on Thursday.