US build 4-1 lead over Internationals in Presidents Cup
CHARLOTTE, N.C.: American red numbers filled the electronic scoreboards Thursday in the Presidents Cup, an outcome that surprised no one for these one-sided matches.
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Fans removed from US Open for having a haircut in the stands
There was a hairy situation at the US Open on Tuesday when two tennis fans in the Arthur Ashe Stadium stands gave one another a haircut while Nick Kyrgios and Karen Khachanov played their quarterfinal.
Marc Soler gives Spain 1st Grand Tour stage victory in 2 years
BILBAO, Spain: With the finish line in sight, Marc Soler looked back over his shoulder and realized his challengers wouldn’t catch him.
Newcastle, Leeds and Brighton advance in League Cup; City-Chelsea in 3rd round
LONDON: Newcastle, Leeds and Brighton carried their strong Premier League form into the English League Cup on Wednesday by beating lower-league opposition in the second round despite fielding lineups containing fringe players.
Kobe Bryant crash photo jury to mull multi-million-dollar claim
LOS ANGELES: A jury in a multi-million-dollar civil case brought by Kobe Bryant’s widow over graphic photos of the helicopter crash that killed the basketball star began considering its verdict Wednesday.
Murray downs Wawrinka in Cincinnati battle of veterans
CINCINNATI: Andy Murray won his first hardcourt match of the summer on Monday, defeating Stan Wawrinka 7-6 (7/3), 5-7, 7-5 in the opening round of the ATP/WTA Cincinnati Masters. The 35-year-old Scot was facing his 37-year-old Swiss rival for the 22nd time with both treble Grand Slam champions still coming back to full form after long-term injuries over the past few seasons. Murray lost in the first round at Washington and last week in Montreal while Wawrinka’s last win came on grass two months ago at Queen’s Club, London; he has not won on cement since the Australian Open last year.
FIFA suspends India’s national soccer federation
ZURICH: FIFA suspended India’s national soccer federation late Monday “due to undue influence from third parties,” the sport’s governing body said. The suspension of the All India Football Federation threatens the country’s hosting of the Under-17 Women’s World Cup scheduled for Oct.
Morata scores twice as Atlético debuts with win at Getafe
MADRID: The decision to keep Álvaro Morata is already paying off for Atlético Madrid. Morata scored twice on Monday as Atlético began its Spanish league campaign with a 3-0 win at Getafe. Antoine Griezmann also scored coming off the bench, with João Félix setting up all three goals for the visitors.