Australia’s Hend shoots 65, leads European Masters 3rd round (The Associated Press)
CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland (AP) — Scott Hend of Australia shot a 5-under round of 65 to lead by one stroke after the European Masters third round on Saturday. Yahoo Sports – Golf News
Anthony Joshua to make 2nd defense of IBF title in November (The Associated Press)
British fighter Anthony Joshua says he will make the second defense of his IBF heavyweight title in November in the northern English city of Manchester. Joshua’s challenger at the Manchester Arena on Nov. 26 will be announced at the end of September. In a statement, Joshua says ”it has taken a bit of time to […]
Boxing body pursues sanctions against Olympic refs, judges (The Associated Press)
The International Boxing Association is pursuing disciplinary action against the referees and judges sent home from the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro for failing to properly officiate fights. An unspecified number or referees and judges were dismissed during the Olympics after AIBA determined they had not met its standards of competence. AIBA commissions met in […]
Rules experts trying to simplify the complex game of golf (The Associated Press)
For the last five years, the top rules experts in golf have come together from around the world to study a jigsaw puzzle. ”Everyone wants the game to be simple, but it’s a complex game,” Pagel, the USGA’s senior director of rules, said in an interview at the Olympics. Pagel declined to give a timetable, […]
10 players to watch: Deutsche Bank Championship (The Associated Press)
1. Adam Scott, Australia — Coming off a tie for fourth in The Barclays to open the FedEx Cup playoffs, Scott might be ready to win again, especially if he can make a few more putts. He climbed to fourth in the point standings by playing more like he did earlier this season, when he […]
Ali Center looks to future without boxing great (The Associated Press)
Muhammad Ali’s legendary presence made him a natural ambassador for the center bearing his name. Ali’s death in June at age 74 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease left the Muhammad Ali Center without its co-founder and guiding force. What happens after the champ is gone?” Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer said. Yahoo Sports – […]
Dredge hits 66 to grab 3-shot lead in Denmark (The Associated Press)
Bradley Dredge hit five birdies in the front nine and finished with a 5-under 66 Friday as he surged to a three-shot lead amid windy conditions at the Made In Denmark tournament. South Africa’s Richard Sterne (67) and Ryder Cup hopeful Thomas Pieters (71) are tied for third at 9 under. Tom Lewis, who along […]
Stevenson advances to boxing final after Nikitin ruled out (The Associated Press)
U.S. boxer Shakur Stevenson has reached the Olympic bantamweight final after Russian semifinal opponent Vladimir Nikitin was ruled out with an injury. The International Boxing Association (AIBA) confirmed Thursday that Stevenson advanced by walkover. Stevenson will fight in Saturday’s final against either Cuba’s Robeisy Ramirez or Uzbekistan’s Murodjon Akhmadaliev. Yahoo Sports – Boxing News
Inbee Park ready for Olympics, uncertain beyond the games (The Associated Press)
Inbee Park, the most decorated major champion in the Olympics, finished her final practice round Tuesday when LPGA Tour Commissioner Mike Whan walked by with a smile and a question. Park secured her place in LPGA history two months ago when the 28-year-old became the youngest player to qualify for the Hall of Fame. Yahoo […]
Kaymer learns the value of Olympic gold over green cash (The Associated Press)
Martin Kaymer is tired of talking about the golfers who aren’t at the Olympics. The most inspiring moment was meeting Andreas Toba in the elevator at the Olympic Village after the German gymnast’s brave performance. Toba badly injured his knee during the floor exercise in team competition. Yahoo Sports – Golf News