Brazil’s golf history would fit on back of a scorecard (The Associated Press)
The history of golf in Brazil would fit on the back of a scorecard. It begins at the turn of the 20th century, when English and Scottish railway engineers convinced some Benedictine monks to set aside a parcel of land for the game on a monastery near Sao Paulo. ”What’s happening here, we hope, will […]
With a new scoring system, boxing ready for an Olympic fight (The Associated Press)
After Roy Jones Jr. was infamously robbed of a gold medal by horrific judging in the 1988 Seoul Olympics, amateur boxing began a 25-year search for a better way to determine a winner. Rio de Janeiro is hosting the first Olympic tournament since the sport abandoned its derided punch-counting system three years ago and went […]
Walker clings to 1-shot lead after 3rd round of PGA (The Associated Press)
Jimmy Walker overcame a few wild tee shots with four birdies on the back nine for a 2-under 68 and a one-shot lead over defending champion Jason Day going into the final round of the rain-plagued PGA Championship. The PGA of America chose not to redo pairings for the final round because it was the […]
Frampton tops Santa Cruz for WBA super featherweight title (The Associated Press)
NEW YORK (AP) — Carl Frampton unanimously outpointed previously undefeated champion Leo Santa Cruz on Saturday night to take the WBA super featherweight title. Yahoo Sports – Boxing News
Stevenson stops Williams in fourth round to retain title (The Associated Press)
QUEBEC CITY (AP) — Adonis Stevenson stopped Thomas Williams Jr. in the fourth round Friday night to successfully defend his WBC light heavyweight title. Yahoo Sports – Boxing News
The Latest: Stenson ties for the lead at PGA (The Associated Press)
British Open champion Henrik Stenson had an eagle and two birdies in a four-hole span to move into a tie for the lead in the second round of the PGA Championship. 1 and 3, both par-4s, to move into a tie with first-round leader Jimmy Walker, who played in the afternoon wave at Baltusrol Golf […]
The Latest: Hend and Taylor make 3 straight birdies (The Associated Press)
SPRINGFIELD, N.J. (AP) — The Latest on the PGA Championship (all times EDT): Yahoo Sports – Golf News
New York inspector general faults state boxing commission (The Associated Press)
An investigation launched by New York’s inspector general after a pro fighter suffered nearly fatal injuries concluded the state boxing commission was plagued by deficient practices, limited oversight and conflicts of interest. Inspector General Catherine Leahy Scott said her office’s probe into the New York State Athletic Commission was prompted by the severe brain injuries […]
Instead of making history, Spieth trying to ignore it (The Associated Press)
Jordan Spieth walked with purpose down the long corridor toward his locker, not stopping to look at the photos and scorecards that cover more than a century of golf history at Baltusrol. Dating to 1934 when the Masters began, Spieth is among 14 players who have won two majors in one year. Only five of […]
Crawford beats Postol in title unification fight (The Associated Press)
Terence Crawford was so sure of his victory Saturday night that he spent part of the final round with his hands at his side, taunting Viktor Postol. What he’s not so sure of is that Manny Pacquiao will agree to his terms and fight him at 140 pounds in November. ”It will be at 140, […]