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Wounded Tiger claws his way into weekend
HOYLAKE England (Reuters) - Tiger Woods endured an ignominious afternoon at the British Open on Friday but the fierce pride of a wounded champion made sure he will at least be still in there fighting at the weekend.
In shadows of World Cup stadium, neighbours left empty-handed
SAO PAULO (Reuters) - For Sao Paulo's most popular football team, the World Cup has provided a new home after 100 years playing in rented stadiums. Thousands of neighbours, however, say it has left them homeless.
Gap closes but Rodriguez holds Vuelta lead
PONTEVEDRA, Spain (Reuters) - Race leader Joaquim Rodriguez had compatriot Alberto Contador breathing down his neck after Wednesday's time trial in the Tour of Spain congested the leaders but failed to deliver the favourites to the front.
Rio takes Olympic baton as sceptics fear it will fumble
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - As the calm settled over London's Olympic Stadium after closing ceremonies on Sunday, the pressure was mounting in Rio de Janeiro, host of the 2016 games.
Rio takes Olympic baton as sceptics fear it will fumble
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - As the calm settled over London's Olympic Stadium after closing ceremonies on Sunday, the pressure was mounting in Rio de Janeiro, host of the 2016 games.
Judo "wrestler" mining for more gold for Mongolia
ULAN BATOR (Reuters) - Mongolian judoka Naidan Tuvshinbayar begins the day jogging through the glistening grasslands he says helped make him the country's first Olympic gold medallist.
Annie KO a blow for giddy Brits
LONDON (Reuters) - To the uninitiated the scoreboard gave little away, but once the first fuzzy yellow ball was struck there could be no doubt that it was Anne Keothavong who was Britain's darling on day four of the Wimbledon championships.
Annie KO a blow for giddy Brits
LONDON (Reuters) - To the uninitiated the scoreboard gave little away, but once the first fuzzy yellow ball was struck there could be no doubt that it was Anne Keothavong who was Britain's darling on day four of the Wimbledon championships.
Sharapova favourite to reign at Wimbledon
LONDON (Reuters) - With the red clay of Roland Garros tamed, Maria Sharapova heads to the less alien setting of Wimbledon's grass a clear favourite having completed the career grand slam and regained her place at the pinnacle of the rankings.
