Jordan Spieth treated the Tour Championship as if it were a major. Looking for a fitting finish to a sensational season, Spieth poured in putts from all over East Lake and never gave Henrik Stenson or anyone else much of a chance Sunday. The 22-year-old Texan became golf’s first $22 million man – a PGA Tour record with just over $12 million in prize money, and the $10 million bonus
Jordan Spieth treated the Tour Championship as if it were a major. Looking for a fitting finish to a sensational season, Spieth poured in putts from all over East Lake and never gave Henrik Stenson or anyone else much of a chance Sunday. The 22-year-old Texan became golf’s first $22 million man – a PGA Tour record with just over $12 million in prize money, and the $10 million bonus
NL MVP front-runner Bryce Harper and teammate Jonathan Papelbon got into a fight during a game Sunday, when a Washington Nationals season that long ago spiraled out of control on the field did so in the dugout. After a flyout in the eighth inning of what became a 12-5 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies, Harper headed to the dugout, where he and Papelbon, the team’s closer, exchanged words. The argument
NL MVP front-runner Bryce Harper and teammate Jonathan Papelbon got into a fight during a game Sunday, when a Washington Nationals season that long ago spiraled out of control on the field did so in the dugout. After a flyout in the eighth inning of what became a 12-5 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies, Harper headed to the dugout, where he and Papelbon, the team’s closer, exchanged words. The argument
The numbers are growing more ridiculous with each start, and the Chicago Cubs are running out of ways to describe the brilliance of Jake Arrieta. The ace right-hander pitched seven dominant innings and homered in his major league-best 21st win, and Chicago stopped Pittsburgh’s eight-game win streak with a 4-0 victory over the Pirates on Sunday night. ”No doubt in my mind he’s the best right-handed pitcher in the game
The numbers are growing more ridiculous with each start, and the Chicago Cubs are running out of ways to describe the brilliance of Jake Arrieta. The ace right-hander pitched seven dominant innings and homered in his major league-best 21st win, and Chicago stopped Pittsburgh’s eight-game win streak with a 4-0 victory over the Pirates on Sunday night. ”No doubt in my mind he’s the best right-handed pitcher in the game
The head of the World Squash Federation (WSF) said he was devastated for the sport’s millions of followers after squash was again overlooked for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Squash was among eight sports short-listed for possible inclusion at the 2020 Olympics but failed to make the final list of five sports, recommended by Tokyo’s organizers on Monday. The five proposed for the 2020 Summer Games were baseball/softball, karate, skateboard, sports
The head of the World Squash Federation (WSF) said he was devastated for the sport’s millions of followers after squash was again overlooked for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Squash was among eight sports short-listed for possible inclusion at the 2020 Olympics but failed to make the final list of five sports, recommended by Tokyo’s organizers on Monday. The five proposed for the 2020 Summer Games were baseball/softball, karate, skateboard, sports
Five additional sports — baseball/softball, karate, skateboarding, sports climbing and surfing — have been recommended by the organisers of the Tokyo Olympics for inclusion at the 2020 Summer Games, it was announced on Monday. Under new rules, Olympic host cities can hand-pick sports they want to see contested at the Games, although the final decision rests with the International Olympic Committee, which will vote on the 2020 recommendations next August.
Five additional sports — baseball/softball, karate, skateboarding, sports climbing and surfing — have been recommended by the organisers of the Tokyo Olympics for inclusion at the 2020 Summer Games, it was announced on Monday. Under new rules, Olympic host cities can hand-pick sports they want to see contested at the Games, although the final decision rests with the International Olympic Committee, which will vote on the 2020 recommendations next August.
Sebastian Vettel has given a glowing assessment of Ferrari’s form at the halfway stage of the season, even though they haven’t challenged Mercedes as often as many had hoped.
France international Dane Chisholm is set to make his Super League debut after being named in Hull KR’s 19-man squad for Friday’s game at St Helens.
Florentin Pogba has signed a two-year contract extension at St Etienne that will keep him at the club until 2018.
Godolphin’s Middle Park winner Charming Thought is one of 55 entries for the Park Stakes at Doncaster’s St Leger meeting on September 12.
Hugo Palmer is eyeing more big race glory with Galileo Gold, who was recently purchased by Al Shaqab Racing.
England sevens coach Simon Amor has been appointed as Great Britain’s men’s sevens head coach for next summer’s Olympic Games in Rio.
Chris Froome fended off more attacks from his rivals to retain his lead of the Tour de France on a mountainous 18th stage won by Romain Bardet.
Bradford winger Filipe Morais could miss the whole of next season after scans revealed he has ruptured knee ligaments.
Bradford winger Filipe Morais could miss the whole of next season after scans revealed he has ruptured knee ligaments.
Sky Sports’ Thinus Delport has warned there will be an intimidating atmosphere awaiting the All Blacks on Saturday.
