Thursday, September 22, 2016

Paralympian Perales has Phelps' record haul in her sights

(Reuters) - Spanish swimmer Teresa Perales is determined to eclipse Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian in history, by surpassing the American great's haul of 28 medals as she sets her sight on competing in the Tokyo Paralympics at the age of 44.

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MLB in talks to play regular season games in London

(Reuters) - London may soon host Major League Baseball's (MLB) first game in Europe, after discussions were held between the organization's commissioner Rob Manfred and London Mayor Sadiq Khan.

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Westwood questions Tiger's role in U.S. Ryder Cup team

(Reuters) - Europe's Lee Westwood believes Tiger Woods could have an adverse effect on America's Ryder Cup chances after the 14-time major winner was named as a vice-captain on the U.S. team.

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Neutral venue for Davis Cup finals unappealing to Murray

(Reuters) - Wimbledon champion Andy Murray is not overly enthusiastic about the possibility of a neutral venue hosting the Davis Cup finals, but backed proposals to shorten matches in the competition.

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Wednesday, September 21, 2016

Top seed Johnson chases double delight at Tour Championship

(Reuters) - Top seed Dustin Johnson heads five players who control their own destiny as they chase the FedExCup and a $10 million bonus at the season-ending Tour Championship in Atlanta starting on Thursday.

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Do not pair me with Mickelson at Ryder Cup, pleads Johnson

(Reuters) - Dustin Johnson says he does not want to partner United States team mate Phil Mickelson at next week's Ryder Cup in Minnesota.

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Formula E to race in Brooklyn

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Formula E electric series will have lower Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty as a backdrop next July after Brooklyn's Red Hook neighborhood was announced on Wednesday as the venue for two season-ending races.

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