Roberts wins 2nd Senior British Open title, edging McNulty on 3rd hole of playoffSUNNINGDALE, England — Loren Roberts of the United States won his second Senior British Open title on Sunday, beating Mark McNulty on the third hole of a sudden death playoff. Shark Sighting: Greg Norman shoots 64 to take third-round lead at Senior British OpenSUNNINGDALE, England — Greg Norman shot a bogey-free 6-under 64 on Saturday to grab the lead by a stroke heading into the last round of the Senior British Open. Greg Norman shoots 64 to take 3rd round lead at Senior British OpenSUNNINGDALE, England — Greg Norman shot a bogey-free 6-under 64 on Saturday to grab the lead by a stroke heading into the last round of the Senior British Open. Shark is biting in Senior British Open as Greg Norman shoots 64 to take 3rd round leadSUNNINGDALE, England — Greg Norman has taken the lead at the Senior British Open after shooting a 6-under 64 in the third round. Usain Bolt anchors Jamaican club’s 400-relay team to 37.46 run _ 4th-fastest in historyLONDON — Usain Bolt and his club teammates ran the fourth-fastest 400-meter relay time in history at the London Grand Prix on Saturday, shrugging off a developing doping probe involving Jamaican sprinters. Still troubled by groin injury ahead of worlds, Gay eases to 200 win in 20 seconds in LondonLONDON — Tyson Gay didn’t look like a man preparing to end Usain Bolt’s sprinting supremacy at the world championships next month. Tyson Gay eases to 200-meter win in 20 seconds flat at London Grand Prix meetLONDON — Tyson Gay has won the 200 meters at the London Grand Prix track meet, relaxing in the final 30 meters to finish in 20.00 seconds. Fred Funk shoots 65 to lead by 3 strokes at Senior British OpenSUNNINGDALE, England — Fred Funk shot a 5-under 65 for a three-shot lead at the Senior British Open on Friday. Olympic pole vault champ Yelena Isinbayeva experiences rare defeat at London GPLONDON — Olympic pole vault champion Yelena Isinbayeva has experienced a rare defeat at the London Grand Prix, ending a six-year winning streak at Crystal Palace. Bolt wins 100 meters at London GP, running a 9.91 against strong headwind; Powell places 6thLONDON — Usain Bolt has won the 100 meters at the London Grand Prix, clocking 9.91 seconds against a strong headwind at Crystal Palace. Fred Funk shoots 65 to lead by 7 strokes in rain-interrupted 2nd round at Senior British Open
Watson shoots 67 to sit 3 shots behind Funk after 1st round of Senior British OpenSUNNINGDALE, England — Four days after his heart-rending playoff defeat to Stewart Cink at Turnberry, Tom Watson shot a 3-under 67 on Thursday to begin his pursuit of a fourth Senior British Open title. Watson among Senior British Open leaders only days after almost making history at TurnberrySUNNINGDALE, England — Four days after his heart-rending playoff defeat to Stewart Cink at Turnberry, Tom Watson shot a 3-under 67 on Thursday to begin his pursuit of a fourth Senior British Open title. Tom Watson among the Senior British Open leaders 4 days after almost making golfing historySUNNINGDALE, England — Four days after his heart-rending playoff defeat to Stewart Cink at Turnberry, Tom Watson shot a 3-under 67 on Thursday to begin his pursuit of a fourth Senior British Open title. David Haye signs contract to challenge Nikolai Valuev for WBC heavyweight title in NovemberLONDON — Former cruiserweight champion David Haye said Thursday that he’s signed a contract to challenge Nikolai Valuev for the WBA heavyweight title. Tom Watson back among guys his own age as he goes for Senior British Open titleSUNNINGDALE, England — Tom Watson is ready to start picking on guys his own age again. Toymaker Hornby wins licensing rights to create, market toys linked to London 2012 OlympicsLONDON — Toymaker Hornby PLC has been granted licensing rights to produce a range of toys — including the iconic red London buses and black taxis — linked to the London 2012 Olympics. UAE businessman Al-Fahim becomes Portsmouth chairman after Premier League OKs takeoverPORTSMOUTH, England — A businessman from the United Arab Emirates became chairman of Portsmouth on Tuesday after his proposed financial takeover of the soccer club was approved by the English Premier League. Strauss had a tricky decision to make
Champion Trophy’s prize money to increase four timesDUBAI - A record prize pool of $4 million will be at stake in this year’s Champions Trophy in South Africa, the International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed Monday. Aamer Sohail resigns from PCB postKARACHI - Former Pakistan Test opener Aamer Sohail Monday decided to step down as Pakistan Cricket Boards Director-Game Development, creating more problems for the embattled board. Flintoff defies injury, carries England to a historic win at Lord’sLONDON - Andrew Flintoff’s maiden five-wicket haul at Lord’s carried England to a historic 115-run over Australia in the second Ashes Test on the final day here Monday. ICC Champions Trophy prize pool at record level of four million dollarsDUBAI - The teams in this year’s ICC Champions Trophy (ICC CT) in South Africa will be battling it out for a record prize pool of four million dollars, it was confirmed today. Oxford to host two-day ICC history conference this weekDUBAI/LONDON - An outstanding group of current and former administrators and players as well as leading academics, historians and statisticians will gather this week in Oxford for the ICC History Conference. Building work on London 2012 handball arena starts early; all permanent venues now under wayLONDON — Construction work on a handball venue for the London Games has begun two months early, meaning all permanent venues for the 2012 Olympics are under way, organizers said Monday. Promoter downplays Battle of Britain bout, warning Hatton isn’t fit to face his new champ KhanMANCHESTER, England — With Amir Khan now a world champion, many English boxing fans will be hoping to see him in the ring with Ricky Hatton. Amir Khan wins first title fight, taking Andreas Kotelnik’s WBA light-welterweight beltMANCHESTER, England — Highly touted Amir Khan finally lived up to lofty expectations, earning a unanimous decision over Andreas Kotelnik on Saturday to capture the WBA junior welterweight title. Amir Khan wins first title, taking Andreas Kotelnik’s WBA light-welterweight beltMANCHESTER, England — Highly touted Amir Khan finally lived up to lofty expectations, earning a unanimous decision over Andreas Kotelnik on Saturday night to capture the WBA junior welterweight title. Emmanuel Adebayor joins Manchester City from ArsenalMANCHESTER, England — Emmanuel Adebayor is the third striker to join Manchester City in the offseason, leaving Arsenal to boost the Premier League rival’s already extensive attacking options. Watson just won’t go away: 59-year-old leads heading to final round at TurnberryTURNBERRY, Scotland — Tom Watson looked around at the amazing scene Saturday, his eyes tearing up a bit as all the Scottish fans surrounding the 18th green toasted one of golf’s greatest champions. Australia Living On the Edge Of Follow-on, Day 2 closes at 152-8
Bring on the Blues: Seattle Sounders ready for chance to face Premier League power ChelseaSEATTLE — If Steve Zakuani and the Seattle Sounders FC get embarrassed on Saturday when they face English Premier League power Chelsea FC in an exhibition, the London native already knows his first move post-match. Amir Khan ready to go the distance in 1st world title fight against WBA champ Andreas KotelnikMANCHESTER, England — Five years after winning a career-launching Olympic silver medal, Amir Khan has his first shot at a world title when he steps up to light-welterweight Saturday to fight WBA champion Andreas Kotelnik. Olympic stadium shell completed 3 years ahead of London 2012LONDON — London 2012 organizers say the external structure of the main Olympic stadium has been completed. Mark Calcavecchia turns back clock to shoot 67, grabbing clubhouse lead at British OpenTURNBERRY, Scotland — Mark Calcavecchia always plays at a brisk pace. |