Els among 24 players fully exempt for U.S. Open
Wed, 23 May 2012 16:22:03 -0400
(Reuters) - Twice former champion Ernie Els is among 24 players who have earned full exemptions for next month's U.S. Open via the world rankings, the United States Golf Association (USGA) said on Wednesday.
All-Pro punter Lee signs contract extension with 49ers
Wed, 23 May 2012 14:51:20 -0400
(Reuters) - The San Francisco 49ers have signed three-time All-Pro punter Andy Lee to a six-year contract extension, the National Football League team said on Wednesday.
McLaren drivers enjoying Monaco's sunny side
Wed, 23 May 2012 14:46:35 -0400
MONACO (Reuters) - McLaren drivers Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button are living the Monaco dream after swapping Swiss isolation and Guernsey rain for Mediterranean sunshine.
NYPD chief gives thumbs up to Games security
Wed, 23 May 2012 14:29:58 -0400
LONDON (Reuters) - New York's police chief said on Wednesday he was impressed with security planning for this summer's London Olympics, rejecting suggestions that U.S. officials were concerned about arrangements for the games which start next month.
Players union files collusion suit versus NFL
Wed, 23 May 2012 14:08:25 -0400
(Reuters) - The National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) filed a federal lawsuit on Wednesday accusing the NFL and its owners of collusion to establish a secret salary cap during the 2010 season.
U.S. men, women to face Brazil in London tune-up
Wed, 23 May 2012 13:45:18 -0400
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The American men's and women's basketball teams will tune up for the London Olympics by facing Brazil's squads in an exhibition double-header in July, USA Basketball said on Wednesday.
Hamilton bids to make it six of the best
Wed, 23 May 2012 12:43:05 -0400
MONACO (Reuters) - Formula One will chalk up a notable first if Lewis Hamilton finishes first in Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix.
Sports TV rights costs likely to keep rising: executives
Wed, 23 May 2012 12:15:23 -0400
BOSTON (Reuters) - The cost of much coveted television rights for top sports programming will continue to rise, a panel of top U.S. TV sports executives predicted on Wednesday.
Khan to fight WBC champion Garcia in July
Wed, 23 May 2012 06:43:26 -0400
LONDON (Reuters) - Former champion Amir Khan will fight undefeated American light-welterweight Danny Garcia on July 14 for the WBC title.
Kings cruise into Stanley Cup finals
Wed, 23 May 2012 01:56:43 -0400
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Los Angeles Kings booked their place in the Stanley Cup finals for the first time in almost 20 years after wrapping up the NHL Western Conference title with a 4-3 overtime win over Phoenix in Game Five on Tuesday.
