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Golf-Scheffler settles in at rainy Valhalla after early-morning arrest

(Reuters) -Scottie Scheffler, fresh off an early-morning arrest and police altercation, made a steady start to the second round of the PGA Championship in Louisville, Kentucky on Friday where the early starters are trying to catch overnight leader Xander Schauffele. On a day unlike any other in his career, world number one Scheffler was arrested on four charges, including second degree assault of

2024-05-17T17:13:16Z

Hong Kong sevens team sacrificed for 15s Asia Rugby campaign, but coach Andy Vilk sees ‘exciting opportunity’ for newbies

Women play final 2024 Challenger Series leg this weekend missing key players because of Asia Rugby Championship match Vilk has mastermind storming opening nine months in charge, and says Poland event 'is about this team coming together' Head coach Andy Vilk said he had no issues with his women's sevens squad being ransacked by Hong Kong's 15s team,...

2024-05-18T00:14:12Z

Golf-PGA Championship play underway after delay, Scheffler arrives

(Reuters) -The second round of the PGA Championship began after an 80-minute delay on Friday at the Valhalla Golf Club where Masters champion Scottie Scheffler was detained by police while trying to enter the course. World number one Scheffler, who is five shots off the lead and has a 10:08 am ET (1408 GMT) tee time, was detained for an incident unrelated to a fatal accident near the course in

2024-05-17T13:27:50Z

7 Fast Facts About Brazilian Rising Star Victoria Souza

Learn even more about "Vick" ahead of her showdown with Itsuki Hirata at ONE 167 on Friday, June 7.

2024-05-17T10:49:17Z

What assets are at stake in the pro golfer Rory McIlroy's divorce?

Rory McIlroy and his soon-to-be-former wife Erica Stoll will have to divvy up at least five luxury homes as they negotiate a divorce after seven years of marriage.

2024-05-17T16:55:10Z

Soccer-I won't forget a single day, says Klopp ahead of farewell

LIVERPOOL, England (Reuters) - As Juergen Klopp prepares to bring down the curtain on his remarkable Liverpool reign the German said he will not forget a single day of his time in charge of the Anfield club. "A decade in your life is a massive one but I will not forget a day in that time because I found the best people I ever met and I did it for the best club I ever imagined," Klopp told

2024-05-17T11:07:23Z

Golf-Scheffler two behind leader Morikawa after early-morning arrest

(Reuters) -Scottie Scheffler shook off an early-morning arrest and police altercation to move into contention at a rainy PGA Championship in Louisville, Kentucky on Friday where he finished two shots behind second-round clubhouse leader Collin Morikawa. On a day unlike any other in his career, world number one Scheffler was arrested on four charges, including second degree assault of a police

2024-05-17T21:54:25Z

O’Ward: “Badass” Indy 500 qualifying boost means “that wall comes fast”

Arrow McLaren’s Pato O’Ward says that the extra 100 horsepower available for Indy 500 qualifying means the wall “comes fast, really fast” as tyres lose grip over the four-lap runs.

2024-05-17T15:45:19Z

Mercedes delivers fresh batch of F1 car upgrades at Imola

Mercedes followed-up on the recent changes to its W15 Formula 1 car with a batch of updates for the Imola Grand Prix, including revised floor and brake ducts, plus a new rear and beam wing.

2024-05-17T11:53:58Z

F1 Imola GP: Leclerc fastest in red-flagged FP1 while Verstappen struggles

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc topped a red-flagged FP1 session at Formula 1’s 2024 Imola Grand Prix, where Mercedes shone and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen had two wild off-track moments.

2024-05-17T12:44:48Z

Soccer Sevens in Hong Kong helped me reach English Premier League, Aston Villa’s Omari Kellyman says

Villa will defend their crown at next week's HKFC Standard Chartered tournament, with a host of other English clubs also visiting the city Starring role in Hong Kong last year was 'important stepping stone' towards Premier League debut against Manchester City, according to Kellyman Aston Villa's Omari Kellyman has described last year's HKFC Soccer ...

2024-05-17T09:56:34Z

Indy 500 Fast Friday practice halted by heavy Siegel crash

Nolan Siegel put a pause on Fast Friday practice at the Indianapolis 500 after a crash that also saw him briefly get airborne.

2024-05-17T18:30:46Z

F1 Imola GP qualifying - Start time, how to watch & more

Charles Leclerc topped the Friday practice times for Ferrari ahead of the Formula 1 Imola Grand Prix. Here’s how and when to watch qualifying.

2024-05-17T17:15:38Z

Golf-Scheffler puts arrest behind him to stay in PGA contention

By Frank Pingue (Reuters) -Scottie Scheffler never considered not playing in the PGA Championship second round after his early-morning arrest on Friday and spent time stretching in his jail cell before competing at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky. The world's top-ranked golfer was left in shock and shaking for an hour after being handcuffed and put in a police car due to what he said

2024-05-17T22:24:20Z

MLS Rivalry Week hits its final crescendo this weekend

More rivalries to keep you entertained this weekend.

2024-05-17T19:07:00Z

Mercedes parting ways with F1 aero chief but will get Ferrari signings early

Mercedes is set to part ways with its Formula 1 chief aerodynamicist Gioacchino Vino, as it emerges the German manufacturer will get hold of two key signings from Ferrari early.

2024-05-17T15:30:17Z

Why Lambiase wasn’t engineering Verstappen during messy Imola FP1 showing

Max Verstappen’s regular – and famous – race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase did not guide the Dutchman through FP1 for Formula 1’s 2024 Imola race to give Verstappen’s performance engineer practice in that role.

2024-05-17T13:14:53Z

What we learned in Friday practice for the 2024 F1 Imola Grand Prix

Formula 1’s return to Europe meant the customary heavy raft of upgrades on show up and down the pitlane during Friday practice. But these, plus some tricky track characteristics, point towards Red Bull being on the backfoot and a fight between Ferrari and McLaren for which team can grab the spotlight at this year’s Imola Grand Prix

2024-05-17T19:46:06Z

Match Preview: A Last Dance for Marco Reus at the Westfalenstadion

Marco Reus’ legacy at Dortmund ends at home against Darmstadt.

2024-05-17T20:12:17Z

Red Bull explains why Lambiase wasn't engineering Verstappen in FP1

Max Verstappen’s regular race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase did not guide the Dutchman through FP1 for Formula 1’s 2024 Imola race to give his performance engineer practice in that role.

2024-05-17T13:09:09Z

PGA Championship 2024: Check out the best photos from Valhalla

The 2024 PGA Championship is underway in Louisville.

2024-05-17T14:53:20Z

Soccer-Napkin used by Barcelona to sign Messi sold for nearly $1 million

(Reuters) - The napkin on which Barcelona promised to sign Lionel Messi when he was a 13-year-old has been sold for 762,400 pounds ($969,000, auction house Bonhams said on Friday. The napkin was signed in December, 2000 by Barca's former sporting director Carles Rexach and transfer advisor Josep Minguella along with Argentine agent Horacio Gaggioli over lunch at a tennis club. Messi became one

2024-05-17T22:14:06Z

Golf-Scheffler detained by police outside PGA Championship - report

(Reuters) - World number one Scottie Scheffler has been detained by police for an incident unrelated to an accident that caused a delay to the second round of the PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky on Friday, ESPN reported. According to the ESPN report, Scheffler was detained in handcuffs after a misunderstanding with traffic flow led to his attempt to drive past a

2024-05-17T11:42:32Z

Vasseur on Newey prospects and his plans for Mercedes F1 captures

Adrian Newey's admission that he will probably "go again" with another Formula 1 team has fuelled talk that the final chapter of his glittering career could be at Ferrari.

2024-05-17T09:44:19Z

Why Vettel wanted to lead a Senna F1 tribute at Imola

Four-time Formula 1 world champion Sebastian Vettel has opened up on the reasons he wanted to lead an Ayrton Senna tribute at Imola this weekend.

2024-05-17T08:59:12Z

Friday favourite: When a GP2 race winner “ate steering wheel” in Alpine's F1 winner

Former IndyCar racer Jordan King made his debut in Formula E last weekend, his latest experience on a busy CV that also includes sampling a Formula 1 race-winner last year. He recalls the unforgettable experience of driving his favourite car to date

2024-05-17T08:44:11Z

Yodphupa Ends Skid Against Sen, Chartpayak Scores Blistering First-Round KO At ONE Friday Fights 63

Catch up on all the action from another sensational night at Lumpinee Stadium

2024-05-17T17:36:55Z

Golf-PGA Championship play delayed due to 'serious accident' near course

(Reuters) - The start of the second round of the PGA Championship on Friday has been delayed due to a "serious accident" near the course, tournament officials said. No further details about the nature of the accident near Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky, were provided, but officials said play would be delayed at least one hour from the time of its next update. (Reporting by Frank

2024-05-17T11:27:24Z

NASCAR All-Star Race: Ty Gibbs fastest in practice at North Wilkesboro

Ty Gibbs, who needs to win his way into the NASCAR All-Star Race main event, topped Friday’s practice session at North Wilkesboro (N.C.) Speedway.

2024-05-17T21:40:33Z

Hong Kong youth football needs urgent revamp, says owner and captain of Rangers, who won cup designed for under-22s

Rangers owner Philip Lee says city's football cannot improve without a better youth programme and more money flowing into the game Retiring captain Lam Ka-wai says local players 'must be braver' and not be content to be wrapped in straitjackets by coaches Two of the chief architects of BC Rangers' Sapling Cup success have underlined the urgent need...

2024-05-18T02:14:21Z

Golf-Morikawa in PGA contention after five straight birdies

(Reuters) - Five birdies in a row put American Collin Morikawa in good position heading into PGA Championship weekend, as the former winner harnessed a red-hot putter to card a six-under par second-round 65 in Louisville, Kentucky on Friday. Morikawa ended the day 11-under, one shot off the record for a PGA Championship through 36 holes and exactly the start he wanted. "I know I still have it in

2024-05-17T20:43:51Z

Golf-PGA Championship play to get underway after 80-minute delay

(Reuters) -The second round of the PGA Championship will begin at 8:35 a.m. ET (1235 GMT) after an 80-minute delay due to a "serious accident" near Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky, tournament officials said on Friday. Masters champion and world number one Scottie Scheffler, who is five shots back of overnight leader Xander Schauffele, is scheduled to tee off at 10:08 a.m. ET after

2024-05-17T12:12:37Z

‘She Hated It’ – How Mikey Musumeci’s Mom Inadvertently Turned Her Son Into A BJJ World Champion

The flyweight submission grappling king recalls his mother's failed Jedi mind trick.

2024-05-18T02:44:23Z

ONE Friday Fights 63 – Results And Highlights For Every Match

We’re reporting to you live from the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand!

2024-05-17T04:04:36Z

F1 Imola GP: Leclerc completes Friday sweep as Verstappen struggles continue

Charles Leclerc swept Friday practice for Formula 1’s 2024 Imola Grand Prix – leading FP2 where McLaren ran Ferrari close and Red Bull’s struggles with Max Verstappen continued.

2024-05-17T16:15:24Z

Exclusive: What goes on inside Formula 1's race control room

Formula 1’s race control is the most secret – yet important – room in the paddock, so what goes on in there and who’s making the decisions to make everything tick?

2024-05-17T10:44:41Z

Verstappen: Red Bull "severely off the pace" in Imola F1 practice

Max Verstappen says Red Bull is "severely off the pace" for Formula 1's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix after struggling with his car handling at Imola on Friday.

2024-05-17T16:45:33Z

Soccer-Brazil picked to host 2027 Women's World Cup at FIFA Congress

By Martin Petty BANGKOK (Reuters) -Brazil was declared host of the 2027 Women's World Cup after winning a vote at the annual FIFA Congress on Friday, beating the joint bid of Belgium, Netherlands and Germany to become the first South American country picked to stage the tournament. Brazil won with 119 votes versus 78 for the joint European entry, boosted by a technical evaluation from world

2024-05-17T13:57:59Z

Man City eye Premier League history as Arsenal dare to dream

Manchester City stand on the brink of a historic fourth successive Premier League title, but Arsenal lie in wait hoping for a last-gasp slip from the leaders on Sunday. Arsenal, who finished second last year, must beat Everton and hope City fail to win if they are to end their 20-year wait for the title.

2024-05-18T03:05:38Z

French Open: Hong Kong’s Coleman Wong set for first grand slam appearance in Roland Garros qualifiers

The 19-year-old is among 128 players preparing for the qualifying rounds in Paris, with 16 places in the main draw up for grabs Wong earned his spot after climbing the rankings to No 180 in the world, a career high Hong Kong tennis star Coleman Wong Chak-lam is set to play in his first men's grand slam tournament after securing a spot in the French...

2024-05-17T08:56:25Z

Jurgen Klopp opens up on statues, Bill Shankly, missing football and a love of Liverpool

Jurgen Klopp interview: The Liverpool manager opens up on his time at the club, his connection with the city and his hopes for the future

2024-05-17T09:38:36Z

Nurburgring Endurance Series cancels 2024 season, remains committed to 2025

The new-for-2024 Nurburgring Endurance Series (NES) has called off the remainder of the season and is now shifting focus to 2025.

2024-05-17T17:15:37Z

Golf-Woods packing his bags after disastrous PGA Championship outing

(Reuters) - A disastrous six-over-par 77 in the second round of the PGA Championship saw 15-times major winner Tiger Woods miles from the projected cut line in Louisville, Kentucky, on Friday, in his first tournament since the Masters. Woods enjoyed a Masters milestone last month with his 24th consecutive made cut at the major but was seven over par through 36 holes at Valhalla Golf Club with the

2024-05-18T01:44:40Z

Match fixing scandal rocks Australian football as Macarthur FC captain accused of paying teammates to pick up yellow cards

Ulises Davila and fellow players Kearyn Baccus and Clayton Lewis arrested over their alleged involvement All three players formally charged and granted bail, with Davila scheduled to appear in court on June 24 Australian professional football was rocked on Friday by accusations that the captain of A-League club Macarthur FC paid two younger teammat...

2024-05-17T10:56:49Z

The Ripple Effects of Extending Kroos and Modric’s Contracts: Projecting Game-Time Allocation

Are there enough minutes to go around next season with the impending arrival of Kylian Mbappe and Endrick?

2024-05-17T16:11:31Z

Why "misfortune" would help Bearman's case for 2025 Haas F1 seat

Oliver Bearman knows his task for the rest of 2024: impress the Haas team enough to earn a full-time Formula 1 promotion for next year.

2024-05-17T12:59:57Z

Indy 500: Herta sets quickest lap at 234.974mph, Newgarden tops four-lap average

Colton Herta unleashed the quickest single-lap run, while Josef Newgarden put together a stout four-lap effort on Fast Friday ahead of qualifying for the Indianapolis 500.

2024-05-17T22:46:32Z

Larson open to future Indy 500s if debut 'doesn't scare me'

Kyle Larson is open to the possibility of participating in future Indianapolis 500s depending on how his debut goes this year.

2024-05-17T18:15:46Z

Tyson Fury v Oleksandr Usyk: how to watch, ring walks time, undercard, stats, who will win heavyweight unification fight

Undefeated heavyweight champions meet in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Saturday First unification fight in the division in 25 years and winner will be undisputed champion of the world All eyes will be on Riyadh this weekend as Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk meet at the Kingdom Arena with boxing history on the line. It will be the first unification fight i...

2024-05-17T17:42:57Z

Soccer-Southampton east past West Brom to reach playoff final

SOUTHAMPTON, England (Reuters) -Southampton moved a step closer to returning to the Premier League with a 3-1 home win over West Bromwich Albion in the second leg of their Championship playoff semi-final on Friday to reach the final 3-1 on aggregate. Russell Martin's side will face Leeds United, who beat Norwich City 4-0 on Thursday, at Wembley on May 26 for a place in the top flight. Having

2024-05-17T21:44:12Z