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Johnson banks on Colonial comfort factor

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:54:21 GMT

(Reuters) - Zach Johnson has finished no better than joint 18th on the 2013 PGA Tour but hopes he can regain top form on his title defense at this week's Crowne Plaza Invitational in Fort Worth, Texas where he is a twice former champion.

Garcia sorry after 'stupid' Woods fried chicken jibe

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:41:15 GMT

VIRGINIA WATER, England (Reuters) - Sergio Garcia said "sorry" 11 times and used the word "apology" on five occasions as he spoke of his regret at causing a furor by making a "fried chicken" jibe at world number one Tiger Woods.

Monaco ace Webber loves the race, not the place

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:45:08 GMT

MONACO (Reuters) - As a race, Mark Webber loves Monaco. As a place, he would much rather be somewhere else.

Jockey Ahern banned for 10 years

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:42:42 GMT

LONDON (Reuters) - Jockey Eddie Ahern was banned for 10 years on Wednesday after being found guilty of three breaches of British Horseracing Authority (BHA) rules following a corruption inquiry.

Visconti takes second stage win in Giro d'Italia

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:27:17 GMT

VICENEZA, Italy (Reuters) - Italian Giovanni Visconti recorded his second stage win of the Giro d'Italia on Wednesday to give his Movistar team their third straight victory and their fourth overall in the 2013 race.

Hamilton lets sleeping dogs lie - and snore

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:04:33 GMT

MONACO (Reuters) - Lewis Hamilton made his point and Roscoe, his pampered pet bulldog, promptly proved him right at the Monaco Grand Prix on Wednesday.

Bears linebacker Urlacher retires after 13 seasons

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:54:21 GMT

(Reuters) - Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher announced his retirement on Wednesday, ending a brilliant 13-year career with the National Football League team with a statement on Twitter.

McIlroy tight-lipped on management split

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:49:28 GMT

VIRGINIA WATER, England (Reuters) - World number two Rory McIlroy refused on Wednesday to confirm reports he had parted company with his management group, Horizon Sports.

Alonso suggests Red Bull sound like sore losers

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:13:47 GMT

MONACO (Reuters) - Red Bull sound like sore losers for complaining about the Formula One tires, Ferrari's Fernando Alonso suggested on Wednesday.

Jockey Ahern found guilty in corruption inquiry

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:41:36 GMT

LONDON (Reuters) - Jockey Eddie Ahern has been found guilty of three breaches of British Horseracing Authority (BHA) rules following a corruption inquiry.

Garcia sorry after 'stupid' Woods fried chicken jibe

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:09:24 GMT

New York City FC name Reyna as director of football

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:00:20 GMT

(Reuters) - Former Manchester City and United States international midfielder Claudio Reyna was named as the first director of football for new Major League Soccer (MLS) team New York City Football Club, the team said on Wednesday.

I wouldn't have won 2012 Open with short putter, says Els

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:55:55 GMT

VIRGINIA WATER, England (Reuters) - Ernie Els would not have won last year's British Open without the aid of a belly putter, the South African four-times major champions said on Wednesday.

Banker Carrion bids for IOC presidency

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:06:53 GMT

BERLIN (Reuters) - Puerto Rican banker Richard Carrion launched his bid for the presidency of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Wednesday, with his long financial experience a powerful pitch in his quest for the world's top sports job.

Del Potro pulls out of French Open

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:37:09 GMT

PARIS (Reuters) - World number seven Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina has pulled out of next week's French Open tennis after failing to recover from a virus, organizers said on Wednesday.

Garcia's fried chicken jibe 'hurtful' - Woods

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:01:57 GMT

LONDON (Reuters) - The feud between world number one Tiger Woods and Sergio Garcia deepened when Woods described the Spaniard's "fried chicken" jibe as "wrong, hurtful and inappropriate" on Wednesday.

CAS reject Murofushi appeal against IOC election block

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:54:34 GMT

BERLIN (Reuters) - The Court of Arbitration for Sport have rejected Japanese hammer thrower Koji Murofushi's appeal against the blocking of his election to the International Olympic Committee's Athletes Commission, CAS said on Wednesday.

Tomic will play French Open despite troubles: Woodbridge

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:46:57 GMT

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Bernard Tomic will play at next week's French Open despite his off-court troubles if only to keep some momentum going for the grasscourt season ahead, Tennis Australia's Todd Woodbridge said on Wednesday.

Cavs win right to first pick in NBA Draft

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:25:53 GMT

(Reuters) - The Cleveland Cavaliers won the NBA Draft Lottery and the top overall pick for the second time in three years on Tuesday.

Trout hits for the cycle as Angels thump Mariners

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:20:45 GMT

(Reuters) - Mike Trout became the youngest player in the American League ever to hit for the cycle in the Los Angeles Angels' 12-0 rout of the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday.

Spurs fend off rallying Grizzlies in Game Two overtime

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:01:15 GMT

(Reuters) - San Antonio squandered a big lead in the fourth quarter and had Tim Duncan to thank for settling their nerves in overtime as the Spurs ground out a 93-89 win over the Memphis Grizzlies and took a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference finals on Tuesday.

Cheruiyot expecting first child, aims to return in 2014

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:56:51 GMT

(Reuters) - Vivian Cheruiyot is not defending her world 5,000 and 10,000 meters gold medals in Moscow in August because she is expecting her first child, the Kenyan said in a statement.

Bruins beat Rangers to lead playoff series 3-0

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:15:50 GMT

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Boston Bruins scored twice in the final period to beat the New York Rangers 2-1 at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday and grab a commanding 3-0 lead in their National Hockey League (NHL) playoff.

Charlotte franchise wants to bring back Hornets nickname

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:35:46 GMT

(Reuters) - The Charlotte Bobcats want to take a step back in time and restore an old nickname to the city.

Murray pulls out of French Open through injury

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:30:51 GMT

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's world number two Andy Murray has pulled out of the French Open after failing to recover from a lower back injury which he aggravated at the Italian Open last week.