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Golf: Veteran Els gives Rose advice on coping with stardom

Agence France-PresseJune 19, 2013 14:32
Dual US Open winner Ernie Els has offered Justin Rose, and golf's newest US Open champion, some timely advice ahead of next month's British Open. Rose became the first England-born player in 43-years to lift the US Open trophy last Sunday at Merion. Els posted one of only six sub-70 scores on the final day to share fourth place on five under par and four shots behind Rose. And while the 43-year old South African-born Els now sets his focus on capturing a third British Open title next month at Muirfield, he had some timely advice for Rose.

Cricket: India, Pakistan set to breathe life into 'dead' game

Agence France-PresseJune 14, 2013 22:23
India and Pakistan clash in a Champions Trophy match in Edgbaston on Saturday that promises high-voltage action despite the academic nature of the contest. What was expected to be the marquee battle of the eight-nation tournament -- tickets for the match were sold out within hours of going on sale last November -- has been reduced to a dead rubber. World Cup champions India are already through to the semi-finals after winning both group B matches so far, while Pakistan have crashed out of the race with two successive defeats.

RugbyU: South Africa make two changes for Scotland

Agence France-PresseJune 12, 2013 11:35
South Africa on Wednesday made two enforced changes for a four-nation tournament Test against Scotland in Nelspruit this weekend. Flank Marcell Coetzee replaces unavailable Francois Louw and scrum-half Ruan Pienaar comes in for injured Jano Vermaak for Saturday's match. Louw from English Premiership club Bath is getting married Sunday and was given time off to prepare for his special day. There are three changes among the replacements with hooker Bismarck du Plessis back 10 months after sustaining a knee injury against Argentina.

Golf: Past 15 winners of the US Open

Agence France-PresseJune 11, 2013 21:31
The last 15 winners of the US Open Golf Championship ahead of Thursday's start of the 113th US Open at Merion Golf Club: 2012 - Webb Simpson (USA) at Olympic Club 2011 - Rory McIlroy (NIR) at Congressional 2010 - Graeme McDowell (NIR) at Pebble Beach 2009 - Lucas Glover (USA) at Bethpage Black 2008 - Tiger Woods (USA) at Torrey Pines 2007 - Angel Cabrera (ARG) at Oakmont 2006 - Geoff Ogilvy (AUS) at Winged Foot 2005 - Michael Campbell (NZL) at Pinehurst 2004 - Retief Goosen (RSA) at Shinnecock Hills

Golf: No doosmday scenario seen for rain-soaked US Open

Agence France-PresseJune 10, 2013 19:30
Organisers of the 113th US Open dismissed fears on Monday that heavy rain would cause flooding severe enough to jeopardise the championship or force a switch in holes at Merion Golf Club. Practice was called off Monday afternoon after torrential rain drenched the 6,996-yard layout where the year's second major championship is set to begin on Thursday. A spectator parking lot was closed when conditions became too swampy.

Soggy Merion could be target of birdie binge

June 10, 2013 18:47
By Larry Fine (Reuters) - British Open champion Ernie Els said players would be gearing up for a birdie fest at this week's U.S. Open after heavy rains drenched the classic but relatively short Merion Golf Club. Three and a half inches of rain poured down on Merion in the Philadelphia suburbs on Friday and another inch fell on Monday, shutting the course for practice in the morning and making the 11th hole off limits for practice due to a flooded bunker.

Cricket: Morris and McLaren drive South Africa to victory

Agence France-PresseJune 10, 2013 18:31
Chris Morris took two wickets on his one-day international debut and Ryan McLaren a career-best four for 19 as South Africa returned to winning ways in the Champions Trophy with a 67-run success over Pakistan at Edgbaston on Monday. Pakistan, set 235 to win, finished on 167 all out as South Africa made light of the absence of premier fast bowlers Dale Steyn and Morne Morkel in winning with five overs to spare.

Cricket: Morris and McLaren drive South Africa to victory

Agence France-PresseJune 10, 2013 18:30
Chris Morris took two wickets on his one-day international debut and Ryan McLaren a career-best four for 19 as South Africa returned to winning ways in the Champions Trophy with a 67-run success over Pakistan at Edgbaston on Monday. Pakistan, set 235 to win, finished on 167 all out as South Africa made light of the absence of premier fast bowlers Dale Steyn and Morne Morkel in winning with five overs to spare.

Cricket: Steyn set to miss Pakistan clash

Agence France-PresseJune 9, 2013 11:32
South Africa are set to to be without Dale Steyn once again at the Champions Trophy when they face Pakistan at Edgbaston on Monday. Steyn, widely regarded as the best fast bowler currently in world cricket, missed the Proteas' opening 26-run Group B defeat by India in Cardiff on Thursday with a side strain. And South Africa captain AB de Villiers, speaking to reporters at Edgbaston on Sunday, was pessimistic about Steyn's chances of facing Pakistan.

Cricket: Steyn set to miss Pakistan clash

Agence France-PresseJune 9, 2013 10:32
South Africa are set to to be without Dale Steyn once again at the Champions Trophy when they face Pakistan at Edgbaston on Monday. Steyn, widely regarded as the best fast bowler currently in world cricket, missed the Proteas' opening 26-run Group B defeat by India in Cardiff on Thursday with a side strain. And South Africa captain AB de Villiers, speaking to reporters at Edgbaston on Sunday, was pessimistic about Steyn's chances of facing Pakistan.
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