Aug 4 (Reuters) - New Zealand coach Steve Hansen named the following 28-man squad to play in the inaugural Rugby Championship competition against South Africa, Australia and Argentina which starts on Aug. 18. Backs: Israel Dagg, Hosea Gear, Cory Jane, Ben Smith, Julian Savea, Conrad Smith, Ma'a Nonu, Tamati Ellison, Aaron Cruden, Daniel Carter, Piri Weepu, Aaron Smith. … [Read more...] about Rugby-New Zealand squad for Rugby Championship
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Golf-Furyk holds slim lead after third round at Firestone
By Mark Lamport-Stokes AKRON, Ohio Aug 4 (Reuters) - American Jim Furyk, seeking his first PGA Tour victory in two years, survived a testing back nine to cling on to the lead in Saturday's third round of the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational. Two shots ahead overnight, Furyk briefly led by five before ending a muggy and increasingly breezy day at Firestone Country Club one … [Read more...] about Golf-Furyk holds slim lead after third round at Firestone
Olympics-Swimming-I did everything I wanted to do, says Phelps
By Alan Baldwin LONDON Aug 4 (Reuters) - Michael Phelps kept his word after swimming into history with one last, immense Olympic appearance on Saturday. The greatest Olympic swimmer, and to many the greatest athlete as well, called time on his sensational career with an 18th gold medal and the recognition that he had done everything he had set out to do. Asked … [Read more...] about Olympics-Swimming-I did everything I wanted to do, says Phelps
WRAPUP 7-Olympics-Golden day for hosts; Jamaican Fraser wins 100
* Fraser-Pryce extends Jamaican sprint dominance * Britons win heptathlon, men's long jump and 10,000 metres * Phelps finishes with 18th gold, record 22nd Olympic medal * Serena Williams wins women's tennis title * "Blade runner" Pistorius makes Games history (Updates with women's 100 metres and men's 10,000) By Kevin Liffey LONDON, Aug 4 … [Read more...] about WRAPUP 7-Olympics-Golden day for hosts; Jamaican Fraser wins 100
UPDATE 1-Golf-Furyk holds slim lead at Firestone
* Furyk cards an even 70 to lead by one shot * Oosthuizen alone in second after firing a 68 * Woods 11 shots off the pace (Adds quotes, detail) By Mark Lamport-Stokes AKRON, Ohio, Aug 4 (Reuters) - American Jim Furyk, seeking his first PGA Tour victory in two years, survived a testing back nine with several ice-cool par saves to cling on to the lead … [Read more...] about UPDATE 1-Golf-Furyk holds slim lead at Firestone
