Reuters Sports News Summary
Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.
Tennis: Brengle sues WTA, ITF over injuries from doping tests
Madison Brengle filed a lawsuit against the Women's Tennis Association and the International Tennis Federation on Monday seeking damages for injuries she says were caused by the repeated drawing of blood for anti-doping tests. The 28-year-old American had informed tennis authorities that she suffered from a rare medical condition that reacts to needle injections, her lawyer Peter Ginsberg said.
Golf: Woods' rousing comeback aided by humility
Years of trials and tribulations have given Tiger Woods a new character trait – humility, which could prove a valuable tool in his rousing comeback bid to return to the top of the golf world. Woods did not deliver a storybook chapter at the Masters, finishing one-over-par 289 in a tie for 32nd. But the now mellower 14-times major champion accepts that he is in a process after spinal fusion surgery a year ago.
NBA: Internationals Simmons, Jokic sweep Player of the Week awards
Australian Ben Simmons and Serbian Nikola Jokic were announced as the NBA Players of the Week on Monday, the first time two international players have swept the awards in four years. The 21-year-old Philadelphia 76ers forward Simmons averaged 18.5 points, 10 rebounds and 8.8 assists in his team's four wins last week to secure the Eastern conference award and further make his case for Rookie of the Year honors.
'Captain America' Reed swaps cap for Green Jacket
Patrick Reed fought off furious back-nine challenges from Jordan Spieth and Rickie Fowler to record a one-shot victory at the U.S. Masters on Sunday, trading in his 'Captain America' cap for a Green Jacket. The final round began with Reed holding a three-shot advantage over Rory McIlroy, but while the Northern Irishman's challenge faded Reed had to hold off his hard-charging U.S. Ryder Cup team mates to claim his first major championship.
Soccer: Eight Argentine cities to feature in 2030 World Cup bid
A joint South American bid to host the 2030 World Cup will feature eight cities in Argentina, two in Paraguay and two in Uruguay, the three nations confirmed on Monday. "Our country will have eight host cities, but those haven't been decided yet because that decision will come at a later stage," president of the Argentina FA, Claudio Tapia, said.
Trudeau attends emotional vigil for Canada bus crash victims
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joined religious and community leaders at an emotional vigil on Sunday night to honor the 15 members of a junior ice hockey team killed in a bus crash that shocked the hockey-loving nation. Hundreds of people including National Hockey League (NHL) players attended the vigil at the Elgar Petersen Arena, home of the Humboldt Broncos club at the center of one of the worst disasters to hit Canada's sporting community.
Games: Bronze-winning Bond marks successful transition from boat to bike
Double Olympic rowing champion Hamish Bond has reinforced his successful transition to cycling by claiming a bronze medal in the individual time trial at the Commonwealth Games on Tuesday. Bond, who started roughly midway through the field of racers leaving at one-minute intervals, clocked an impressive 48 minutes, 45.45 seconds over the 38.5-kilometre course.
Games-Simbine upsets stumbling Blake to win 100 meters gold
Akani Simbine upstaged favorite Yohan Blake to win the 100 meters gold medal for South Africa at the Commonwealth Games on Monday, ending Jamaica's reign over the sprint. With a heaving crowd at Carrara Stadium roaring, Rio Olympic finalist Simbine blazed away after Blake botched his start, and crossed the line in 10.03 seconds, leading a South African one-two with team mate Henricho Bruintjies.
Motorcycling - Angry Rossi accuses Marquez of 'destroying' MotoGP
Italian MotoGP great Valentino Rossi has accused reigning world champion Marc Marquez of 'destroying' the sport by riding dangerously and without respect for his rivals. The pair clashed on a damp track in Argentina on Sunday, with Rossi falling after being pushed onto the grass by the Spaniard who had already incurred a ride-through penalty for a breach of start procedures.
Golf: Better attitude powers Reed to Masters victory
Greater emotional control on the course helped Patrick Reed win the U.S. Masters, his caddie said on Sunday, after the Texan had clinched a one-stroke victory over Rickie Fowler at Augusta National. Reed's brother-in-law Kessler Karain has been on the bag since 2014, and has noticed a maturation process in the newest member of the major championship club.