Reuters Sports News Summary

08/28/2016 19:51

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Reed wins Barclays to secure Ryder Cup spot

Patrick Reed survived a couple of late bogeys to clinch a one-stroke victory at The Barclays on Sunday. Reed carded a closing 70 to finish on nine-under 275 at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale on New York's Long Island.

Olympic champion Puig sets sights on grand slam victory

Put the rubbish out, get the shopping done, win an Olympic gold medal. That was the to-do list of Monica Puig, the 22-year-old whose victory in the women's singles in Rio earlier this month made her the first ever Puerto Rican to win Olympic gold.

Rosberg eases to victory in chaotic Belgian GP

German Nico Rosberg steered clear of the chaos unfolding behind him and cruised to an unchallenged win in a disrupted Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday. His Mercedes team mate Lewis Hamilton, the world championship leader, finished third from the back row of the grid, behind Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo.

Ferrari drivers criticize Verstappen aggression

A weekend that began at the top of the timesheets for Max Verstappen ended with the Dutchman out of the points and in a war of words with Ferrari rivals after a nightmare Belgian Formula One Grand Prix. The 18-year-old began Sunday's race alongside pole-sitter Nico Rosberg in the first front-row start of his fledgling career.

Cowboys quarterback Romo has broken bone in back

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo suffered a broken bone in his back on the third play of Thursday night's preseason game and coach Jason Garrett said the injury would cost the veteran a chunk of the 2016 season. An MRI on Friday revealed Romo's back injury is much worse than anticipated, Garrett announced Saturday, two days after he was knocked out of the game against the Seattle Seahawks.

French players suspended over behavior at Olympics

The French Tennis Federation (FFT) has provisionally suspended Benoit Paire, Kristina Mladenovic and Caroline Garcia for "damaging" the organization's image by their behavior at this month's Rio Olympics. "Following the Rio Olympics, the Committee of the French Tennis Federation met at length about the case of the players who violated the federation and damaged the image of tennis," the FFT said in a statement.

Reed in U.S. Ryder Cup team, Fowler misses automatic spot

Patrick Reed clinched a spot on the United States Ryder Cup team when he won The Barclays on Sunday but Rickie Fowler missed out on automatic selection after a late meltdown. Reed arrived in New York occupying eighth position on the points list for the biennial matches against Europe and booked his place with victory at Bethpage Black.

Confident Nishikori has good feeling about another Open run

Kei Nishikori is brimming with confidence heading into the U.S. Open starting on Monday, despite acknowledging the presence of a flock of title contenders at Flushing Meadows. Nishikori, who surged into prominence with his run to the U.S. Open final two years ago, said he is a better player now and buoyed by his strong showing at the Rio Olympics where he defeated 14-times slam winner Rafa Nadal to claim the bronze.

Christmas comes early for Hamilton at Spa

Christmas came early for world championship leader Lewis Hamilton as he fought his way from the back of the grid to finish an unexpected third in Sunday's Belgian Formula One Grand Prix. "It's like on Christmas Day, I never expect anything," the Briton told reporters. "When you find you've got some gifts from people that love you, it's a surprise."

NY more of a distraction than top ranking for Muguruza

For most women at the U.S. Open, overcoming Serena Williams is the biggest challenge. But for Garbine Muguruza, coping with the unique demands of New York City outstrips any worries over the 22-times grand slam champion.

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