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[1/2] American skateboarder Nyjah Huston poses for a photo at a party celebrating the one-year countdown to the Paris Olympics at the Ralph Lauren store in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., July 26, 2023. "I'm very excited for Paris," fan favourite Huston told Reuters at a swanky party at the Ralph Lauren store in Beverly Hills to celebrate the one-year countdown to the Paris Games. At the party, three-time Olympic champion snowboarder Shaun White and Huston discussed bouncing back from their respective leg injuries, with Huston telling White he had fully recovered from his ACL tear last August. ANOTHER BITEWhite said the experience Huston gained in Tokyo will help him enormously in Paris next summer. But of the 12 medals handed out for the sport in Tokyo, the U.S. team managed just two bronze.

Persons: Nyjah Huston, Ralph Lauren, Rory Carroll, Huston, Instagram, Shaun White, White, Ryan Sheckler, I've, Sheckler, Critics, we're, I'm, Ken Ferris Organizations: Paris Olympics, REUTERS, Paris Games, Reuters, Red Bull, WIN, U.S ., Team USA, X, Thomson Locations: Beverly Hills , California, U.S, ANGELES, Tokyo, Paris, Beverly Hills, Rome, Southern California, Los Angeles, LA

☆ 'Grand rising!' Bronny James plays piano in video after cardiac arrest
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-30 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/2] Sierra Canyon Trailblazers point guard Bronny James looks on during warm up for the Battle of the Valley against the Notre Dame Knights played at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, California, U.S. January 27, 2023. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports via REUTERS/File PhotoLOS ANGELES, July 29 (Reuters) - Bronny James, who less than a week ago suffered cardiac arrest while training with the University of Southern California (USC) basketball team, was seen playing piano in a video posted by his father LeBron James on Saturday. LeBron James said in a video posted to Instagram. Doctors offered no word of if or when Bronny James would return to the basketball court but indicated his recovery so far has been encouraging. Reporting by Rory Carroll in Los Angeles; Editing by Lincoln FeastOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Bronny James, Jayne Kamin, LeBron James, James, Vince Iwuchukwu, Iwuchukwu, Damar Hamlin, Hamlin, Doctors, Rory Carroll, Lincoln Organizations: Notre Dame Knights, Pauley, Sports, REUTERS, University of Southern, USC, Sinai Medical, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA, Buffalo Bills, Thomson Locations: Los Angeles , California, U.S, University of Southern California, Cedars, Cincinnati, Los Angeles

July 25 (Reuters) - Lionel Messi scored two first half goals and assisted on another in the second to lead Inter Miami to a 4-0 dismantling of Atlanta United and advance to the knockout stage of the Leagues Cup on Tuesday. After coming off the bench to score a dramatic game winner in his debut on Friday night, the World Cup champion from Argentina wasted no time in his first start with the MLS side. Messi slotted home a second in the 22nd minute on a diving cross from teammate Robert Taylor, who notched a brace of his own on a hot night in Miami. After scoring, Messi stopped and pointed from the field at the team co-owner David Beckham, who was watching the game. Messi and fellow Argentinian Almada hugged when Messi was subbed out in the 78th minute and the pair exchanged jerseys after the match.

Persons: Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets, Messi, Robert Taylor, David Beckham, Atlanta's, Thiago Almada, Drake Callender, Almada, subbed, Curz Azul, Ballon, Rory Carroll, Christian Schmollinger Organizations: Inter Miami, Atlanta United, Leagues, MLS, Manchester United, Miami, Curz, Liga, Thomson Locations: Argentina, Barcelona, Miami, Saudi Arabia, Los Angeles

[1/5] Jul 16, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Mexico forward Henry Martin (20) and forward Uriel Antuna (15) celebrate in the first half against Panama during the CONCACAF Gold Cup Final at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY SportsLOS ANGELES, July 16 (Reuters) - Second-half substitute Santiago Gimenez scored with two minutes left to give Mexico a 1-0 win over Panama in the CONCACAF Gold Cup final on Sunday and secure a record-extending ninth title for 'El Tri'. God, my family and the people who came today, 75,000 people. The victory was a welcome one for Mexico, who had failed to make it beyond the group stage at last year's World Cup. It also denied underdogs Panama, who upset the United States in the semi-finals, their first Gold Cup title.

Persons: Henry Martin, Uriel Antuna, Kirby Lee, Santiago Gimenez, Edson Alvarez, Gimenez, Henry Martin's, Orlando Mosquera, Panama’s Harold Cummings, Panama's, Edgar Barcenas, Jaime Lozano, Diego Cocca, Rory Carroll, Peter Rutherford Organizations: Panama, CONCACAF, SoFi, USA, LOS ANGELES, El, U.S, Nations League, Thomson Locations: Inglewood , California, USA, Mexico, El Tri, Argentina, United States, Canada, Panama, Los Angeles

☆ Back to drawing board for Gauff after first-round exit at Wimbledon
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-03 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

"Right now I'm very frustrated and disappointed," Gauff said after losing 6-4 4-6 6-2, her first ever opening round defeat at the grasscourt major. "I have to go back to the drawing board and see where I need to improve and how to do the right drills to do that." Opponents have targeted Gauff's vulnerable forehand and she said she knows that shot needs work. "When I was higher ranked and everything, people looked at me like I should win," Kenin said. Writing by Rory Carroll in Los Angeles Editing by Toby DavisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Coco Gauff, Sofia Kenin, Gauff, Kenin, she'd, China's Wang Xinyu, Rory Carroll, Toby Davis Organizations: Sofia, Wimbledon, All England, Thomson Locations: Los Angeles

☆ Olympic champion Dressel fails to qualify for world championships
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-01 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

July 1 (Reuters) - Seven-time Olympic gold medalist Caeleb Dressel failed to qualify for this month's World Aquatics Championships in Japan after more disappointing results at the U.S. National Championships in Indianapolis on Saturday. In his final chance to make the U.S. team, Dressel finished tied for 22nd in the preliminaries of the 50-metre freestyle, 1.07 seconds behind the leader. Dressel's struggles were not wholly unexpected as the 26-year-old has not competed in a major meet since abruptly pulling out of the world championships in Budapest last summer citing an unspecified health issue. "He's very happy where he's at now," University of Florida head coach Anthony Nesty was quoted as saying by SwimSwam on Saturday. Nesty said Dressel is capable of getting off to excellent starts but struggles to close races.

Persons: Caeleb Dressel, Dressel, Dressel's, Anthony Nesty, SwimSwam, it's, I've, Nesty, He's, Rory Carroll, Toby Davis Organizations: U.S, National, U.S ., University of Florida, Tokyo, Paris Games, Thomson Locations: Japan, Indianapolis, U.S, Fukuoka, Budapest, Los Angeles

[1/3] Jun 28, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Connor Bedard puts on a Chicago Blackhawks jersey after being taken with the first pick in the 2023 NHL Draft at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY SportsJune 28 (Reuters) - The Chicago Blackhawks selected Connor Bedard with the first pick of the NHL Draft on Wednesday in hopes the young centre can help bring the storied franchise back into contention for a Stanley Cup. "It's hard to put into words," Bedard said about being drafted by the six-time champions. Bedard's first game as a professional will be Oct. 10 when the Blackhawks face Sidney Crosby and the Penguins in Pittsburgh. The Anaheim Ducks surprised some, including Leo Carlsson, when they used the second pick to draft the big Swedish centre.

Persons: Connor Bedard, Christopher Hanewinckel, " Bedard, Sidney Crosby, Bedard, Patrick Kane, Connor McDavid, Western Hockey League's Regina, Kane, Leo Carlsson, " Carlsson, University of Michigan's Adam Fantilli, Will Smith, David Reinbacher, Rory Carroll, Frank Pingue, Muralikumar Anantharaman, Chris Reese Organizations: Chicago Blackhawks, Bridgestone Arena, The Chicago Blackhawks, NHL, Stanley, Blackhawks, Penguins, Chicago, Western Hockey League's, Western Hockey League's Regina Pats, WHL, Anaheim Ducks, University of Michigan's, Columbus Blue Jackets, San Jose Sharks, Montreal Canadiens, Thomson Locations: Nashville , Tennessee, USA, Pittsburgh, American, Nashville, Los Angeles, Toronto

June 22 (Reuters) - Victor Wembanyama was selected first overall by the San Antonio Spurs at the NBA Draft in New York on Thursday, making the highly touted phenom the highest drafted French player in league history. Wembanyama shed tears of joy after he heard his name called by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver. "I've accomplished something that I've been dreaming of my whole life," he said. He is dangerous shooting the ball from distance and athletic enough to rebound and dunk his own misses if necessary. Reporting by Rory Carroll in Los Angeles; Editing by Christopher CushingOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Victor Wembanyama, LeBron James, Adam Silver, I've, Wembanyama, Rory Carroll, Christopher Cushing Organizations: San Antonio Spurs, NBA, Thomson Locations: New York, Los Angeles

[1/2] Jun 17, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Rory McIlroy prepares to putt on the fifteenth hole during the third round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Los Angeles Country Club. Fowler grinded his way to a round of even-par 70 at the Los Angeles Country Club on Saturday to enter the final round tied atop the leaderboard with fellow American Wyndham Clark at 10-under par. They will be in the final pairing again on Sunday and are scheduled to tee off at 2:30pm local time (2130 GMT). They are set to take the course at 2:08pm local time (2108 GMT). Reporting by Rory Carroll in Los Angeles Editing by Toby DavisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Rory McIlroy, Michael Madrid, Rickie Fowler, Fowler, Wyndham Clark, I'm, Clark, George C, Thomas, McIlroy, I've, Scottie Scheffler, Harris English, Dustin Johnson, Rory Carroll, Toby Davis Organizations: U.S, Los Angeles Country Club, USA, Thomson Locations: Los Angeles , California, USA, Southern California, LA, Beverly Hills, Northern Ireland, Los Angeles

"I'm not going to avoid the elephant in the room," Whan told reporters at the Los Angeles Country Club on Wednesday. But it turns out last Tuesday was the longest day in golf," he said, referring to the day the news of the merger broke. Whan said he then remembered having similar concerns ahead of last year's U.S. Open in Boston, which came on the heels of LIV's first event. "I am pretty sure when we recap 2023 we're going to be talking about what happened on the golf course and not what happened off the golf course," Whan said. Reporting by Rory Carroll in Los Angeles; Editing by Cynthia OstermanOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Mike Whan, LIV, shockwaves, I'm, Whan, gosh, LIV's, Matthew Fitzpatrick, Rory Carroll, Cynthia Osterman Organizations: PGA, U.S, United States Golf, Los Angeles Country Club, Thomson Locations: ANGELES, Saudi Arabia, Saudi, Boston, Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, June 13 (Reuters) - Brooks Koepka on Tuesday said he was halfway to his goal for major titles after claiming his fifth at last month's PGA Championship and hopes to add one more at the U.S. Open in Los Angeles this week. "Double digits, that's what I'm trying to get to," the confident American told reporters at the Los Angeles Country Club. The way I've prepared, the way I've suited my game for these things is going to help me. As to whether he plans to rejoin the PGA Tour when eligible to do so next year and if he would advocate for the inclusion of LIV's team golf concept, he declined to speculate. Reporting by Rory Carroll in Los Angeles Editing by Toby DavisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Brooks Koepka, Koepka, I've, LIV Golf, I'm, Rory Carroll, Toby Davis Organizations: U.S, Masters, PGA, Los Angeles Country Club, Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, PGA Tour, U.S ., Thomson Locations: ANGELES, Los Angeles, Saudi

The field of players teeing it off on Thursday is unchanged since the USGA previously said that, like the three other majors, it would allow both PGA Tour and LIV golfers to compete. But the feuds that broke out between golfers from the rival leagues is unlikely to be patched up so quickly. Broadcasters hope viewers will be able to put the drama of the new deal to the side and focus on the tournament. "Not to be too Pollyannaish about the whole thing, but we're right in the middle of Hollywood so let's write a good Hollywood script," NBC commentator Dan Hicks said. Reporting by Rory Carroll in Los Angeles Editing by Christian RadnedgeOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: LIV Golf, Jay Monahan, LIV, Gene Sykes, LACC, Scottie Scheffler, Jon Rahm, Rory McIlroy, Sykes, Dan Hicks, Rory Carroll, Christian Radnedge Organizations: country's Public Investment Fund, Los Angeles Country Club, Reuters, USGA, Broadcasters, Hollywood, NBC, Thomson Locations: ANGELES, Saudi Arabia, LA, U.S, Saudi, Los Angeles

☆ Heat running out of time to find answer to Jokic
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-09 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/2] Jun 7, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) dribbles the ball against Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) during the third quarter in game three of the 2023 NBA Finals at Kaseya Center. Jokic had 32 points, 21 rebounds and 10 assists in the Nuggets' 109-94 victory on Wednesday that put them 2-1 up in the best-of-seven series. Denver bullied Miami on their home floor, out-rebounding the Heat 58-33 and outscoring them 60-34 in the paint. "Biggest thing is just read and react," Adebayo told reporters on Thursday. Jokic said he looks at the variety of defenses the Heat throw at him as a puzzle.

Persons: Nikola Jokic, Bam Adebayo, Sam Navarro, Jokic, Adebayo, Jamal Murray, Murray, they've, Rory Carroll, Peter Rutherford Organizations: Denver Nuggets, Miami Heat, Kaseya Center, USA, NBA, Nuggets, Denver, Miami, Bucks, Knicks, Celtics, Thomson Locations: Miami , Florida, USA, Denver, Miami, Los Angeles

[1/3] Jun 4, 2023; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) controls the ball against Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) in the second quarter in game two of the 2023 NBA Finals at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY SportsJune 6 (Reuters) - Underdog Miami's chances of overcoming the odds and beating the favored Nuggets will hinge on big man Bam Adebayo's success in containing dynamic Denver center Nikola Jokic, his teammates said on Tuesday. "Bam has been playing incredibly well this entire playoffs, for sure this series, and this one he got the toughest matchup by far on the defensive side of the ball," Heat forward Jimmy Butler told reporters on Tuesday. "Like I said, he's going to be the reason why we win a championship." "Everybody thinks basketball is always supposed to be pretty, it's supposed to be fluid," he said.

Persons: Nikola Jokic, Bam Adebayo, Isaiah J, Downing, Bam, Jimmy Butler, he's, Adebayo, Jokic, Rory Carroll, Shri Navaratnam Organizations: Denver Nuggets, Miami Heat, Ball, USA, Heat, Eastern, Knicks, Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA, Thomson Locations: Denver, USA, Miami, Los Angeles

Ticket prices surged following reports early on Wednesday that he planned to join the Major League Soccer side, which he later confirmed. Messi's first game with the team could be on July 21 when Inter Miami host Cruz Azul in their Leagues Cup opener in Fort Lauderdale. Messi's first game in a Miami jersey will likely be the most expensive MLS game on record, Kyle Zorn, brand manager at TickPick, told Reuters. "We saw an almost instantaneous jump in Inter Miami ticket prices when the word got out that Messi was leaning towards joining the club," Zorn said. "Given his status as arguably the greatest player in the world, every time Inter Miami plays on the road, we’re going to see record breaking ticket prices."

Persons: Lionel Messi's, clamoured, Messi's, Cruz Azul, Kyle Zorn, Messi, Zorn, Rory Carroll, Toby Davis Organizations: South, Inter Miami, Major League Soccer, Cruz, Leagues Cup, Reuters, Inter, New York Red Bulls, Thomson Locations: South Beach, Argentine, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Southern California, Los Angeles

"I made the decision that I'm going to go to Miami," Messi said in an interview with Mundo Deportivo and Sport newspapers. Inter Miami are co-owned by former England captain David Beckham, who was one of the first major European stars to move to the United States to play in the MLS, winning the MLS Cup twice with Los Angeles Galaxy. PSG EXITOnce the crown jewel of European football, Messi has effectively been let go by two super clubs in two years -- for free. His move away from PSG, however, is of his own volition as he felt the French club lacked a project for the future while fan unrest only hastened his exit. The highs after winning Argentina's first World Cup in 36 years were quickly offset by the lows he experienced in Paris.

Persons: Lionel Messi, Paris St Germain, Messi, I'm, Cristiano Ronaldo, Al Nassr, Karim Benzema, David Beckham, Phil Neville, Rory Carroll, Rohith Nair, Amy Tennery, Janina Nuño Rios, Angelica Medina, Ed Osmond, Toby Davis Organizations: Wednesday, Major League Soccer, Inter Miami, Paris St, PSG, Spanish, Mundo Deportivo, Sport, Ligue, French, U.S, Reuters, Adidas, Apple, MLS, Al, Los Angeles Galaxy, Eastern, Barcelona, Qatar Sports Investments, League, Thomson Locations: ANGELES, snubbing, Saudi Arabia, Barcelona, Miami, Europe, South Florida, Argentine, Spanish, Argentina, Qatar, Barca, Saudi Arabian, Al, Hilal, Al Ittihad, United States, Paris, Los Angeles, Bengaluru, New York, Mexico City

☆ NWSL's new Bay FC hope to ride World Cup wave of excitement
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-04 | by ( Nathan Frandino | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

SAN FRANCISCO, June 3 (Reuters) - The founders behind the new National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) expansion team in California's San Francisco Bay Area believe this year's Women's World Cup will only add to their momentum as they kick off their inaugural season next year. Some of us are going to be calling the World Cup, so to see Bay FC involved in the World Cup and vice versa, it's only going to help build the momentum." Chastain's role at the World Cup is among the most iconic for the U.S. She scored the deciding penalty in 1999, sealing the win against China at the Rose Bowl stadium in Pasadena. Chastain said that holding onto the World Cup excitement this year and bringing it to their games next year will be about making fans feel valued as part of the team. Roughly a third of the U.S.-based league's players are expected to feature, NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman said this week.

Persons: Brandi Chastain, Leslie Osborne, Danielle Slaton, Aly Wagner, Osborne, it's, Chastain, " Chastain, Jessica Berman, Sheryl Sandberg, Tom Bernthal, Rory Carroll, Daniel Wallis Organizations: FRANCISCO, National Women's Soccer League, California's San Francisco Bay Area, FC, U.S, China, Rose, Energy, Thomson Locations: California's San Francisco Bay, U.S, San Francisco, Pasadena, Australia, New Zealand, Los Angeles

☆ Horse racing: Churchill Downs to suspend racing amid safety review
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-02 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

June 2 (Reuters) - Churchill Downs on Friday said it would suspend racing as it conducts a "top-to-bottom" safety review following the death of 12 horses at the famed Kentucky track in the past month. Investigations by the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA), Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission have yet to identify a reason for the spike in equine fatalities, which overshadowed last month's Kentucky Derby. read moreHISA's track surface expert submitted his review of the racing surface at Churchill Downs earlier on Friday and found there were "no primary areas for concern" and that it was consistent with previous years. "If the track surface was the singular cause of the rash of horse deaths at Churchill Downs, changing the racing venue might make sense," said Wayne Pacelle, president of Animal Wellness Action. "We renew our request that Churchill Downs suspend its racing schedule until there is a proper forensic analysis of the horse deaths and a comprehensive plan to remediate future deaths.

Persons: Wayne Pacelle, Churchill, Rory Carroll, Ken Ferris Organizations: Safety Authority, Kentucky Horse Racing Commission, Kentucky Derby, Animal Wellness, Thomson Locations: Churchill, Kentucky, Ellis, Henderson , Kentucky, Churchill Downs, Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, May 19 (Reuters) - Brittney Griner returned to the WNBA hardwood on Friday night in Los Angeles to cheers from a raucous crowd that included U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris. "It felt good, it felt real good. U.S. officials said she was wrongly detained and was being used as a political pawn amid increasingly strained relations with Moscow. The two-time Olympic champion, 32, kicked off her 10th season with the Mercury on Friday after playing in a pre-season game one week ago. Reporting by Rory Carroll in Los Angeles; Editing by Jacqueline WongOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Record-holder Shiffrin looks to break new ground in downhill
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-27 | by ( Amy Tennery | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Shiffrin surpassed Swedish great Ingemar Stenmark's record with an 87th World Cup win last month and then extended her haul to 88 titles as she etched her name in the pantheon of sporting greats. A slalom specialist by trade, having won 53 of her World Cup golds in the event compared to just three in the downhill - the 28-year-old wants to broaden her skillset. "I don't think I could ever switch from slalom to downhill. But I do feel like I want to branch more into exploring what my abilities are in downhill," said Shiffrin. So I feel, like, quite comfortable - slalom giant, slalom super-G - but downhill is a little bit of an unexplored world for me."

☆ WNBA-Fever select Aliyah Boston with first overall pick of draft
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-11 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

April 10 (Reuters) - South Carolina power forward Aliyah Boston was selected first overall by the Indiana Fever at the WNBA draft on Monday in a move the team hopes will help turn around its fortunes. As expected, the squad chose the 6-foot 5-inch Boston, who led South Carolina to a title in 2022, the same year she was named National Player of the Year. She was also named Defensive Player of the Year the past two seasons. Maryland Terrapins shooting guard Diamond Miller was selected second by the Minnesota Lynx and Villanova guard Maddy Siegrist was taken third by the Dallas Wings at the draft in New York. Reporting by Rory Carroll in Los Angeles; Editing by Kenneth MaxwellOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Timberwolves suspend Gobert for play-in game against Lakers
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-10 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/3] Apr 2, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) works against Portland Trail Blazers center Drew Eubanks (24) in the second quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY SportsLOS ANGELES, April 10 (Reuters) - Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert has been suspended for Tuesday's play-in game against the Los Angeles Lakers after he punched team mate Kyle Anderson in the chest during an incident on the sidelines of Sunday's game, the NBA team said on Monday. The Frenchman will miss one game and he will be eligible to participate in a second play-in game, if necessary. Gobert left Sunday's game after the altercation that came during a time out in the first half of the team's 113-108 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. If the Timberwolves lose to the Lakers, they will play the winner of the Pelicans-Oklahoma City Thunder play-in game, with the winner to take on the top-seeded Denver Nuggets in the first round.

☆ McIlroy withdraws from RBC Heritage after missing Masters cut
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-10 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/2] Golf - The Masters - Augusta National Golf Club - Augusta, Georgia, U.S. - April 6, 2023 Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy hits his tee shot on the 4th hole during the first round REUTERS/Jonathan ErnstApril 10 (Reuters) - Rory McIlroy has withdrawn from this week's RBC Heritage at Harbour Town, the PGA Tour said on Monday, after the world number three failed to make the cut at the Masters last week. McIlroy bid for a career Grand Slam ended when he shot a disappointing second-round 77 after being a favorite to win his first Green Jacket at Augusta National heading into the major. McIlroy will not be replaced by an alternate, with the field reduced to 143 players for the tournament on Hilton Head Island, where Jordan Spieth is the defending champion. The 33-year-old McIlroy, who captured the last of his four majors in 2014, had been hoping to win the Masters so that he could join Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tiger Woods as the only players to achieve the career Grand Slam. Reporting by Rory Carroll in Los Angeles, editing by Pritha SarkarOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

April 7 (Reuters) - Super Bowl champion Travis Kelce showed why he makes his money catching balls instead of throwing them after his ceremonial first pitch at a Cleveland Guardians baseball game badly missed the mark on Friday. A smiling Kelce immediately ran over to check on Guardian's pitcher Shane Bieber, who was crouched behind home plate but never had a shot at catching the errant throw. Kelce's brother Jason plays for the Philadelphia Eagles and the pitch is sure to be a topic when they record the next episode of their podcast "New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce." The Chiefs beat the Eagles 38-35 in February's Super Bowl in the first ever meeting of brothers on opposing teams in the NFL's championship game. Reporting by Rory Carroll in Los Angeles; Editing by Bill BerkrotOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

[1/3] Las Vegas Grand Prix, Inc. CEO Renee Wilm and Terry Miller of Miller Project Management give a tour of the Las Vegas Grand Prix paddock construction site, in Paradise, Nevada, U.S., March 3, 2023. "We think this is going to the biggest sports and entertainment event of the year," Renee Wilm, the CEO of the Las Vegas Grand Prix, told Reuters. "There is no better way for Las Vegas to draw the attention of our international customers than through Formula One," Steve Hill, CEO of Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, told Reuters. JUST THE BEGINNINGAnd the Las Vegas sports bonanza won't stop at the F1 finish line. Reporting by Rory Carroll in Las Vegas Editing by Christian RadnedgeOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

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