Spanish soccer players association rejects U.S. game
La Liga’s plan to host a game in the United States suffered another blow on Monday when the Spanish Football Players’ Association (AFE) announced they were against the idea.
Gavrilova beats Ostapenko to reach Wuhan second round
Australia’s Daria Gavrilova produced an inspired performance to defeat 10th seed Jelena Ostapenko 6-2 6-4 in the opening round of the Wuhan Open on Monday.
Tiger’s back on the prowl with Ryder Cup in his sights
The spiraling interest in the Ryder Cup means the biennial golf showpiece hardly needs hyping up but the stunning return to form of Tiger Woods, culminating in his first tournament victory for five years on Sunday, has undoubtedly added some extra Fren…
World Equestrian Games over but Bellissimo back in saddle
Mark Bellissimo, the man who brought the FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) to this bucolic corner of recession ravaged North Carolina is widely viewed as a savior for bringing jobs and hope to the depressed region.
WADA didn’t put money above clean sport on Russia, says chief
World Anti-Doping Agency president Craig Reedie has said he is deeply offended by charges that WADA put money above clean sport when it reinstated Russia’s anti-doping agency, a move which he said was aimed only at achieving Russian compliance.
MLB roundup: Astros sweep Angels
Yuli Gurriel and Evan Gattis recorded multi-hit, multi-RBI games while rookie Framber Valdez delivered a strong pitching performance in a pinch as the Houston Astros capped a three-game series sweep of the visiting Los Angeles Angels with a 6-2 win on …
NFL roundup: Allen, Bills stun Vikings in blowout
Rookie quarterback Josh Allen ran for two touchdowns and threw for another to lead the Buffalo Bills in a stunning 27-6 victory over the host Minnesota Vikings on Sunday in Minneapolis.
Federer, Zverev lead the way as Team Europe retain Laver Cup
Roger Federer and Alexander Zverev won clutch singles matches as Team Europe beat Team World 13-8 to retain the Laver Cup on the third and final day of action in the international tournament in Chicago on Sunday.
ATP roundup: Thiem claims third title of 2018
Top-seeded Dominic Thiem of Austria finally beat Slovakia’s Martin Klizan — on his fourth try — cruising to a 6-3, 6-1 win in the final of the St. Petersburg Open in Russia.
WTA roundup: Pliskova snaps Osaka streak for title
Fourth-seeded Karolina Pliskova handed U.S. Open champ Naomi Osaka a 6-4, 6-4 defeat to claim the title at the Toray Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo.
