Suwannapura tops Lincicome in playoff to win Marathon Classic
(Field Level Media) – Thidapa Suwannapura hardly could believe it after she outlasted Brittany Lincicome in a sudden-death playoff to win the Marathon Classic in Sylvania, Ohio.
Sports betting no easy fix for U.S. gaming’s most beleaguered industries
Long-struggling U.S. gambling industries hope to cash in on newly legal sports betting, but the growing wave of electronic and mobile gaming choices is considered more likely to change the face of those businesses rather than revive them.
French police clash with unruly fans, clear Champs Elysees
French police fired tear gas and dispersed crowds from the Champs Elysees late on Sunday after clashes with a small group of unruly fans threatened to spoil celebrations of France’s World Cup win over Croatia in Moscow.
American Kim romps to his first PGA Tour win
American Michael Kim cruised to his first PGA Tour victory and a trip to the British Open with a runaway win in the John Deere Classic on Sunday.
Motor racing-Audi win Formula E teams’ title
New champion Jean-Eric Vergne won the final race of the all-electric Formula E season in New York on Sunday but Audi took the team title.
Coe says ‘other’ World Cup is here to stay after U.S. win
Seb Coe hailed the inaugural two-day Athletics World Cup at the London Stadium, which was won by the United States on Sunday, as a success and said other cities have expressed interest in hosting what is expected to be a biennial event.
Pole Vaulter Kendricks enjoys double success in hectic 48 hours
American pole vault world champion Sam Kendricks completed a double triumph over the weekend by winning at the inaugural World Cup in London 48 hours after Diamond League success in Rabat on Friday.
Nearly-man Anderson takes another giant stride on major stage
It was a case of “Kevin who?” 10 months ago when South African beanpole Kevin Anderson made it all the way into his first major final at the U.S. Open last year.
France lifts second World Cup after classic final
France won the World Cup for the second time in spectacular style on Sunday as a 4-2 victory over Croatia in one of the most entertaining and action-packed finals for decades ended the battling outsiders’ dreams of a first title.
Mental strength paid off for France, says Deschamps
France managed to overcome mistakes and imperfections in their World Cup final victory over Croatia with sheer mental strength to lift the trophy for the second time, coach Didier Deschamps said on Sunday.
