Golf: Ko breaks victory drought in style
(Reuters) – A two-year win drought marked by changes in coaches, caddies and clubs ended for Lydia Ko on Sunday as the former world number one closed out victory at the Mediheal Championship with a stroke of brilliance.
Brazilian Koxa handed ‘world record’ for riding 80-foot wave
(Reuters) – Brazilian surfer Rodrigo Koxa was named a ‘world record holder’ at the weekend after the judging panel at the World Surf League (WSL) Big Wave Awards decided he had ridden an 80-foot (24.38m) wave in Portugal last year.
Ohtani to miss Tuesday start with ankle injury
(Reuters) – Japanese two-way player Shohei Ohtani will not make his scheduled start for the Los Angeles Angels against the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday due to his ankle injury, the team said.
Horschel’s hot putter helps land second New Orleans title
(Reuters) – Billy Horschel won his second Zurich Classic of New Orleans title on Sunday by teaming up with Scott Piercy for a one-stroke victory over compatriots Jason Dufner and Pat Perez to add to his 2013 individual triumph.
Horschel and Piercy claim New Orleans title
(Reuters) – Billy Horschel won his second Zurich Classic of New Orleans title, this time with partner Scott Piercy as the Americans claimed a one-stroke over compatriots Jason Dufner and Pat Perez on Sunday.
Barca clinch title in style as Messi treble downs Deportivo
CORUNA, Spain (Reuters) – Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick as Barcelona clinched a 25th Liga title on Sunday after winning 4-2 at Deportivo La Coruna despite throwing away a two-goal lead in a thrilling game which also confirmed Depor’s relegation.
Lucky Lewis ends win drought in Azerbaijan
BAKU (Reuters) – Lewis Hamilton celebrated one of the luckiest wins of his career on Sunday after a crash-strewn and chaotic Azerbaijan Grand Prix that catapulted him into the lead of the Formula One world championship.
Late Fellaini header condemns Wenger to Old Trafford defeat
MANCHESTER, England, (Reuters) – – Arsene Wenger’s final match at Old Trafford as Arsenal manager ended in defeat as a stoppage-time header from substitute Marouane Fellaini earned Manchester United a 2-1 Premier League win on Sunday.
Nadal storms past teenager Tsitsipas to win eleventh Barcelona title
(Reuters) – World number one Rafael Nadal made light work of Greek teenager Stefanos Tsitsipas to win the Barcelona Open final 6-2 6-1 on Sunday, lifting the trophy for a record-extending 11th time.
Lucky loser Cecchinato claims maiden ATP title in Hungary
(Reuters) – Italy’s Marco Cecchinato claimed his maiden ATP Tour title with a 7-5 6-4 victory over John Millman in the Hungarian Open final on Sunday.
