Brown and Kisner enjoy one-stroke New Orleans lead
(Reuters) – Scott Brown sank a go-ahead birdie putt and took a one-stroke lead with partner Kevin Kisner in the third round of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans on Saturday.
Injured Ohtani won’t start against countryman Tanaka
(Reuters) – Injured Japanese two-way standout Shohei Ohtani will not be in the starting lineup when the Los Angeles Angels face compatriot Masahiro Tanaka and the New York Yankees on Saturday, the Angels said on their website.
Liverpool frustrated, Southampton and Palace boost survival chances
(Reuters) – Liverpool’s hopes of virtually securing a top-four Premier League spot were frustrated by a battling Stoke City side who restricted the usually free-scoring Reds to a goalless draw at Anfield on Saturday.
Vandeweghe to meet Pliskova in Stuttgart final
(Reuters) – American CoCo Vandeweghe cruised past Caroline Garcia 6-4 6-2 in the semi-finals of the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix on Saturday to move a step closer to her first title of the season.
Tennis – Cecchinato stuns Seppi to reach Hungary final
(Reuters) – Italy’s Marco Cecchinato shocked compatriot Andreas Seppi 5-7 7-6(4) 6-3 in the Hungarian Open semi-finals on Saturday to reach his maiden ATP Tour title clash.
Vergne wins home ePrix to extend Formula E lead
(Reuters) – French driver Jean-Eric Vergne won his home Paris ePrix on Saturday to stretch his Formula E championship lead to 31 points.
Injury could affect Ohtani facing countryman Tanaka
(Reuters) – Injured Japanese two-way standout Shohei Ohtani’s playing status will likely be a game-time decision when his Los Angeles Angels meet compatriot Masahiro Tanaka and the New York Yankees in California on Saturday.
Hamilton back on front row but still chasing Vettel
BAKU (Reuters) – Lewis Hamilton returned to the front row of the Formula One starting grid on Saturday after a two-race absence and said it was good to be back.
Nadal thrashes Goffin to set up Barca final with teenager Tsitsipas
BARCELONA (Reuters) – Rafael Nadal breezed into the Barcelona Open final with a 6-4 6-0 victory over David Goffin on Saturday to chalk up his 18th successive win on clay and 400th overall on the surface.
Parmentier sets up title clash with Hercog in Istanbul
(Reuters) – Pauline Parmentier of France stunned seventh seed Irina-Camelia Begu in straight sets at the Istanbul Cup on Saturday to set up a title clash with Slovenia’s Polona Hercog.
