Cook leads by three as he chases first PGA victory
(Reuters) – Rookie Austin Cook edged closer to his maiden PGA Tour title after firing a third-round four-under-par 66 for a three-stroke lead at the RSM Classic in Sea Island, Georgia, on Saturday.
Goffin stuns Federer to set up London final against Dimitrov
LONDON (Reuters) – As if clocking up a first victory over Rafael Nadal was not enough, David Goffin continued breaking new ground by stunning Roger Federer at the ATP Finals on Saturday to claim the biggest win of his career and reach the final.
Federer expects great things from returning trio
LONDON (Reuters) – Roger Federer expects great things from the likes of Novak Djokovic, Stan Wawrinka and Andy Murray when they return from long injury layoffs at the start of next season.
Seahawks’ Chancellor injured, expected to miss rest of season
(The Sports Xchange) – Seattle Seahawks strong safety Kam Chancellor is expected to miss the remainder of the season with a neck injury, according to multiple reports Saturday.
Goffin stuns Federer to reach London final
LONDON (Reuters) – As if clocking up a first victory over Rafael Nadal was not enough, David Goffin continued breaking new ground by stunning Roger Federer at the ATP Finals on Saturday to claim the biggest win of his career and reach the final.
Weightlifting: Suleymanoglu, the ‘Pocket Hercules’, dies at 50
(Reuters) – Former Olympic and world weightlifting champion Naim Suleymanoglu, one of the sport’s most successful athletes, has died aged 50 in a hospital in Istanbul, officials said on Saturday.
Golf: Koepka blitzes Phoenix to extend Dunlop lead
TOKYO (Reuters) – Defending champion Brooks Koepka will take a four-stroke lead into the final day of the Dunlop Phoenix Tournament after firing a sizzling seven-under-par 64 in the third round on Saturday.
Highlights of Friday’s NBA games
(The Sports Xchange) – Highlights of Friday’s National Basketball Association games:
Cavs’ Rose to miss up to three weeks with ankle sprain
(Reuters) – Cleveland Cavaliers guard Derrick Rose could be out for three more weeks as he treats a sprained left ankle, the team said on Friday.
Verizon close to announcing digital streaming deal with NFL: Bloomberg
(Reuters) – Verizon Communications Inc, no. 1 U.S. wireless carrier, is close to a new deal with the National Football League for digital streaming rights, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
