Jewish leader urges Italian sports authorities to fight anti-Semitism
ROME (Reuters) – Italian sports authorities must do more to root out anti-Semitism in stadiums and apply sanctions against offending fans, the head of the country’s Jewish communities said on Thursday.
Hamilton wants to seal title with a win
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Lewis Hamilton says he wants to secure his fourth Formula One title by winning Sunday’s Mexican Grand Prix, rather than finishing fifth.
Team GB boxer Ali tests positive for a steroid
(Reuters) – Team GB boxer Muhammad Ali has been provisionally suspended from all international and domestic competitions after testing positive for a banned steroid, the international amateur boxing association (AIBA) said on Thursday.
Joshua won’t change style for Takam
(Reuters) – Anthony Joshua has no intention of taking a defensive approach when he defends his IBF, WBA and IBO world heavyweight titles against Carlos Takam in Cardiff, Wales on Saturday.
Ostapenko signs off with big win over Pliskova
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Jelena Ostapenko ended her maiden WTA Finals campaign on a winning note with a surprisingly easy 6-3 6-1 victory over a subdued Karolina Pliskova on Thursday, the Latvian saving her best until last after she was eliminated earlier…
Golf: Cool Koepka grabs one-shot lead in Shanghai
(Reuters) – U.S. Open champion Brooks Koepka made a strong start to his first hit-out of the new season, shooting an eight-under 64 to grab a one-stroke lead at the $9.75 million WGC-HSBC Champions event in Shanghai on Thursday.
Astros beat Dodgers in wild Game Two to square series
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – George Springer’s two-run home run in the 11th inning gave the Astros a wild 7-6 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday to send the World Series to Houston tied a 1-1.
Highlights of Wednesday’s NBA games
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Highlights of Wednesday’s NHL games
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Astros win wild Game Two against Dodgers to tie World Series 1-1
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – An 11th-inning blast by George Springer scored two runs and delivered the Houston Astros a wild 7-6 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers to even the World Series at one game apiece on Wednesday.
