Kershaw, Dodgers silence Astros bats to take World Series lead
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – The Los Angeles Dodgers, bolstered by a brilliant outing from pitcher Clayton Kershaw and a two-run blast from Justin Turner, beat the Houston Astros 3-1 to draw first blood in the World Series on Tuesday.
National Hockey League roundup
(The Sports Xchange) – Minnesota Wild left winger Zach Parise underwent successful back surgery and is expected to be sidelined eight to 10 weeks, the team announced Tuesday.
National Football League roundup
(The Sports Xchange) – Disgruntled wide receiver Martavis Bryant followed up his request for a trade on social media by telling ESPN Tuesday that he wants to move on if the Pittsburgh Steelers don’t want to use him on offense.
National Basketball Association roundup
(The Sports Xchange) – Philadelphia 76ers guard Markelle Fultz, the No. 1 overall pick in this year NBA draft, is off to a slow start and his agent claims it is because of a shoulder injury.
Motor racing: Williams say age not the key factor in driver choice
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Williams, sponsored by drinks company Martini, say age considerations will not be key to deciding who races for them next season after their 18-year-old driver Lance Stroll had to wear team kit without alcohol branding in Japan …
Shortstop Seager, pitcher McCarthy added to Los Angeles Dodgers’ roster
(The Sports Xchange) – Shortstop Corey Seager and right-hander Brandon McCarthy on Tuesday were added to the World Series roster by the Los Angeles Dodgers ahead of Tuesday’s opening game against the Houston Astros.
Oakland Raiders running back Lynch loses appeal against one-game ban
(The Sports Xchange) – Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch lost the appeal of his one-game suspension for making physical contact with an official, the NFL announced Tuesday.
Federer crushes Tiafoe in Basel opener
BASEL, Switzerland (Reuters) – Roger Federer delighted a capacity crowd to ease past American youngster Frances Tiafoe 6-1 6-3 in his first round match at the Swiss Indoors in his home town of Basel on Tuesday.
Venus survives marathon as Pliskova races into semi-finals
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Venus Williams produced a vintage display full of guts and determination to grind out a 7-5 6-7(3) 7-5 victory over Jelena Ostapenko at the WTA Finals on Tuesday to set up a White Group decider for a semi-finals berth against Garb…
Venus survives marathon as Pliskova races into semi-finals
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Venus Williams produced a vintage display full of guts and determination to grind out a 7-5 6-7(3) 7-5 victory over Jelena Ostapenko at the WTA Finals on Tuesday to set up a White Group decider for a semi-finals berth against Garb…
