Federer beats Nadal in straight sets in Miami Open final
(Reuters) – Roger Federer clinched his 91st career title when he beat rival Rafa Nadal 6-3 6-4 in the Miami Open final on Sunday.
Golf: Soggy Augusta boosts McIlroy’s bid for elusive Green Jacket
LONDON (Reuters) – Rory McIlroy’s bid for an elusive first U.S. Masters title and the grand slam of golf’s major championships has received an unexpected boost from the long-range weather forecast.
Golf: Matsuyama eager to deliver Augusta joy to Japan
(Reuters) – During a normal week on the PGA Tour, Hideki Matsuyama might find himself shadowed by five-to-10 Japanese media outlets tracking his every swing like unofficial scorekeepers.
Cycling: Gilbert restores Belgian pride with Tour of Flanders win
OUDENAARDE, Belgium (Reuters) – Philippe Gilbert became the first Belgian in five years to win a major classic after a gutsy attack with about 50 kilometers left earned him victory in a crash-hit Tour of Flanders on Sunday.
Figure skating: Hanyu still hasn’t found what he’s looking for
HELSINKI (Reuters) – For all his brilliance and world record scores, there is one annoying riddle that Yuzuru Hanyu has yet crack.
Schweinsteiger makes immediate impact in debut for Fire
(Reuters) – German World Cup winner Bastian Schweinsteiger scored on his debut for the Chicago Fire as his new team drew 2-2 at home against Montreal Impact on Saturday.
Kang three in front at Houston Open after Fowler’s four-putt
(Reuters) – Rickie Fowler four-putted the final green to hand Kang Sung-hoon a three-stroke lead after the third round at the Houston Open in Texas on Saturday.
McGrady, Self and Lobo headline Hall of Fame class
(The Sports Xchange) – Two-time NBA scoring champion Tracy McGrady, Kansas coach Bill Self and women’s star Rebecca Lobo headline the Class of 2017 for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
Konta beats Wozniacki in straight sets in Miami final
(Reuters) – Late-blooming Johanna Konta won the biggest title of her career when she beat Caroline Wozniacki 6-4 6-3 in the women’s final at the Miami Open on Saturday.
Figure skating: Virtue and Moir cap comeback with third world title
HELSINKI (Reuters) – It was far from the perfect performance they are known for but a slip by Scott Moir could not prevent him and Tessa Virtue from winning a third ice dance title at the world figure skating championships on Saturday.
