Lee motors away in final round for six-stroke Kia Classic win
(Reuters) – South Korean Lee Mi-rim turned a close Kia Classic into a procession, charging clear for a six-stroke victory in Carslbad, California on Sunday.
Banging toilet door blamed for Rahm’s poor chip shot
(Reuters) – Jon Rahm blamed a loud noise, reported as a slamming portable toilet door, for a poor chip shot at the final hole that cost him a chance of forcing extra holes in his final against Dustin Johnson at the WGC-Dell Match Play on Sunday.
Kerber reaches fourth round in Miami, Keys falls
(Reuters) – Top seed Angelique Kerber advanced to the fourth round at the Miami Open on Sunday but eighth seed Madison Keys was sent packing.
Points uses nine birdies to win Puerto Rico Open
(Reuters) – American journeyman D.A. Points reaped the benefits of a recent switch to a cross-handed putting style, rolling in nine birdies on his way to a two-stroke victory at the Puerto Rico Open on Sunday.
Vinales wins delayed and shortened MotoGP opener
(Reuters) – Maverick Vinales won a rain-delayed and shortened Qatar MotoGP season-opener on Sunday in a triumphant Yamaha debut for the young Spaniard.
Defoe scores on return as England beat Lithuania
LONDON (Reuters) – Jermain Defoe justified his recall from the international wilderness by scoring the first goal as England ground out a labored 2-0 win over Lithuania to stay on course for the World Cup finals at Wembley Stadium on Sunday.
Kamworor and Cheptai lead Kenyan cross country domination
KAMPALA (Reuters) – Geoffrey Kamworor retained the men’s title and Irene Cheptai led home five of her compatriots in the women’s race as Kenya dominated the world cross country championships at the Kololo Independence Grounds on Sunday.
Johnson holds on to beat Rahm in Match Play final
(Reuters) – American Dustin Johnson became the first player to win all four World Golf Championships events when he claimed the WGC-Dell Match Play in Texas on Sunday.
Nadal wins in 1000th match, Raonic withdraws
(Reuters) – Rafa Nadal celebrated his 1,000th tour level match with a come-from-behind victory over German veteran Philipp Kohlschreiber to reach the fourth round of the Miami Open on Sunday.
Cycling: Valverde wraps up Tour of Catalonia triumph with third stage win
BARCELONA (Reuters) – Spaniard Alejandro Valverde sealed a second Tour of Catalonia title in style by claiming the seventh stage on Sunday to finish one minute and three seconds ahead of compatriot Alberto Contador in the general classification.
