Soccer: Dempsey grabs hat-trick as U.S. hammer Honduras 6-0
(Reuters) – Clint Dempsey scored a hat-trick as the United States hammered Honduras 6-0 in California on Friday to get their 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign back on track.
Figure skating: Fernandez targets Orser’s golden hat-trick
LONDON (Reuters) – As far as Spain’s Javier Fernandez is concerned, his coach Brian Orser is more than just a mentor with the Midas touch.
Suns guard Booker scores 70 points to join elite club
(Reuters) – Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker became the unlikeliest member of an elite scoring club when he erupted for 70 points on Friday against the Boston Celtics.
Motor racing: Hamilton grabs pole, Vettel raises Ferrari hopes
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Lewis Hamilton took pole for Mercedes at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix on Saturday but Sebastian Vettel raised hope of a Ferrari renaissance by grabbing a spot on the front row.
Golf – Three tied for lead in weather delayed Puerto Rico Open
(Reuters) – Bryson DeChambeau, D.A. Points and Bill Lunde were locked in a three-way tie for the lead when darkness suspended second-round play on Friday at the Puerto Rico Open.
Raonic makes winning return, Nadal and Nishikori advance
(Reuters) – Big-serving Canadian Milos Raonic made a strong return to competition on Friday by beating Viktor Troicki 6-3 7-5 to reach the third round of the Miami Open.
Ireland’s Coleman breaks leg in draw with Wales
DUBLIN (Reuters) – Ireland’s Seamus Coleman broke his leg after a scything challenge from Wales defender Neil Taylor, who was immediately dismissed in the goalless Group D qualifier at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium on Friday.
Kalinic rocket keeps Croatia in driving seat
ZAGREB (Reuters) – Croatia stayed top of World Cup qualifying Group I after a superb first-half goal by striker Nikola Kalinic gave them a 1-0 home win over Ukraine in an action-packed game on Friday.
Soccer – Spain ease to 4-1 victory over Israel to stay top of group
(Reuters) – Diego Costa was among the scorers as Spain strolled to a 4-1 win at home to Israel in a World Cup qualifier on Friday to stay top of Group G.
Soccer – Italy beat Albania in match marred by crowd trouble
PALERMO, Italy (Reuters) – Italy survived some first-half scares on the way to a 2-0 win over Albania in a World Cup qualifier marred by crowd trouble caused by away fans on Friday.
