Top ranking may have to wait until next year, says Murray
PARIS (Reuters) – Andy Murray believes he will probably have to wait until next year to reach the world number one spot at the expense of Novak Djokovic as the two are on a final collision course at the Paris Masters.
Contador banks on team work to challenge Sky
MADRID (Reuters) – Spanish cyclist Alberto Contador is targeting a third Tour de France victory in 2017 with his new American team Trek-Segafredo and believes Team Sky will again provide the biggest challenge.
American Reed withdraws from Turkish Open
(Reuters) – World number eight Patrick Reed became the latest high-profile player to withdraw from this week’s $7 million Turkish Airlines Golf Open, organizers said on Monday.
Cubs’ dream still alive after win over Indians
CHICAGO (Reuters) – The Chicago Cubs kept alive their World Series hopes by beating the Indians 3-2 in a chilly Game Five at Wrigley Field on Sunday to send the best-of-seven Major League Baseball championship back to Cleveland.
Mercedes bosses blast Verstappen for Rosberg clash
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mercedes bosses criticized Red Bull’s Max Verstappen on Sunday after the Dutch teenager banged wheels with Formula One championship leader Nico Rosberg at the start of the Mexican Grand Prix before later aggressive attempts to …
New England tight end Gronkoswki sets career touchdown record
(The Sports Xchange) – Rob Gronkowski had a record-breaking homecoming Sunday.
Draw fitting ending for NFL game in soccer-centric England
(The Sports Xchange) – Disappointment, confusion and anger were among the emotions expressed after the Washington Redskins and Cincinnati Bengals traveled across an ocean and showed Londoners firsthand that American football too can have anti-climactic…
Chicago braced for possible World Series defeat to Cleveland
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Chicago Cubs baseball fans braced for the possibility that their team’s quest for its first World Series title in 108 years might come to an end on Sunday, as police beefed up security ahead of a game that could clinch victory for t…
Bronco coach injured in sideline collision with player
(The Sports Xchange) – Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Wade Phillips was taken to hospital during the second quarter of Sunday’s game against San Diego after a Chargers player inadvertently knocked him down.
Rookie Gribble wins Sanderson Farms Championship
(Reuters) – PGA Tour rookie Cody Gribble blew away the field with a closing seven-under 65 to win the Sanderson Farms Championship by four strokes in Mississippi on Sunday.
