Ruthless Kerber sets up final with Cibulkova
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Angelique Kerber continued her relentless march towards a maiden WTA Finals crown with a comprehensive 6-2 6-1 victory over defending champion Agnieszka Radwanska on Saturday to set up a title showdown against Dominika Cibulkova.
Golf: Flawless Matsuyama retains three-shot lead in Shanghai
(Reuters) – Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama turned in his first flawless round of the WGC-HSBC Champions on Saturday to head into the final day’s play with a three-shot lead over reigning champion Russell Knox.
Indians seize a 2-1 Series lead over the Cubs
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Coco Crisp snapped a scoreless tie in the seventh inning with a pinch-hit single that gave the Cleveland Indians a 1-0 win over the Chicago Cubs in a pivotal Game Three of the World Series on Friday.
Chicago hums historically ahead of World Series clash
CHICAGO (Reuters) – The Windy City was abuzz Friday ahead of the Chicago Cubs’ first World Series home game in 71 years and nowhere more than in the neighborhood around iconic Wrigley Field where media helicopters hovered well before dawn.
Granderson given Roberto Clemente Award
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Curtis Granderson of the New York Mets on Friday was named the recipient of the 2016 Roberto Clemente Award for his community involvement and philanthropy.
Force India could take time over second driver
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Force India could take weeks to decide who partners Mexican Sergio Perez next season, deputy principal Bob Fernley said on Friday.
Chicago Cubs look to shed ‘Loveable Losers’ moniker at World Series
CHICAGO (Reuters) – The Chicago Cubs have a chance to end a 108-year championship drought this weekend as they play in Major League Baseball’s World Series, leaving the baseball world grappling with how to handle the turnabout of the sport’s “Loveable …
Former junior champion Murray two ahead in Jackson
(Reuters) – Former world junior champion Grayson Murray made a tap-in birdie at the final hole to earn a two-shot lead after the second round of the Sanderson Farms Championship in Mississippi on Friday.
F1 boss Frank Williams recovering from pneumonia
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Formula One team founder and majority shareholder Frank Williams is recovering from pneumonia, Williams chief executive Mike O’Driscoll said on Friday.
Vettel puts Ferrari into the mix in Mexico
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Sebastian Vettel put Ferrari into the Mexican Grand Prix mix with the fastest practice lap on Friday while Lewis Hamilton laid down a marker in his title battle with Mercedes team mate Nico Rosberg.
