Perfect Kerber helps Cibulkova advance in Singapore
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Angelique Kerber eased into the last four of the WTA Finals with an unbeaten record when the world number one thrashed Madison Keys 6-3 6-3 in the Red Group finale at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on Thursday.
Karlberg outshines stellar field for Shanghai lead
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Unheralded Swede Rikard Karlberg shot a first round eight-under-par 64 to outshine a stellar field at the WGC-HSBC Champions on Thursday, finishing a shot ahead of Rickie Fowler at a wet Sheshan International Golf Club.
Doping: Three Kazakh weightlifters stripped of gold medals from 2012 Games
ZURICH (Reuters) – Three Kazakh weightlifters have been stripped of the gold medals they won at the 2012 London Olympics after failing doping tests in the re-analysis of samples, the International Olympic Committee said on Thursday.
Exclusive: Casino mogul Adelson says no certainty over Las Vegas stadium for NFL’s Raiders
TEL AVIV (Reuters) – Casino mogul Sheldon Adelson said he is prepared to walk away from a deal to build a stadium that would help relocate the National Football League’s Oakland Raiders to Las Vegas if terms offered by the team do not improve.
Anti-doping agencies call for independence from sporting bodies
(Reuters) – A summit of national doping agencies has called for all anti-doping functions to be freed from the influence of sporting bodies as well as organizers of events so the confidence of athletes in the system can be restored.
Solo sailor Guo missing in the Pacific Ocean
(Reuters) – Chinese sailor Guo Chuan has gone missing in the Pacific during his attempt to set a record for a solo non-stop crossing of the ocean, state media has reported.
Cubs deliver in Cleveland to level World Series
CLEVELAND (Reuters) – Chicago’s Jake Arrieta was almost unhittable and the middle of the Cubs lineup delivered at the plate in a 5-1 Game Two win over the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday which leveled the best-of-seven World Series.
Galaxy, Toronto advance in MLS playoffs
(The Sports Xchange) – Emmanuel Boateng scored twice to lead LA Galaxy to a 3-1 win over Real Salt Lake in Major League Soccer’s Western Conference playoffs on Wednesday, while in the East Toronto beat Philadelphia Union by the same score to advance.
Ortiz, Bryant win Hank Aaron Awards
CLEVELAND (Reuters) – Veteran Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz and young Cubs power hitter Kris Bryant were named winners of the 2016 Hank Aaron Awards on Wednesday as the most outstanding offensive performers in their respective league.
WADA says second McLaren report due in early December
(Reuters) – The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said on Wednesday that a second report from Richard McLaren, whose initial probe confirmed allegations of a broad doping scheme in Russian sport, will be released in early December.
