Pique to quit Spain team after latest controversy
(Reuters) – Influential Spain defender Gerard Pique has said he will retire from international soccer after the 2018 World Cup, because he is “tired” of the criticism leveled at him from supporters.
Lobaton three-run homer lifts Nats over Dodgers
(The Sports Xchange) – The wind was whistling in from left field at the start of Sunday’s game between the Nationals and Los Angeles Dodgers, and Washington catcher Jose Lobaton pointed this out to the home plate umpire.
Costa and Nolito earn Spain hard-fought win in Albania
(Reuters) – Spain’s Diego Costa and Nolito scored second-half goals to seal a battling 2-0 win away to Albania on Sunday that moved them top of World Cup qualifying Group G on goal difference.
Georgia hold Wales as Bale closes in on record
CARDIFF (Reuters) – Gareth Bale scored his 25th goal for Wales but Georgia fought back strongly to earn a deserved 1-1 draw in a World Cup Group D qualifier in Cardiff.
Injured pitcher Liriano replaced on Blue Jays roster
(The Sports Xchange) – Pitcher Francisco Liriano was replaced on the Toronto Blue Jays roster for the remainder of the American League Division Series (ALDS).
Game Three of Indians v Red Sox series rained out
(The Sports Xchange) – Sunday’s Game Three of the American League Division Series between the Cleveland Indians and Boston Red Sox was rained out due to an all-day rain in Boston.
Briton Hatton wins Dunhill Links title
(Reuters) – England’s Tyrrell Hatton fired his second scintillating round of the weekend to win the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at St Andrews on Sunday — his first European Tour title.
Kirui, Kiplagat lead Kenyan sweep
(Reuters) – – Abel Kirui surged ahead of defending champion Dickson Chumba in the final mile and won a slow Chicago Marathon on a dominant Sunday for Kenyan runners. Training partner Florence Kiplagat defended her women’s title, winning by almost tw…
Raonic confirms spot in ATP World Tour Finals
LONDON (Reuters) – Canada’s Milos Raonic is the fourth player to qualify for the ATP World Tour Finals in London following his run to the semi-finals in Beijing this week.
Rosberg extends lead with dominant Japan win
SUZUKA, Japan (Reuters) – Nico Rosberg tightened his grip on the Formula One title race with a dominant victory at the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday, the German’s first win at Suzuka also helping Mercedes claim a third consecutive constructors’ crown.
