Mueller grabs another double in easy Germany win
HAMBURG, Germany (Reuters) – Thomas Mueller scored twice for the second World Cup qualifier in a row to lead dominant Germany to a comprehensive 3-0 win over Czech Republic on Saturday.
Few smiles as Southgate starts England reign with win
LONDON (Reuters) – Gareth Southgate’s plea for England to play with adventure and style was answered only fitfully as his reign as caretaker manager began with a 2-0 win over Malta in a World Cup Group F qualifier on Saturday.
Nationals v Dodgers Game Two playoff postponed by rain
(The Sports Xchange) – Game Two of the National League Division Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Washington Nationals was rained out Saturday at Nationals Park.
Hatton cards superb 62 to lead at Dunhill Links
ST ANDREWS, Scotland (Reuters) – England’s Tyrrell Hatton fired a sensational 10-under-par 62 at St Andrews on Saturday to open a three-shot lead going into the final round of the multi-venue Dunhill Links Championship.
Konta breaks into top 10 after reaching China final
(Reuters) – Britain’s Johanna Konta will become the first British woman to reach the top 10 of the WTA rankings for 32 years on Monday after reaching the China Open final on Saturday.
Concussed Carolina quarterback Newton to miss Monday game
(The Sports Xchange) – The Carolina Panthers officially ruled out quarterback Cam Newton for Monday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers due to a concussion.
Murray continues Djokovic chase by reaching China Open final
(Reuters) – Top seed Andy Murray continued his pursuit of Novak Djokovic in the race to end the year as number one in the ATP rankings with a crushing 6-2 6-3 defeat of Spain’s David Ferrer to reach the final of the China Open on Saturday.
Rosberg fends off Hamilton to seize pole in Japan
SUZUKA, Japan (Reuters) – Championship leader Nico Rosberg seized pole position for the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix on Saturday, the German marginally fending off Mercedes team mate Lewis Hamilton in a close-run qualifying session.
Sporting leaders back proposals to give more powers to WADA
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (Reuters) – The International Olympic Committee (IOC) wants to give more power to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) in the fight against drug-cheating by athletes, it said on Saturday.
Kyrgios to meet Goffin in Japan Open final
(Reuters) – Sixth seed Nick Kyrgios battered Gael Monfils 6-4 6-4 and David Goffin outlasted Marin Cilic 7-5 6-4 on Saturday to advance to the Japan Open final in Tokyo.
