U.S. up to the Ryder Cup task at Hazeltine
CHASKA, Minnesota (Reuters) – In more ways than one, the United States proved up to the task as their meticulous preparations and renewed team spirit helped them beat Europe to clinch the Ryder Cup on Sunday for the first time since 2008.
Kings guard Collison suspended eight games over domestic incident
(Reuters) – Sacramento Kings point guard Darren Collison has been suspended for eight games after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor domestic violence charge, the National Basketball Association announced on Sunday.
Newly fashioned U.S. team end Ryder losing streak
CHASKA, Minnesota (Reuters) – A more team-oriented U.S. Ryder Cup squad took care of business on Sunday, completing a 17-11 thumping of Europe to snap a losing streak and validate changes in their approach to golf’s top team competition.
Giants versus Mets, Blue Jays versus Orioles in wildcard games
(Reuters) – The San Francisco Giants are back in the playoffs and seeking to add to their magic in even numbered years after beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-1 to clinch a National League (NL) wildcard berth on Sunday. On the final day of the Major…
Atletico go top after Barca lose to Celta and Real slip up
BARCELONA (Reuters) – Atletico Madrid became the surprise table toppers on Sunday after beating Valencia 2-0 following a thrilling day of La Liga action which saw champions Barcelona lose 4-3 at Celta Vigo and Real Madrid held to a 1-1 draw at home to …
Quarterback Newton suffers first documented career concussion
(The Sports Xchange) – Cam Newton has been hit hard plenty of times inside the pocket and out, and his running ability is one of the quarterback’s strengths.
Motorboat champion Rossi killed in German race
BERLIN (Reuters) – Italian motorboat world champion Massimo Rossi died on Sunday following a crash during a race in Germany, police and organizers said.
Spurs end City’s unbeaten run, Arsenal snatch last-gasp win
LONDON (Reuters) – Something was always likely to give when the Premier League’s two unbeaten sides met at White Hart Lane on Sunday where Tottenham Hotspur swept Manchester City aside 2-0 to inflict Pep Guardiola’s first defeat as the visitors’ manage…
Redskins’ Jackson lets his footwear do the social talking
(Reuters) – National Football League players continued to make silent social statements during the United States national anthem on Sunday, while a Washington Redskins receiver let his footwear do the talking.
Ricciardo joy follows Hamilton woe in Malaysia
SEPANG, Malaysia (Reuters) – Daniel Ricciardo claimed an elusive maiden win of the season at a dramatic Formula One Malaysian Grand Prix on Sunday, the Australian handed victory when a race-leading Lewis Hamilton retired with a blown engine.
