Soccer: Barca win easily at Leganes, Atletico thrash Sporting
BARCELONA (Reuters) – Barcelona’s attacking trio of Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar were all on target as the champions roared back into life in La Liga by thrashing promoted Leganes 5-1 away on Saturday, while Atletico Madrid thumped visitors Spo…
Croatia take 2-1 lead over France in Davis Cup
ZADAR, Croatia, (Reuters) – Croatia took a big step toward securing a Davis Cup final spot when Ivan Dodig and Marin Cilic beat Nicolas Mahut and Pierre-Hugues Herbert 7-6 (6) 5-7 7-6 (6) 6-3 in the doubles to take a 2-1 lead on Saturday.
Masters champion Willett in title hunt in Italy
MILAN (Reuters) – U.S. Masters champion Danny Willett moved within one stroke of the lead during a weather-interrupted third round of the Italian Open on Saturday.
Soccer: De Bruyne shines as Man City juggernaut rolls on
LONDON (Reuters) – Manchester City maintained their imperious start to the season with a fifth straight victory on Saturday as Bournemouth were swept aside 4-0 to become the latest victims of Pep Guardiola’s table-toppers.
Chun in sight of golfing history at Evian
PARIS, (Reuters) – Chun In-gee of South Korea edged closer to a second major title, and a slice of golfing history, when she extended her lead to four shots at the Evian Championship in France on Saturday.
Nico Rosberg storms to pole in Singapore
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg took pole position for his 200th Formula One race after a stunning qualifying lap around Singapore’s Marina Bay street circuit on Saturday.
Wiggins denies link with banned doctor
LONDON (Reuters) – Bradley Wiggins has denied that Team Sky’s former doctor Geert Leinders, a convicted drug cheat, was involved in the decision to seek approval for his legitimate use of a banned steroid.
Rosberg has plenty to celebrate ahead of 200th race
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Nico Rosberg will start his 200th Formula One race in Singapore on Sunday with every chance of moving to the top of the championship standings after securing pole position.
Lizard adds to Formula One’s track menagerie
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Formula One acquired an exotic addition to its list of wildlife hazards on Saturday after a large monitor lizard wandered onto the Singapore Grand Prix circuit during final practice.
Seattle high school football team kneels for national anthem
(Reuters) – A Seattle high school football team knelt during the playing of the national anthem before a game on Friday night, embracing a silent protest for social justice initiated last month by NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick.
