Record Twenty20 run haul as West Indies beat India
NEW YORK (Reuters) – West Indies beat India by one run in a remarkable Twenty20 match featuring a record haul of 489 runs in Florida on Saturday.
Carreno Busta beats Bautista Agut in U.S. Open warm-up
(Reuters) – Pablo Carreno Busta recorded his first ATP title triumph by beating fellow Spaniard Roberto Bautista Agut in the final of the Winston-Salem Open in North Carolina on Saturday.
Best qualifying session of year gives Renault hope
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (Reuters) – Renault are eying their second points-scoring finish of the campaign at the Belgian Formula One Grand Prix after the team claimed their best result of the year in qualifying on Saturday.
Hamilton ready for slog from back of the field
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (Reuters) – Lewis Hamilton is preparing for a tough Sunday slog in sweltering conditions as he bids to claw his way through the field at the Belgian Formula One Grand Prix.
Nadal aims to carry Olympic boost into US Open
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Rafa Nadal was exhausted yet exhilarated following his emotional return to action at this month’s Rio Olympics after an injury-absence and is looking forward to gearing back up for the U.S. Open starting on Monday.
Cowboys quarterback Romo has broken bone in back
(The Sports Xchange) – Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo suffered a broken bone in his back on the third play of Thursday night’s preseason game and coach Jason Garrett said the injury would cost the veteran a chunk of the 2016 season.
Heir-apparent Kerber confident she can handle pressure
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Angelique Kerber says she is ready to deal with the increasing pressure as she targets U.S. Open glory and the world number one ranking.
NFL’s 49ers support quarterback after he refused to stand for anthem
(Reuters) – National League quarterback Colin Kaepernick of San Francisco 49ers refused to stand for the national anthem before a preseason game on Friday, drawing boos from some fans and criticism on social media, but his team said it backed his right…
Quintana grabs red jersey after Lagutin wins stage eight
BARCELONA (Reuters) – Sergey Lagutin from Uzbekistan won stage eight of the Tour of Spain on Saturday while Colombian Nairo Quintana became the new overall leader, wresting the red jersey from compatriot Darwin Atapuma.
Rosberg on pole for Belgian Grand Prix
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (Reuters) – Nico Rosberg seized pole position for Sunday’s Belgian Formula One Grand Prix with a lap that was only just fast enough to guarantee him top spot at the end of a close-run qualifying session.
