Calmer conditions for Masters final round
AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) – The early starters in Sunday’s final round at Augusta National were greeted by the coldest temperatures of the week but the calmest conditions as the 80th Masters was poised for a pulsating finish.
Spain out of handball event for first time in 40 years
(Reuters) – Spain will miss the men’s Olympic handball event for the first time since the 1976 Games in Montreal despite beating hosts Sweden 25-23 in a qualifying tournament on Sunday.
Stephens beats Vesnina in Charleston final
(Reuters) – American seventh seed Sloane Stephens captured her third title of 2016 by defeating Russian qualifier Elena Vesnina 7-6(4) 6-2 in the final of the Volvo Car Open clay court event in South Carolina on Sunday.
Poulter puts aside Twitter feud to card a decent round
AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) – Ian Poulter put his Twitter feud aside, temporarily at least, to bounce back from a nightmare third round with a competent one-under 71 in the final round at the Masters on Sunday.
Veteran Hayman denies Boonen to take Paris-Roubaix win
ROUBAIX, France (Reuters) – Australian veteran Mathew Hayman deprived Tom Boonen of a record-breaking fifth Paris-Roubaix title when he won the Queen of the Classics on Sunday after the leading favorites got trapped behind a big crash.
Pacquiao beats Bradley in farewell fight
(Reuters) – Manny Pacquiao defeated Timothy Bradley by unanimous decision in the rubber match between the fighters on Saturday, prevailing in what the Filipino has said is the final fight of his career.
Dallas hold San Jose after Bernardez own goal
(Reuters) – FC Dallas came from behind to earn a 2-2 draw with San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday in a Major League Soccer Western Conference clash on their home turf.
Holtby ties NHL record for wins in season
(The Sports Xchange) – Washington goaltender Braden Holtby tied the record for most wins in a single season with the Capitals’ 5-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Saturday.
Millsap sparks Hawks fightback against Boston
(The Sports Xchange) – In an intense game with major playoff-seeding implications, the Atlanta Hawks were down 12 to the visiting Boston Celtics in the third quarter. That’s when Paul Millsap took over.
Warriors overcome Grizzlies for 71st victory
(The Sports Xchange) – The Golden State Warriors’ quest to become a big part of NBA history remains alive — barely.
