Poulter leads by one stroke at Puerto Rico Open
(Reuters) – Ian Poulter, without a win in more than four years, birdied two of the final four holes to grab the third-round lead at the Puerto Rico Open on Saturday.
California Chrome wins Dubai Cup
DUBAI (Reuters) – California Chrome, ridden by Victor Espinoza, won the $10 million Dubai World Cup on Saturday.
Costa Rica draw 1-1 in Jamaica, stay three points clear
(Reuters) – Johnny Acosta’s 68th-minute equaliser earned Costa Rica a 1-1 draw with Jamaica in Kingston on Friday that keeps them top of Group B in the CONCACAF 2018 World Cup qualifiers.
Hernandez goal sets up Mexico’s 3-0 win over Canada
(Reuters) – Javier Hernandez scored in the 31st minute to set Mexico on the way for a 3-0 away victory over Canada in 2018 World Cup qualifying in Vancouver on Friday.
Kamworor wins half-marathon gold as Kenya dominates
(Reuters) – Kenya’s Geoffrey Kamworor recovered from falling flat on his face at the start to retain his world half-marathon title in rainswept Cardiff on Saturday.
We need head-to-head rivalries to switch on fans: Coe
LONDON (Reuters) – Athletics needs more head-to-head rivalries to reach younger fans who have switched off from a sport that has become boring, according to IAAF president Sebastian Coe.
Bonilla equalizer keeps El Salvador third after 2-2 draw
(Reuters) – Winger Nelson Bonilla headed in a late equalizer to give El Salvador a 2-2 draw at home to bitter rivals Honduras in a keenly contested CONCACAF 2018 World Cup qualifier that ended with wild celebrations by the home fans on Friday.
Warriors chalk up 52nd straight home win
(The Sports Xchange) – The Golden State Warriors took advantage of a short-handed Dallas Mavericks squad to record a 52nd consecutive home-court victory, riding another record-setting 3-point-shooting performance to a hard-earned 128-120 win.
Guatemala shock United States 2-0 in World Cup qualifier
(Reuters) – Guatemala scored a major upset on Friday with a 2-0 home win over the United States in 2018 World Cup qualifying.
Pistons beat Hornets, extend streak to five
(The Sports Xchange) – Kentavious Caldwell-Pope scored 16 of his 21 points in the second half and the Detroit Pistons extended their winning streak to five games by holding off the Charlotte Hornets 112-105 on Friday night at The Palace.
