Rangers sign Desmond on one-year deal: reports
(Reuters) – The Texas Rangers have agreed to a one-year contract worth $8 million with former All-Star shortstop Ian Desmond, pending a physical, according to multiple reports on Sunday.
Vonn shrugs off injury to extend World Cup lead
(Reuters) – Lindsey Vonn, skiing with a knee brace to protect a hairline fracture, extended her World Cup lead on Sunday with 13th place in the Soldeu combined event in Andorra.
Curry delivers again as Warriors beat Thunder
(The Sports Xchange) – For two days, Golden State guard Stephen Curry had to listen to former NBA players critique his game. From calling him just a perimeter player to saying he wouldn’t handle the tough defenses of previous eras was spouted throughou…
Thompson reaches new heights after big win in Thailand
(Reuters) – Lexi Thompson overcame an early scare before easing to a six-stroke victory at the Honda LPGA Thailand event on Sunday with a win that will also lifts the American to number three in the world rankings.
Steady Oosthuizen claims one-stroke win in Perth
(Reuters) – Louis Oosthuizen overcame a nervous start to eke out a one-stroke victory at the Perth International on Sunday, the South African securing his eighth European Tour title on his first ever visit to Australia.
French great Cammas impressed by Ainslie in Oman
LONDON (Reuters) – French sailing great Franck Cammas is impressed with Sir Ben Ainslie’s team Land Rover BAR after the British Olympic gold medalist moved up to second place after the first day’s racing in the America’s Cup World Series (ACWS) in Oman…
Quarterback Manning to announce retirement, report says
(Reuters) – Quarterback great Peyton Manning is expected to announce his retirement within a week, the Denver Post reported on Saturday.
Keflezighi sets sights for Rio marathon at age 41
(Reuters) – Meb Keflezighi has run past his humble beginnings, his marathon opponents and his advanced age as he reaches distances only he can see. When the Rio Olympics are held in August, Keflezighi, who turns 41 in May, will be the oldest United Sta…
Scott and Garcia share Honda Classic lead
(Reuters) – Adam Scott survived a nightmare 15th hole to move one step closer to a 12th PGA Tour victory as he ended the third round of the Honda Classic in a tie for the lead with Sergio Garcia at Palm Beach Gardens in Florida on Saturday.
Wawrinka wins Dubai title after marathon tiebreak
DUBAI (Reuters) – Stan Wawrinka edged out Cypriot Marcos Baghdatis in a nerve-jangling, near-30 minute tiebreak to secure the Dubai Duty Free Championship with a 6-4 7-6(13) triumph on Saturday.
