Brooks and Stone share lead as weather halts SA Open again
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Home prospect Brandon Stone sank five birdies in 11 holes of the third round to move to 10 under par and join Daniel Brooks on top of the leader board at the South African Open on Saturday before play was suspended because of a thunderstorm. It was the third successive day that inclement weather on South Africa’s Highveld had prematurely ended play at Glendower Golf Club with the field being summoned off the course at 3.25 pm local time (1325 GMT) because of the threa
FIFA panel tells Blatter, Platini why they were banned
ZURICH (Reuters) – FIFA’s ethics panel said on Saturday it had formally given outgoing President Sepp Blatter and European soccer head Michel Platini the reasons for their eight-year bans from the game, information both men could use in an appeal.
Els hoping to take a firm grip on the yips
JOHANNESBURG, (Reuters) – Ernie Els is determined to put struggles with his short putting game behind him by working with a changed grip and playing golf “properly” again this year after battling with the yips. The 46-year-old four-times major champion has missed some crucial short putts over the last year and again at the South African Open this week, where he duffed one from 18 inches on his way to missing the cut. “I’m really looking forward to playing golf properly this year. I’m tired
Azarenka sounds Australian Open warning with Brisbane win
(Reuters) – Victoria Azarenka displayed the form that could lead her to a hat-trick of Australian Open titles this month by brushing aside German fourth seed Angelique Kerber 6-3 6-1 in the Brisbane International final on Saturday.
Kyrgios helps Australia Green to win Hopman Cup
(Reuters) – Nick Kyrgios continued his impressive run of form ahead of this month’s Australian Open by powering the host nation to the mixed-team Hopman Cup title against Ukraine in Perth on Saturday.
Radwanska takes Riske for easy Shenzen triumph
(Reuters) – Poland’s Agnieszka Radwanska celebrated her rise to the top four of the world rankings with a 6-3 6-2 thumping of Alison Riske in the Shenzhen Open final on Saturday, her 18th WTA career title.
Spirited Stephens bags Auckland title as Melbourne looms
(Reuters) – Sloane Stephens ground down unseeded German Julia Goerges 7-5 6-2 to win the Auckland Classic on Saturday, the American ending a busy day at the office with a confidence-boosting triumph ahead of the Australian Open.
Spurs edge Knicks to keep home win streak alive
(The Sports Xchange) – San Antonio forward Kawhi Leonard scored 19 points and grabbed a team-high 12 rebounds as the Spurs shaded the New York Knicks 100-99 to win their 22nd straight home game this season.
Seahawks running back Lynch ruled out of wild card clash
(Reuters) – The Seattle Seahawks will be without running back Marshawn Lynch for Sunday’s wild card playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings, the National Football League team announced late on Friday.
Grizzles hold off Nuggets 91-84
(The Sports Xchange) – Zach Randolph scored a team-high 24 points off the bench as the Memphis Grizzlies held off the Denver Nuggets 91-84 victory at FedExForum.
