Schwartzel wins opening event of new European Tour season
MALELANE, South Africa (Reuters) – South Africa’s Charl Schwartzel won the Alfred Dunhill Championship by four shots at Leopard Creek Country Club on Sunday to clinch the first tournament of the new European Tour season.
No regrets on exposing Russia doping: whistleblowers
LONDON (Reuters) – The husband and wife who blew the whistle on doping in Russian athletics say they have no regrets about speaking up and exposing cheats despite being accused of betraying their own country.
Local Jones holds off Spieth, Scott to win Australian Open
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Matt Jones held off world number one Jordan Spieth and a charging Adam Scott on his home course to win the 100th edition of the Australian Open by a stroke after a dramatic final round on Sunday.
Mavericks halt three-game skid after Nuggets go cold
(The Sports Xchange) – A stone cold third period from the Denver Nuggets allowed the Dallas Mavericks to flip the contest and record a 92-81 victory on Saturday to snap a three game losing streak.
Spurs send defensive message in win over Hawks
(The Sports Xchange) – Defense is usually an aspect that San Antonio rounds into form as the year progresses but through their first 17 games the Spurs are ahead of schedule, a sign of trouble for the rest of the NBA.
Rum-fuelled Pampling on his way to Troon after course record
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Fueled by a dose of Queensland rum, Rod Pampling sank a 60-foot eagle putt on the 18th green for a course record 10-under-par 61 in the final round of the Australian Open on Sunday.
Briton Fury crowned world champion after beating Klitschko
DUESSELDORF, Germany (Reuters) – Underdog Tyson Fury caused a huge boxing upset on Saturday, stunning Wladimir Klitschko with a points victory to snatch the champion’s four titles and become the first Briton to hold a world heavyweight crown since 2011…
Briton Fury beats world heavyweight champion Klitschko
DUESSELDORF, Germany (Reuters) – Tyson Fury caused a huge boxing upset on Saturday, stunning Wladimir Klitschko with a points victory to snatch the champion’s four titles and become the first Briton to hold a world heavyweight crown since 2011.
Mercedes seeks guidance on partnership agreements
ABU DHABI (Reuters) – Formula One world champions Mercedes have denied targeting Ferrari in seeking clarification from the governing FIA about how much teams can work together to develop their cars.
Magnificent Murrays put Britain on brink of Davis Cup title
GHENT, Belgium (Reuters) – The magnificent Murrays, Andy and Jamie, put Britain within touching distance of a first Davis Cup triumph for 79 years with a doubles victory over Belgium duo David Goffin and Steve Darcis in Ghent on Saturday.
