More Japanese Giants caught up in betting scandal
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese professional baseball’s governing body said on Wednesday an investigation has found two more players from the Yomiuri Giants were involved in illegal betting.
Serena to start 2016 at Hopman Cup in Perth
(Reuters) – World number one Serena Williams will again launch her season at the Hopman Cup in Australia, tournament organizers said on Wednesday.
Steenkamp’s mother says wants no revenge against Pistorius
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – The mother of slain model Reeva Steenkamp said on Wednesday she had no “feelings of revenge” toward South African Paralympian Oscar Pistorius, who was released into house arrest this week just under a year into his five-year ja…
In a series hole, Cubs vow to keep swinging
CHICAGO (Reuters) – History has not often been kind to the Cubs, Chicago’s popular but seldom successful north side baseball franchise, but the young team remains hopeful they can continue their post-season run.
Mets beat Cubs, one win away from World Series
CHICAGO (Reuters) – The New York Mets snapped a 2-2 tie on a wild-pitch strikeout on the way to beating the Chicago Cubs 5-2 on Tuesday, putting them one win away from the World Series.
Royal Rios gives Blue Jays fans more reason to boo
TORONTO (Reuters) – Former Blue Jay Alex Rios has been the main target of Toronto fans’ hostility during the American League Championship Series and on Tuesday the big Kansas City outfielder gave them more reason to jeer.
Royals rout Jays, one win from World Series berth
TORONTO (Reuters) – The Kansas City Royals pounced early then powered their way to a 14-2 demolition of the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday to move one win away from reaching the World Series for a second consecutive year.
Royals rout Jays, one win from World Series berth
TORONTO (Reuters) – The Kansas City Royals pounced early then powered their way to a 14-2 demolition of the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday to move one win away from reaching the World Series for a second consecutive year.
Yankees’ Tanaka has elbow surgery, will return in 2016
(Reuters) – Japanese right-hander Masahiro Tanaka had surgery on Tuesday to remove a bone spur in his pitching elbow and is expected to be ready for the 2016 Major League Baseball season, the New York Yankees said.
American Pharoah dazzles in ‘last serious drill’
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Triple Crown winner American Pharoah produced dazzling form on Tuesday in “the last serious drill of his life” while preparing for his racing farewell at the $5 million Breeders’ Cup Classic later this month.
