Radwanska books WTA Finals place with Tianjin title
(Reuters) – Poland’s Agnieszka Radwanska booked a spot at the end of season WTA Finals in Singapore after outclassing Montenegrin Danka Kovinic to win the Tianjin Open in China on Sunday.
Kuchar clan prove a winning combination in Fiji
(Reuters) – Matt Kuchar secured a four-stroke victory at the Fiji International on Sunday, savoring a special moment with his father, who carried his bag throughout the tournament.
Thompson pulls strings to triumph over yo-yo Ko
(Reuters) – American Lexi Thompson took advantage of a faltering final round by world number two Lydia Ko to claim the $2 million LPGA KEB Hana Bank Championship by one shot in Incheon on Sunday.
Marquez snatches last-gasp win in Australia
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Outgoing MotoGP champion Marc Marquez snatched the lead from Jorge Lorenzo on a thrilling last lap to win a classic Australian Grand Prix on Sunday, with championship leader Valentino Rossi finishing fourth.
Mets beat Cubs in National League championship opener
NEW YORK (Reuters) – New York Mets starter Matt Harvey retired the first 12 batters on the way to a masterful 4-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs in the chilly opener of the National League Championship Series on Saturday.
Steele leads at PGA Tour opener, Rose in the hunt
(Reuters) – Brendan Steele shot a three-under-par 69 to retain the lead after the third round of the Frys.com Open on Saturday, while world number three Rory McIlroy endured another mediocre day on the greens in northern California to slide out of cont…
Fore! McIlroy nearly struck by drive
(Reuters) – Rory McIlroy had a narrow escape on Saturday when a drive from big-hitting Argentine Emiliano Grillo missed him by inches during the third round of the Frys.com Open in California.
Columbus, Montreal secure MLS playoff berths
(Reuters) – Columbus Crew locked up a spot in the Major League Soccer playoffs, and vaulted into contention for a first-round bye, with a 2-0 away victory over Toronto FC on Saturday, while Montreal also booked their place after a 1-0 win at New Englan…
Australian sailing pressures Rio over water pollution
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Australia’s Olympic sailing boss Peter Conde has called on the sport to pressure Rio Olympics organizers to clean up water pollution ahead of next year’s Games.
Royals stun Blue Jays to grab 2-0 series lead
(Reuters) – The Kansas City Royals saw their chance and took it, exploding for five runs in the seventh inning to steal a 6-3 win over the stunned Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday and seize a commanding 2-0 lead in the American League Championship Series….
