Lin wows crowd as Hornets sting Clippers in China
(Reuters) – Jeremy Lin scored 16 points off the bench to help the Charlotte Hornets prevail 106-94 over the Los Angeles Clippers in the first of two pre-season games in China on Sunday.
Emotional Korda tops Ko in Malaysia to end barren LPGA run
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – American Jessica Korda ended a miserable run of form in emphatic style by holding off world number two Lydia Ko to win the $2 million LPGA Malaysia on Sunday for her fourth career title.
I’m trying to do a good job, says beleaguered Klinsmann
PASADENA, California (Reuters) – United States coach Juergen Klinsmann was once again preparing to come under the harsh glare of scrutiny after his team lost their CONCACAF Cup playoff match to Mexico 3-2 in extra time on Saturday.
Pedrosa wins Japanese MotoGP, Rossi extends title lead
(Reuters) – Spain’s Dani Pedrosa claimed the 50th Grand Prix win of his career on Sunday, taking victory in the Japanese MotoGP as runner-up Valentino Rossi extended his lead in the championship standings.
Mexico clinches CONCACAF Cup with 3-2 win over U.S.
PASADENA, California (Reuters) – Mexico won a pulsating CONCACAF Cup playoff match against the United States 3-2 in extra time at the iconic Rose Bowl Stadium on Saturday to book their place in the next Confederations Cup.
Mets lose Game Two and Tejada against Dodgers
(Reuters) – The New York Mets lost shortstop Ruben Tejada with a fractured right fibula in a pivotal seventh inning when the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for a 5-2 win to tie the National League Division Series at 1-1 on Saturday.
Cubs put squeeze on Cardinals to level series
ST. LOUIS (Reuters) – After getting shut out by the St. Louis Cardinals in the National League Division Series opener, the Chicago Cubs were determined to put runs on the board in Saturday’s Game Two by any means necessary.
German Frodeno wins Ironman World Championship
(Reuters) – German Jan Frodeno iced his competitors to clinch his first triathlon Ironman World Championship with a dominating performance in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii on Saturday.
Brilliant Drogba goal puts Montreal on verge of playoffs
(Reuters) – Didier Drogba scored a brilliant early goal with a 30-yard free kick to give the visiting Montreal Impact a 1-0 victory over the Colorado Rapids on Saturday.
Suspended Blatter says won’t go down without a fight: paper
ZURICH (Reuters) – Sepp Blatter will battle on despite his suspension as head of world soccer body FIFA amid corruption investigations, he was quoted as saying by a Swiss newspaper.
