Internationals storm back in Presidents Cup
INCHEON, South Korea (Reuters) – The Internationals produced a stirring fightback on day two of the Presidents Cup, cutting the United States’ lead to a single point, with South Korean Bae Sang-moon grabbing a crucial win for his team by holing a press…
Zarco wins Moto2 title after Rabat withdraws injured
(Reuters) – France’s Johann Zarco won the Moto2 title after defending champion Tito Rabat withdrew injured ahead of Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix.
South African parole board meets again over Pistorius
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South Africa’s parole board will meet again on Friday to decide whether Oscar Pistorius should be let out of jail before he serves his full five-year sentence for killing girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in February 2013, a statement…
Youthful Astros beat Royals to take upper hand
(The Sports Xchange) – George Springer and Colby Rasmus homered, and Collin McHugh pitched six solid innings as the Houston Astros defeated the Kansas City Royals 5-2 Thursday night in the opener of an American League Division Series.
Youthful Astros launch ALDS with road win over Royals
(Reuters) – The Astros’ youth brigade set the tone with some deft small ball and finished off the reigning American League champion Kansas City Royals with home runs in claiming the upper hand in their AL Division Series.
Johnson scores two touchdowns as Colts beat Texans 27-20
(The Sports Xchange) – Wide receiver Andre Johnson scored twice against his former team, and the Indianapolis Colts recorded their 16th consecutive intradivision win with a 27-20 victory over the Houston Texans on Thursday night at NRG Stadium.
Ecuador stun Argentina to win 2-0 in Buenos Aires
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Two goals in two minutes gave Ecuador a shock 2-0 win over Argentina in Buenos Aires on Thursday as the Andean side got off to a flying start in their bid to reach the 2018 World Cup finals in Russia.
Chile beat Brazil 2-0 in opening World Cup qualifier
SANTIAGO (Reuters) – Chile got their 2018 World Cup campaign off to the perfect start on Thursday when two late goals gave them a 2-0 win over five-time champions Brazil.
Gallardo pitches Rangers to ALDS victory over Blue Jays
(The Sports Xchange) – Robinson Chirinos hit a two-run homer while Rougned Odor added a solo shot as the Texas Rangers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 5-3 on Thursday in the opener of their American League Division Series.
Dodgers the focus for Kershaw, not personal redemption
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw enters this postseason with a chance to atone for bitter playoff disappointment over the past two years but says team success, not personal satisfaction, is his main goal.
