Tomlinson’s inside-the-park homer sparks Giants’ win
(The Sports Xchange) – As he rounded third base, running out of gas and headed for home, San Francisco Giants second baseman Kelby Tomlinson could think of only one thing.
Klinsmann opts for experience for U.S.-Mexico showdown
(Reuters) – United States coach Jurgen Klinsmann has turned to experience for next Saturday’s important CONCACAF Cup playoff match against Mexico in Pasadena, California.
Angels’ comeback in the ninth stuns Rangers
(The Sports Xchange) – The Los Angeles Angels were not ready to see the Texas Rangers do any celebrating Saturday.
American Pharoah ‘just cruising’ in final workout
(Reuters) – Triple Crown winner American Pharoah was “just cruising”, said trainer Bob Baffert, as the 3-year-old completed his final Santa Anita workout on Saturday before he ends his stellar career at this month’s Breeders’ Cup Classic.
Dane Olesen holds lead at Dunhill Links Championship
(Reuters) – Denmark’s Thorbjorn Olesen takes a three-stroke lead into the final round of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship after firing a seven-under-par 65 at St Andrews on Saturday.
Wide receiver Smith ‘week-to-week’ for injury-hit Ravens
(Reuters) – Baltimore’s 23-20 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday took a heavy toll on the Ravens Saturday with Michael Campanaro being placed on injured reserve and fellow wide receiver Steve Smith listed as “week-to-week”.
Canadian Aubut resigns after sexual harassment allegations
(Reuters) – Marcel Aubut resigned as president of the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) on Saturday, three days after stepping aside pending an investigation into an allegation that he sexually harassed a female colleague.
Ferrer and Lopez set up all-Spanish final in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – David Ferrer advanced to his 50th career final after he and Feliciano Lopez both survived grueling semi-final encounters at the Malaysian Open on Saturday to set up an all-Spanish decider.
Platini called French sports ministry to insist he’s clean
PARIS (Reuters) – UEFA president Michel Platini, freshly embroiled in the FIFA scandal over a 1.8-million euro payment he received from president Sepp Blatter, called the French sports ministry to insist he had done nothing wrong.
Singapore World Cup finals canceled because of haze
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – The thick smog shrouding Singapore has led to the cancellation of the first night of finals at swimming’s World Cup series on Saturday.
