Radwanska wins Pan Pacific Open title
TOKYO (Reuters) – Poland’s Agnieszka Radwanska beat rising star Belinda Bencic 6-2 6-2 in the final of the Pan Pacific Open on Sunday to capture her first WTA title in more than a year and return to the world’s top 10 rankings.
Angels keep pace in race with Freese’s homer in ninth
(The Sports Xchange) – As the clock approaches midnight on the season, the Los Angeles Angels refuse to turn into pumpkins.
Adi double maintains Portland’s playoff push
(Reuters) – Nigerian striker Fanendo Adi scored twice to keep the Portland Timbers on track for a playoff spot with a 2-1 win at the Columbus Crew on Saturday.
Mercedes wait for Red Bull and Renault engine news
SUZUKA, Japan (Reuters) – Mercedes are interested in supplying engines to Formula One tail-enders Manor Marussia next season once Renault and Red Bull have sorted themselves out.
Mets in playoffs after clinching NL East title
(Reuters) – The New York Mets are back in the Major League Baseball playoffs for the first time since 2006, after clinching the National League East division championship on Saturday.
Armitstead wins women’s road race in late sprint
RICHMOND, Virginia (Reuters) – Lizzie Armitstead of Britain won a drag race to the finish with Anna van der Breggen to claim a breath-taking victory at the road cycling world championships on Saturday.
Spieth leapfrogs Stenson for Tour Championship lead
ATLANTA (Reuters) – Jordan Spieth used the magic of his putter to overtake Henrik Stenson and grab a one-stroke lead after Saturday’s water-logged third round of the season-ending Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club.
Injured St. Louis pitcher Martinez to miss playoffs
(Reuters) – St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Carlos Martinez will miss the rest of the season due to a shoulder strain, the Major League Baseball team announced on Saturday.
Blatter could face FIFA ethics investigation
(Reuters) – FIFA President Sepp Blatter, already facing a criminal investigation from Swiss prosecutors, may now come under scrutiny from his organization’s own ethics investigators if they find evidence of potential wrongdoing, according to FIFA’s eth…
India’s Khanna named among three ITF vice presidents
LONDON (Reuters) – India’s Anil Khanna was named one of three vice presidents of the International Tennis Federation (ITF) on Saturday, a day after missing out to David Haggerty in a vote for the top job.
