Arrieta pitches another gem in Cubs’ 2-0 win
(The Sports Xchange) – Jake Arrieta allowed four hits in eight scoreless innings as the Cubs beat Arizona 2-0 in his first start since he threw a no-hitter against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday.
Another escape for American Young at Open
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Donald Young was hailed as a tennis prodigy and future grand slam winner at age 15. By 19 he was branded a has-been.
Australia dominate second half for 47-10 win over U.S.
(Reuters) – Australia turned a narrow half-time lead into a comfortable 47-10 victory over the United States in a World Cup warm-up game in Chicago on Saturday.
Hoffman leads as Spieth misses cut at Deutsche Bank
(Reuters) – Former winner Charley Hoffman earned a three-shot lead after the second round at the Deutsche Bank Championship on Saturday, while fellow American Jordan Spieth missed consecutive cuts for the first time in his career.
Honda feel the heat as tensions rise
MONZA, Italy (Reuters) – McLaren’s engine partners Honda faced a media battering on Saturday after the team showed no signs of improvement in Italian Grand Prix qualifying and internal strains rose to the surface.
Federer, Konta shine again under U.S. Open sun
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Roger Federer produced another bright effort while Britain’s Johanna Konta continued to enjoy her time in the sun and the U.S. Open spotlight on Saturday reaching the fourth round of a grand slam for the first time.
Zico wants September debate with FIFA rivals: source
BERNE (Reuters) – FIFA presidential candidate Zico wants to hold a debate with his rivals in Zurich later this month, a source close to the former Brazilian international told Reuters on Saturday.
Not even idol Woods can lift Nadal, who vows to fight on
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Not even the presence of his sporting inspiration, Tiger Woods, at the U.S. Open could lift Rafa Nadal to his accustomed heights at Flushing Meadows, leaving the Spaniard to assess his recent shortcomings on the court.
Federer wins third-round match in straight sets
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Five-times U.S. Open winner Roger Federer took another straight-sets step at the 2015 championships with a 6-3 6-4 6-4 third-round victory over Philipp Kohlschreiber at Flushing Meadows on Saturday.
Australian rugby league champion Hayne makes 49ers’ final roster
(Reuters) – Australian rugby league champion Jarryd Hayne is set to realize his dream of playing in the National Football League after making the San Francisco 49ers final roster on Saturday.
