Teams lose sleep over Rio night races
KAZAN, Russia (Reuters) – As soon as the world championships concluded on Sunday, swimming’s top nations were setting their sights on an all together different proposition — how to deal with midnight finishes during the Rio 2016 Olympics.
Pirates rally past Dodgers to cap sweep
(The Sports Xchange) – Pirates manager Clint Hurdle was able to sum up Pittsburgh’s win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday in one word.
Henry reels in Barracuda with playoff eagle
(Reuters) – J.J. Henry sank an 18-foot eagle putt from off the green at the second extra hole to beat Kyle Reifers in a playoff at the Barracuda Championship on Sunday.
Brazil coach blasts Chinese Olympic champ Sun
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – The coach of Brazil’s national swimming team says China’s Olympic champion Sun Yang tried to elbow and kick a female swimmer at the world championships on Sunday and that he has also caused problems for other teams.
Dos Santos scores on MLS debut as Galaxy win again
(Reuters) – Giovani dos Santos scored on his Major League Soccer debut as the Los Angeles Galaxy continued their sizzling home form with a 3-1 win over the slumping Seattle Sounders.
Kerber, Stephens win women’s finals
(Reuters) – Angelique Kerber of Germany beat Karolina Pliskova in a tight three-set battle in the finals of the Bank of the West Classic on Sunday to match Serena Williams for most tournament titles this season.
Lowry triumphs with clutch display at Firestone
AKRON, Ohio (Reuters) – Ireland’s Shane Lowry, helped by sensational recovery shots at the 10th and 18th that both led to birdies, clinched his first PGA Tour victory by two strokes at the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational on Sunday.
Phelps sets fastest time of year in 200m medley
(Reuters) – Michael Phelps continued his brilliant comeback when he swam the fastest time in the world this year to win the 200 meters individual medley at the U.S. championships in San Antonio on Sunday.
Lowry triumphs with clutch display at Firestone
AKRON, Ohio (Reuters) – Ireland’s Shane Lowry, helped by sensational recovery shots at the 10th and 18th that both led to birdies, clinched his first PGA Tour victory by two strokes at the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational on Sunday.
Blue Jays complete sweep at Yankee Stadium
(The Sports Xchange) – Most of the talk has been about the new additions to the Toronto Blue Jays. On Sunday, it was a trio of players who have been here all season guiding the Blue Jays to their latest win.
