Ding defies injury to win second world title
(Reuters) – China’s Ding Ning has claimed a second women’s singles world title by battling through an ankle injury that left her in a heap to beat compatriot Liu Shiwen 4-3 in the final.
Berlusconi will keep control of AC Milan, Fininvest says
MILAN (Reuters) – Silvio Berlusconi will keep control of his AC Milan soccer club but could sell a minority stake, his holding company said on Saturday following talks between the former Italian prime minister and Thai businessman Bee Taechaubol.
Thompson, Park share lead at North Texas Shootout
(Reuters) – American Lexi Thompson fired three-under 68 to tie South Korea’s Park In-bee for the lead after the third round of the North Texas Shootout at TPC Las Colinas in Irving, Texas, on Saturday.
American Pharoah rallies to win Kentucky Derby
(Reuters) – American Pharoah, using a sweeping move from the outside, won a thrilling duel with Firing Line to claim the 141st running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, on Saturday.
Vegas ready to rumble as megafight enters final countdown
LAS VEGAS (Reuters) – After a night of New Year’s Eve style partying, Las Vegas awoke ready to rumble on Saturday as the ‘Fight of the Century’ between unbeaten Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao entered the final countdown.
Favorite American Pharoah wins Kentucky Derby
(Reuters) – Favorite American Pharoah, using a sweeping move from the outside, won a thrilling duel with Firing Line to claim the 141st running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky on Saturday.
McIlroy through to the final eight at Match Play
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – World number one and top seed Rory McIlroy routed Japan’s 16th seeded Hideki Matsuyama 6&5 Saturday to move through to the afternoon quarter-finals of the World Golf Championships Match Play Championship.
Rangers even series with win over Capitals
NEW YORK – Less than 48 hours after losing Game One in heartbreaking fashion, the New York Rangers responded with a 3-2 victory over the Washington Capitals to square their NHL second-round series at Madison Square Garden on Saturday.
International Star scratched from Derby field
(Reuters) – International Star has been scratched from Saturday’s Kentucky Derby over concerns over a possible abscess in his left front foot, owner Ken Ramsey said.
Federer needs three sets to make Istanbul final
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Roger Federer stood one match away from his first claycourt title in three years after reaching the final of the inaugural Istanbul Open with a 2-6 6-2 7-5 win over Argentine eighth seed Diego Schwartzman on Saturday.
