Spieth claims wire-to-wire victory at Masters
AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) – Young gun Jordan Spieth, evoking memories of Tiger Woods at Augusta National 18 years ago, added his name to golf’s record books with a stunning wire-to-wire victory by four shots at the Masters on Sunday.
Marquez completes hat-trick of wins in Austin
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) – MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez roared back to his dominant best with a commanding win from pole position in the Grand Prix of the Americas on Sunday after a start delayed by water on the track.
India’s Mirza climbs to top of doubles ranking
(Reuters) – Sania Mirza became the first Indian to climb to the top of the WTA doubles ranking after she teamed up with Swiss great Martina Hingis to claim the Family Circle Cup title.
Kerber beats Keys in gripping Charleston final
(Reuters) – Germany’s Angelique Kerber defeated American Madison Keys 6-2 4-6 7-5 in an enthralling final of the Family Circle Cup at Charleston, South Carolina on Sunday.
Schmiedlova claims first WTA title
(Reuters) – Slovakia’s Anna Karolina Schmiedlova claimed her first WTA title and deprived Camila Giorgi her own milestone with a 6-4 6-3 victory in the Katowice Open final on Sunday.
‘Selfish’ Hamilton leads Mercedes one-two in China
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Lewis Hamilton shrugged off accusations of selfish driving from beaten team mate Nico Rosberg on Sunday after the Formula One world champion led Mercedes to a Chinese Grand Prix one-two finish.
Japan’s ironman Hagino wins fourth national title
(Reuters) – Kosuke Hagino, Japan’s ironman swimmer, collected his fourth title at the national championships on Sunday.
Kenyan Korir wins Paris marathon
PARIS (Reuters) – Kenya’s Mark Korir won the Paris marathon on Sunday, clocking two hours five minutes and 49 seconds to cover the 42.195 km distance.
Kerber defeats Petkovic, to face Keys in Charleston final
(Reuters) – Angelique Kerber defeated fellow German Andrea Petkovic in straight sets on Saturday to reach the final of the Family Circle Cup where she will face American Madison Keys.
Norman feels sorry for fallen Woods
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Former world number one Greg Norman has said he feels sorry for Tiger Woods’ position as a fallen idol but believes the American’s travails showed even the greatest individuals would have their “weaknesses” exposed.
