Red Bulls battle back for draw at D.C, Union get first win
(Reuters) – Winger Lloyd Sam grabbed a 90th minute equaliser for the New York Red Bulls to earn a 2-2 draw at Eastern Conference leaders D.C. United in Major League Soccer on Saturday.
Bolt keen on Gatlin showdown, any time
KINGSTON (Reuters) – Usain Bolt kicked off his campaign to win sprint honours at Beijing’s World Championships later this year on Saturday and said he would be willing to face American rival Justin Gatlin at any time.
Spieth refuses to crack under Masters pressure
AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) – The biggest names in golf put major pressure on Jordan Spieth but the young American refused to crack, carding a two-under 70 on Saturday to take a four-shot lead into the final round of the Masters.
More mature, Hackett still has the champion touch: coach
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Australian swimming great Grant Hackett has lost none of the “champion” touch following a six-year break from the pool but will head to the world championships a more mature competitor, according to his long-time coach Denis Cotte…
Sock downs Anderson to reach first ATP final
(Reuters) – American Jack Sock reached his first ATP Tour final when he beat big-serving South African Kevin Anderson at the U.S. Men’s Claycourt Championship in Houston on Saturday.
Spieth refuses to crack under Masters pressure
AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) – The biggest names in golf put major pressure on Jordan Spieth but the young American refused to crack, carding a two-under 70 on Saturday to take a four-shot lead into the final round of the Masters.
Sock downs Anderson to reach first ATP final
(Reuters) – American Jack Sock reached his first ATP Tour final when he beat big-serving South African Kevin Anderson at the U.S. Men’s Claycourt Championship in Houston on Saturday.
Marquez grabs pole in Texas after pit lane sprint
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) – MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez took pole position at the Grand Prix of the Americas with seconds to spare on Saturday after clambering over a wall and sprinting down pitlane to jump on his spare Honda.
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.
Tiger defies odds with resurgence in his short game
AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) – Totally overshadowed by the brilliant play of American young gun Jordan Spieth at this week’s Masters has been the remarkable resurgence to form by Tiger Woods.