Lowly Asian nations on verge of World Cup pay windfall
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Soccer’s worst international side Bhutan are on the verge of a significant pay windfall if they can reach the second round of qualifying for the 2018 World Cup on Tuesday.
Serena breezes into fourth round at Indian Wells
INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) – Top seed Serena Williams made short work of Kazakhstan’s Zarina Diyas in the third round of the BNP Paribas Open on Sunday, obliterating her opponent 6-2 6-0 in just 53 minutes.
Ukraine urges allies to consider boycotting Russia’s 2018 World Cup
BERLIN (Reuters) – Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko urged his country’s allies to consider boycotting the 2018 soccer World Cup in Russia if Moscow does not pull all its troops out of his territory, in a German newspaper interview published on Mond…
Serena settles into tournament mode at Indian Wells
INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) – Two days after struggling with her emotions on her competitive return to the BNP Paribas Open, Serena Williams was in a much more relaxed mood on Sunday as she powered her way into the fourth round.
Federer and Nadal cruise, Wawrinka goes out
INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) – Roger Federer wasted little time easing into the third round of the BNP Paribas Open on Sunday but his fellow Swiss Stan Wawrinka became the first big name to be sent packing at the elite men’s event.
Westbrook leads Thunder to 109-100 win over Bulls
(The Sports Xchange) – Guard Russell Westbrook scored 36 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 109-100 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Sunday at the Chesapeake Energy Arena.
New York City FC stage home opener at Yankee Stadium
NEW YORK (Reuters) – New York City FC celebrated their Big Apple opening in style at Yankee Stadium with captain David Villa scoring and taking an emotional curtain call in their Major League Soccer home debut on Sunday.
New York City FC savor reception at Yankee Stadium home
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The brand new New York City FC felt right at home in their Yankee Stadium debut on Sunday and were moved by the support they received from 43,000 fans at the iconic baseball ballpark.
Spieth wins Valspar after playoff thriller
(Reuters) – American Jordan Spieth won the Valspar Championship in dramatic fashion on Sunday, triumphing in a three-way playoff, with a superb 28-foot birdie putt on the third playoff hole.
Serena breezes into fourth round at Indian Wells
INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) – Top seed Serena Williams made short work of Kazakhstan’s Zarina Diyas in the third round of the BNP Paribas Open on Sunday, obliterating her opponent 6-2 6-0 in just 53 minutes.
