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.
Porte claims second Paris-Nice title
NICE, France (Reuters) – Australian Richie Porte claimed his second Paris-Nice title on Sunday thanks to a commanding ride in the final stage, an uphill individual time to the Col d’Eze.
Coetzee draws on home experience to win Tshwane Open
PRETORIA (Reuters) – George Coetzee recorded a final round 65 on his home course at Pretoria Country Club to win the Tshwane Open on Sunday, seeing off the challenge of South African compatriot Jacques Blaauw by one stroke. A birdie at the 17th hole he…
Global race organizers on 24-hour Cyclone Pam alert
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (Reuters) – Volvo Ocean Race organizers have launched a 24-hour watch system on their fleet but latest predictions on Sunday indicated that the worst of Cyclone Pam was likely to miss Auckland after wreaking havoc in the South Pac…
Tour boss calls on other sports to order independent reports
NICE, France (Reuters) – Tour de France director Christian Prudhomme on Sunday urged other international federations to investigate their sport after the UCI published an independent report into cycling’s ugly past last week.
Hamilton wins season-opening Australian GP
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Lewis Hamilton’s world championship defense got off to a flying start on Sunday with a crushing victory for Mercedes in the season-opening Australian Grand Prix as Formula One rivals succumbed to a farcical rash of reliability pro…
Mercedes enjoy laugh last on day of high farce
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – A podium appearance by Hollywood strong-man Arnold Schwarzenegger seemed a suitable conclusion for a farcical Sunday at the Australian Grand Prix, where only 11 cars finished and Mercedes’ dominance was almost embarrassing for the…
20km walk record falls again, Suzuki sets new mark
(Reuters) – The men’s 20 kilometers race walk world record was broken for the second time in a week on Sunday when Japan’s Yusuke Suzuki set a new mark at the Asian Race Walking Championships.
Seeds Djokovic, Murray and Nishikori all advance
INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) – Australian Open champion and top seed Novak Djokovic launched his BNP Paribas Open title defense in ruthless style on Saturday, crushing Cypriot Marcos Baghdatis 6-1 6-3 in the second round.
Sharapova, Pennetta and Bouchard progress
INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) – Twice winner Maria Sharapova and reigning champion Flavia Pennetta advanced to the third round of the BNP Paribas Open on Saturday, though in sharply contrasting fashion.
