Solo Murray seeks 32nd singles title in Dubai
DUBAI (Reuters) – Andy Murray will aim for a 32nd singles title in Dubai this week temporarily shorn of his coach and practice partners as he tries to put his latest grand slam disappointment behind him.
Federer enjoyed champagne after Australian Open defeat
DUBAI (Reuters) – Roger Federer believes his early exit from the Australian Open has provided him with the silver lining of crucial extra practice time for the long season ahead — and he even celebrated the setback with a glass of champagne.
Indian Lahiri wins second European Tour title in playoff
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Local favorite Anirban Lahiri won a playoff against compatriot SSP Chawrasia to claim his second European Tour title in two weeks at the Indian Open on Sunday.
Ko overcomes Yang to become youngest Australian Open winner
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – World number one Lydia Ko became the youngest Australian Open winner on Sunday, prevailing in her final round duel with South Korean Amy Yang to add another title to her ever-growing list of achievements.
Nadal stunned by Fognini in Rio semi-final
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Fabio Fognini pulled off a huge upset, stunning top seed and holder Rafa Nadal 1-6 6-2 7-5 in the Rio Open semi-final on Saturday.
Croatian Karlovic, American Young to meet in Delray final
(Reuters) – Ivo Karlovic will seek to keep the Delray Beach Open title in Croatian hands when he plays American Donald Young in Sunday’s final in Florida.
Busch brothers ruled out of Daytona 500
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida (Reuters) – The Busch family suffered a second setback in as many days when younger sibling Kyle broke his leg in a support race to join suspended older brother Kurt on the sidelines of Sunday’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season-op…
Goosen moves two ahead at tricky Riviera
PACIFIC PALISADES, California (Reuters) – South African veteran Retief Goosen survived a trying time on the back nine in tough scoring conditions at the Northern Trust Open to stretch his lead to two shots after the third round on Saturday.
Major League Baseball roundup
(The Sports Xchange) – New York Yankees left-hander CC Sabathia, who was limited to eight starts last year after injuring his knee in May, told reporters Saturday that he is still taking platelet-rich plasma injections to treat the knee.
National Basketball Association roundup
(The Sports Xchange) – Center Kendrick Perkins finalized a buyout with the Utah Jazz and will sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
