Westbrook leads West to All-Star victory
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Russell Westbrook exploded for 41 points to lead the Western Conference to a 163-158 victory over the East in the 64th NBA All-Star Game on Sunday.
Top seed Nishikori wins Memphis Open in straight sets
(Reuters) – Top seed Kei Nishikori of Japan became the first player to win three consecutive Memphis Open tennis tournament titles when he prevailed in straight sets on Sunday.
Late golds give U.S. ideal boost at worlds
BEAVER CREEK, Colorado (Reuters) – After a surprisingly slow start to the alpine ski world championships, the United States finished with a flurry of two gold medals to captivate their home fans and inspire skiers of the future.
Emotional Snedeker wins Pebble Beach by three shots
(Reuters) – An emotional Brandt Snedeker ended a 17-month title drought when he carded a closing five-under-par 67 to win the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am by three strokes on Sunday.
Frenchman Grange wins world slalom crown
BEAVER CREEK, Colorado (Reuters) – Frenchman Jean-Baptiste Grange closed the alpine ski world championships with an upset, driving through a blizzard to win the slalom gold medal on Sunday as defending champion Marcel Hirscher skidded out.
Retired defenseman Steve Montador dead at 35
(Reuters) – Former teams, team mates and union officials paid tribute to retired NHL defenseman Steve Montador on Sunday after he was found dead at home at the age of 35.
Top seed Nishikori wins Memphis Open in straight sets
(Reuters) – Top seed Kei Nishikori completed a Tennessee triple when he won the Memphis Open tennis tournament in straight sets on Sunday.
Jeff Gordon takes Daytona 500 pole
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida (Reuters) – Jeff Gordon held off team mate Jimmie Johnson to take the pole for the final Daytona 500 of his career on Sunday.
Frenchman Grange wins world slalom crown
BEAVER CREEK, Colorado (Reuters) – Frenchman Jean-Baptiste Grange stole the limelight from reigning champion Marcel Hirscher of Austria to win the men’s slalom on Sunday in the final event of the alpine ski world championships.
Wawrinka downs Berdych to win Rotterdam title
(Reuters) – Stanislas Wawrinka claimed his first indoor silverware when he beat holder Tomas Berdych 4-6 6-3 6-4 to win the ABN-AMRO World Tennis Tournament in Rotterdam on Sunday.
