Hirscher wins opening slalom leg
BEAVER CREEK, Colorado (Reuters) – Reigning champion Marcel Hirscher put himself in pole position to claim his third gold medal of the alpine ski world championships, posting the fastest time in the opening leg of the men’s slalom on Sunday.
Buoyant Halep eyes maiden grand slam in 2015
DUBAI (Reuters) – Romania’s Simona Halep believes she now has the mental fortitude to claim a maiden grand slam title and complete a remarkable rise that has propelled from outsider to world number.
Dodt claims upset Thai triumph over Thongchai, Hend
(Reuters) – Australian Andrew Dodt fired another brilliant five-under-par 67 to claim the European Tour’s inaugural Thailand Classic on Sunday by one shot from home favorite Thongchai Jaidee and overnight leader Scott Hend.
Nishikori ekes out three-set win in Memphis semi-final
(Reuters) – Top seed Kei Nishikori is on track for a three-peat at the Memphis Open after a narrow semi-final victory on Saturday.
Sharp-shooter Curry wins three-point contest
(The Sports Xchange) – Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry made 13 shots in a row near the end and finished with a record 27 points in a terrific perimeter display to win the three-point shootout in New York on Saturday.
NBA-Commissioner wants longer season so players get more rest
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The National Basketball Association wants to reduce the number of times that teams are scheduled to play four games in five nights next season, commissioner Adam Silver said on Saturday.
Centrowitz edges Willis in rousing Millrose mile
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Matt Centrowitz held off New Zealander Nick Willis in a shoulder-to-shoulder duel down the stretch to win Saturday’s thrilling Wanamaker Mile at the 108th Millrose Games.
Well-rested Furyk fires 63 for one-shot Pebble Beach lead
(Reuters) – Jim Furyk, who dusted off his clubs this week after a five-month break, surged into the lead after the third round at the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am on Saturday.
Shiffrin defends world slalom crown
BEAVER CREEK, Colorado (Reuters) – Mikaela Shiffrin soaked up the pressure and defended her alpine ski world championship slalom crown in thrilling style on Saturday to give the United States a golden finish to the women’s competition.
National Hockey League roundup
(The Sports Xchange) – The Dallas Stars placed forwards Tyler Seguin (lower body) and Patrick Eaves (concussion) on injured reserve on Saturday.
