Chelsea held at Sunderland, United and Arsenal win
LONDON (Reuters) – Chelsea’s seemingly irresistible march towards the title hit an unlikely roadblock at Sunderland on Saturday as they were held to a 0-0 draw having failed to score for the first time in their unbeaten Premier League season.
Oakland trades All-Star Donaldson to Blue Jays
(Reuters) – The Toronto Blue Jays made a surprise trade for All-Star third baseman Josh Donaldson from the Oakland A’s on Saturday in a deal which sees four players, including Brett Lawrie, head in the opposite direction.
McIlroy still upbeat despite mid-round collapse in Sydney
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Rory McIlroy suffered a spectacular two-hole meltdown in the third round of the Australian Open on Saturday but he was not quite ready to give up on his title defence after windy conditions kept his rivals in check.
Soccer legend Pelé’s health improving, remains in intensive care
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Brazilian soccer legend Pelé’s health continued to improve on Saturday although he remained in an intensive care unit to allow doctors to monitor a urinary tract infection, his hospital said.
Global racers surge on after cyclone warning
ALICANTE, Spain (Reuters) – The Volvo Ocean Race fleet survived a mid-Indian Ocean rendezvous with a tropical cyclone to continue their progress toward their Leg 2 destination of Abu Dhabi on Saturday.
Spieth shares lead after McIlroy blows up in Sydney
SYDNEY (Reuters) – American Jordan Spieth shot a two-under-par 69 for a share of a one-stroke lead with locals Greg Chalmers and Brett Rumford after blustery conditions caused chaos in the third round of the Australian Open on Saturday.
A’s trade Donaldson to Jays for Lawrie, prospects
(Reuters) – The Oakland Athletics have traded All-Star third baseman Josh Donaldson to the Blue Jays for his Toronto counterpart Bret Lawrie and three prospects, the A’s confirmed on Friday.
Former Ravens running back Ray Rice wins appeal, is eligible for NFL
(Reuters) – Former Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice has won an appeal of his indefinite suspension for domestic violence and is now eligible to sign with any National Football League team, the league said on Friday.
Thunder welcome back All-Star Westbrook from injury
(Reuters) – The struggling Oklahoma City Thunder gained a massive boost with their All-Star point guard Russell Westbrook set to make his return from injury against the New York Knicks on Friday.
Sainz joins Verstappen at Toro Rosso
LONDON (Reuters) – Spanish youngster Carlos Sainz, whose father and namesake was a double world rally champion in the 1990s, will race in Formula One next season with Toro Rosso in the youngest lineup on the starting grid.
