Vintage Federer seals first Davis Cup for Switzerland
LILLE, France (Reuters) – Roger Federer produced a vintage performance to crush Richard Gasquet 6-4 6-2 6-2 and seal Switzerland’s maiden Davis Cup title with a 3-1 win over hosts France on Sunday.
Ice man Stenson overcomes nerves to retain Dubai title
DUBAI (Reuters) – Defending champion Henrik Stenson retained the $8 million DP World Tour Championship on Sunday, carding a final-round 70 to finish two shots clear and cement his status as Europe’s number two golfer.
McIlroy eyes green jacket after stellar 2014
DUBAI (Reuters) – As he picked up the European money list trophy for the second time in three seasons on Sunday, Rory McIlroy had two words to say when asked for his goals for 2015: “Green Jacket”.
Mamat marches to Manila Masters title
MANILA (Reuters) – Singaporean Mardan Mamat romped to an emotional six-shot win at the $1 million Manila Masters on Sunday to preserve his playing privileges on the Asian Tour for another two years.
Gasquet to face Federer in Davis Cup singles
LILLE, France (Reuters) – Richard Gasquet was called up in place of Jo-Wilfried Tsonga to face Roger Federer in the first reverse singles of the Davis Cup final between France and Switzerland, organizers said on Sunday.
Ronaldo well on the way to smashing La Liga record
MADRID (Reuters) – While Barcelona forward Lionel Messi was busy breaking the all-time La Liga scoring record on Saturday, Cristiano Ronaldo took a step closer to smashing the best for a single season of 50 goals also held by his Argentine rival.
Smile firmly back on record-man Messi’s face
BARCELONA (Reuters) – Lionel Messi seemed to have lost some of his infectious joy in playing soccer in recent times but the smile was firmly back on his face on Saturday after he broke the six decades-old La Liga scoring record.
Alonso hits back at Ferrari boss Mattiacci
ABU DHABI (Reuters) – Fernando Alonso has hit back at Ferrari principal Marco Mattiacci for saying that Sebastian Vettel would bring “the utmost motivation and commitment” to the Formula One team when he replaces the Spaniard next season.
Scott denied by masterful bunker shot in Melbourne
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Nick Cullen nervelessly struck a sublime bunker shot for a tap-in par putt on the last hole to win the Australian Masters by a stroke in Melbourne and frustrate Adam Scott’s bid for a hat-trick of titles on Sunday.
Pacquiao scores six knockdowns in title defense
MACAU (Reuters) – Manny Pacquiao knocked down American challenger Chris Algieri six times to retain his WBO welterweight championship in Macau on Sunday morning.
