Singaporean Mamat storms clear in Manila
MANILA (Reuters) – Singapore veteran Mardan Mamat will take a four shot lead into the final round of the Asian Tour’s $1 million Manila Masters after firing a super six-under-par 66 on Saturday.
Spargo leads in Melbourne with Scott primed to pounce
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – South Australian journeyman Paul Spargo will take a one-stroke lead into the final round of the Australian Masters after shooting a one-under 71 on Saturday, with double defending champion Adam Scott lurking four strokes behind.
U.S. judge blocks New Jersey sports betting law
(Reuters) – A U.S. federal judge on Friday blocked a New Jersey law that would have allowed legal betting on sporting events at some places in the state.
Bills use snowmobiles to leave Buffalo for Detroit
(Reuters) – The Bills made their way out of snowbound Buffalo for Detroit on Friday, utilizing snowmobiles to pick up players living near Ralph Wilson Stadium as they prepared to play their weather-delayed game against the New York Jets on Monday.
Serbian fan killed in Istanbul Euroleague violence: consul
BELGRADE (Reuters) – A 25-year old Red Star Belgrade fan was stabbed to death in fan violence before the team’s Euroleague basketball match at Galatasaray in Istanbul on Friday, the Serbian consul in the Turkish capital told Serbia’s state television (…
Timberwolves’ Martin breaks wrist in scoring 37
(Reuters) – Despite playing with a fractured wrist, Minnesota Timberwolves guard Kevin Martin scored 37 points in a win over the New York Knicks this week, the NBA team revealed on Friday.
Frenchman Lavillenie, Kiwi Adams are Athletes of Year
PARIS (Reuters) – Pole vault world record holder Renaud Lavillenie and Olympic shot put champion Valerie Adams were named World Athletes of the Year at an IAAF gala in Monaco on Friday.
NFL taps former league executive to hear Peterson appeal
(Reuters) – Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson’s appeal of his suspension will be heard on Dec. 2 by former NFL executive Harold Henderson, the league announced Friday.
Gael-force Monfils blows France back into final
LILLE France (Reuters) – Gael Monfils rose to the occasion as he upset Roger Federer 6-1 6-4 6-3 to help France level the Davis Cup final with Switzerland 1-1 on Friday.
Rosberg needs Williams to pick up speed
ABU DHABI (Reuters) – Nico Rosberg looked to Williams for a helping hand in the Formula One title battle on Friday after his Mercedes team dominated Abu Dhabi Grand Prix practice.
