Dominant Marquez on pole for Australian Grand Prix
PHILLIP ISLAND Australia (Reuters) – World champion Marc Marquez underlined his dominance of MotoGP when he swept to a record-equaling 12th pole position of the season on a good day for Spain at the Australian Grand Prix on Saturday.
WTA bans Russia tennis chief for ‘Williams brothers’ jibe
(Reuters) – The president of the Russian Tennis Federation Shamil Tarpischev has been fined $25,000 and banned from the women’s tour for a year after referring to Serena and Venus Williams as “the Williams brothers” on a television chat show last week….
Knox, Putnam tied in Las Vegas
(Reuters) – Russell Knox sank a 13-foot birdie at the final hole to join Andrew Putnam as leader of the $6.2 million Shiners Hospitals for Children Open after the second round in Las Vegas on Friday.
Cilic overpowers Robredo to reach Kremlin Cup semis
MOSCOW (Reuters) – U.S. Open champion Marin Cilic moved into the last four of the Kremlin Cup with a 6-3 6-3 win over Spain’s Tommy Robredo on Friday.
Defending champion Webb Simpson two behind in Las Vegas
(Reuters) – Defending champion Webb Simpson reeled off three successive birdies from his 10th hole to vault within two strokes of the clubhouse lead during the second round at the $6.2 million Shiners Hospitals for Children Open in Las Vegas on Friday….
New Jersey revives sports betting after court struck it down
(Reuters) – New Jersey Governor Chris Christie on Friday revived the state’s attempt to allow sports betting, signing legislation that seeks an end run around court decisions blocking legalized wagering on sporting events.
Fernandes sells Caterham GP2 team
LONDON (Reuters) – Malaysian aviation entrepreneur Tony Fernandes has followed up the sale of the Caterham Formula One team by offloading his GP2 outfit to Canadian-based businessman Teddy Yip’s Status Grand Prix.
Flying Dutchman Luiten sends McDowell tumbling out
ASH England (Reuters) – Graeme McDowell had his “heart ripped out” by Dutchman Joost Luiten on Friday as the title holder was sent crashing out of the Volvo World Match Play Championship at the London Club.
Nashville to host 2016 NHL All-Star Game
(Reuters) – Nashville will host the National Hockey League’s 2016 All-Star festivities, which will mark the first time the Music City will enjoy the economic boost the event provides, the league said on Friday.
European experience vital for lofty U.S. goals, says Klinsmann
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Oct 17 (Reuters) – It is not that Juergen Klinsmann is an expat snob who thinks the top European soccer leagues are the only place for American players to hone the skills he hopes will take the United States to the 2018 World Cup…
