Rangers introduce Banister as new manager
(Reuters) – The Texas Rangers introduced Jeff Banister as their new manager on Friday, hoping the former Pittsburgh Pirates bench coach can recreate the team’s winning attitude after missing the postseason the last two years.
Ryder reversal as Reed sinks European hero Donaldson
ASH England (Reuters) – Europe may have got the better of the Americans at the Ryder Cup last month but the boot was on the other foot at the Volvo World Match Play Championship on Friday as Patrick Reed proved too strong for Jamie Donaldson.
Pirelli performs U-turn on Brazil tire selection
LONDON (Reuters) – Formula One’s sole tire supplier Pirelli has changed its compounds for next month’s Brazilian Grand Prix after reassessing the state of new asphalt laid at Sao Paulo’s Interlagos circuit.
Pistorius should serve at least 10 years in prison: prosecutor
PRETORIA (Reuters) – Prosecutors called on Friday for South African Olympic and Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius to be jailed for at least 10 years for killing his girlfriend on Valentine’s Day last year, and sentencing in his sensational trial was set …
Nadal not certain of playing at London finale
LONDON (Reuters) – Rafa Nadal says he could miss the season-ending ATP World Tour Finals next month because of appendicitis.
Birthday boy Els grabs lead in Hong Kong
(Reuters) – Four-times major winner Ernie Els celebrated his 45th birthday in style, firing a five-under-par 65 to grab a two-shot lead at the halfway stage of the Hong Kong Open on Friday.
Pistorius sentencing adjourned to Tuesday next week
PRETORIA (Reuters) – The South African judge trying Oscar Pistorius adjourned his sentencing hearing on Friday until Tuesday next week.
Gatlin out of running for World Athlete of the Year
LONDON (Reuters) – Controversial United States sprinter Justin Gatlin is out of contention to win the IAAF’s athlete of the year award after failing to make the final three-man shortlist, the sport’s governing body announced on Friday.
Ishikawa blast sends Giants to World Series
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Travis Ishikawa blasted a walk-off three-run home run in the ninth inning as the San Francisco Giants beat the St Louis Cardinals 6-3 on Thursday to clinch the National League Championship series and return to the World Series…
Pats stave off Jets to record third straight win
(Reuters) – The New England Patriots blocked a 58-yard field goal attempt as time expired to hold on for a 27-25 victory over the slumping New York Jets on Thursday.
