Two NFL players arrested for trespass in separate incidents
(Reuters) – Police in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Minneapolis arrested two professional football players on trespassing and other charges, authorities and local media reported Sunday.
Orioles complete sweep of Tigers to reach ALCS
DETROIT (Reuters) – The Baltimore Orioles advanced to the American League Championship Series (ALCS) with a 2-1 win over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday that gave them a three-game sweep of their best-of-five Division Series.
Motor racing-Former F1 driver De Cesaris dies in motorbike crash
LONDON (Reuters) – Former Formula One driver Andrea De Cesaris has died following a motorbike accident on Rome’s ringroad, Italian media reported on Sunday.
Broncos’ Manning throws 500th touchdown pass
(Reuters) – Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning joined Brett Favre in an exclusive two-man club on Sunday when he threw the 500th touchdown pass of his glittering career.
Cowboys edge Texans in OT, Ravens lose to Colts
(Reuters) – The Dallas Cowboys kept their winning streak going with a tense overtime victory while the Baltimore Ravens had their run come to an abrupt halt on a Sunday of thrilling National Football League comebacks and surprises.
Michael Phelps to take break from swimming after drunken driving arrest
(Reuters) – Famed U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps, who recently returned to top-level competition after a two-year retirement, said on Sunday he would take a break from swimming and undergo treatment after his arrest last week for drunken driving.
Kemp feeling the love of Dodgers, fans again
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Matt Kemp has recaptured his loveable status with Los Angeles Dodgers fans, shedding the sour vibes of last year’s injury-riddled season. Kemp soaked in the love on Saturday night after his eighth-inning home run vaulted the Dod…
Emotional Lewton wins maiden Asian Tour title in Taiwan
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Englishman Steve Lewton banished his Taipei demons and clinched the Taiwan Masters title on Sunday before dedicating a first Asian Tour victory to his late father.
Wilson keeps McIlroy at bay to win maiden title
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s Oliver Wilson held off a chasing pack that included Rory McIlroy at the Dunhill Links Championship on Sunday to win a maiden European Tour title and breathe new life into his faltering career.
Djokovic seals fifth China Open title, Sharapova wins
BEIJING (Reuters) – World number one Novak Djokovic destroyed Tomas Berdych in a lop-sided contest to win his fifth China Open crown on Sunday while Maria Sharapova overcame Petra Kvitova in the women’s final to move up to number two in the world ranki…