Nishikori tames Raonic to claim Japan Open title
TOKYO (Reuters) – Local hero Kei Nishikori claimed his second Japan Open title on Sunday, overcoming familiar foe Milos Raonic 7-6(5) 4-6 6-4 in the final under a closed roof at the Ariake Colosseum.
Kemp homer helps Dodgers peg back Cardinals
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Matt Kemp rescued Los Angeles with a go-ahead home run in the eighth inning as the Dodgers edged St Louis 3-2 on Saturday to draw level in their National League Division Series after two games.
Giants edge Nationals in 18-inning marathon
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The San Francisco Giants left the Washington Nationals frustrated, exhausted and on the brink of elimination after they claimed an 18-inning marathon with a 2-1 win in the longest game in Major League playoff history.
Mistakes were mine, says U.S. Cup captain Watson
(Reuters) – Tom Watson, heavily criticized for his allegedly detached approach in captaining the United States in its Ryder Cup defeat last month, has written an open letter in which he takes “full responsibility” for any mistakes made.
Major League Baseball roundup
(The Sports Xchange) – The Baltimore Orioles decided to start right-hander Bud Norris for Game Three of the American League Divisional Series on Sunday against the Detroit Tigers instead of righty Miguel Gonzalez.
National Hockey League roundup
(The Sports Xchange) – The New York Islanders acquired defenseman Johnny Boychuk from the Boston Bruins on Saturday in exchange for three draft picks.
National Football League roundup
(The Sports Xchange) – The NFL on Monday will begin testing players for human growth hormone (HGH), according to NFL.com.
NFL to begin testing for HGH on Monday: reports
(Reuters) – The National Football League (NFL) will begin testing for human growth hormone (HGH) on Monday, nearly three weeks after the league and its players agreed to a revised drug policy, the NFL’s website said.
McIlroy turns on style to close on Dunhill leader Wilson
(Reuters) – World number one Rory McIlroy surged through the field at the Dunhill Links Championship on Saturday, a blistering eight-under 64 moving him within three strokes of tournament leader Oliver Wilson of Britain.
Nishikori rallies to set up Raonic Tokyo final
TOKYO (Reuters) – Local favorite Kei Nishikori overcame an injury scare to labor past Benjamin Becker and set up a Tokyo Open final clash against Canada’s Milos Raonic, who enjoyed a more routine victory in the other semi on Saturday.
