Cilic leads Croatia to Davis Cup playoff win, Spain out
(Reuters) – Marin Cilic completed a dream week by steering Croatia into the Davis Cup World Group on Sunday but Spain found themselves out in the wilderness after crashing to defeat in Brazil.
Dominant U.S. crush Serbia to win World Cup
MADRID (Reuters) – The United States romped to their fifth basketball World Cup title after overcoming an early deficit to overwhelm the tournament’s surprise package Serbia 129-92 in a one-sided final on Sunday.
Horschel wins Tour Championship and $10 million bonus
ATLANTA (Reuters) – Billy Horschel took the limelight from world number one Rory McIlroy to win the biggest title of his career at the Tour Championship on Sunday, along with FedExCup honors and an eye-popping $10 million bonus.
Redskins crush Jaguars, wins for Patriots and Browns
MIAMI (Reuters) – Quarterback Robert Griffin III suffered a dislocated ankle but back-up Kirk Cousins led the Washington Redskins to a 41-10 crushing of the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday while the Cleveland Browns upset the New Orleans Saints.
Carolina Panthers sidelines Hardy as pressure builds on NFL
(Reuters) – The NFL’s Carolina Panthers deactivated defensive end Greg Hardy for Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions, according to the team’s website, in a reversal of an earlier decision to let him play while he appeals a domestic violence convict…
Local hero Contador secures third Tour of Spain title
SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA Spain (Reuters) – Local favorite Alberto Contador wrapped up his third Tour of Spain triumph when he comfortably held on to his overall lead in the final stage time trial in a rain-soaked Santiago de Compostela on Sunday.
Excited Walker eyes Cup debut after stunning year
ATLANTA (Reuters) – Making the United States Ryder Cup for the first time had long been a goal for Jimmy Walker, though it was a fairly remote one as he toiled away almost anonymously as a journeyman on the highly competitive PGA Tour.
Obama ‘shocked’ by Ray Rice video, supports NFL suspension, aide says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama was shocked by the video showing Ray Rice knocking out his then-fiancee and the White House believes the NFL’s indefinite suspension of the former Baltimore Ravens star is appropriate, his chief of staff sa…
Norman a ‘lucky man’ after chainsaw hand injury
(Reuters) – Golfing great Greg Norman said he was “one lucky man” after injuring his left hand while working with a chainsaw at his south Florida home.
Federer fires Switzerland into Davis Cup final
GENEVA (Reuters) – Roger Federer secured Switzerland’s place in the final of the Davis Cup for the first time since 1992 by comfortably beating Italy’s Fabio Fognini in Geneva on Sunday.
